School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences
M.G. & R.A. Plowman Scholarship in Inorganic Chemistry
Guidelines & Application
Background
This scholarship was established in 2005 by a bequest to the University under the will of the late
Mrs M.G. Plowman in memory of her late husband Ron Plowman, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry
and a former Head of the Department of Chemistry at UQ. The object of the scholarship is to
promote visits by research higher degree students within the area of inorganic chemistry, or allied
disciplines within the School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences, to visit overseas laboratories for
the purpose of collaborative research for a period of between one and twelve months to assist in the
recipient's professional development.
Value of the award
The value of the scholarship is up to $3000 towards the cost of visiting an overseas laboratory for
the purpose of collaborative research.
Eligibility
Applicants must be confirmed research higher degree students undertaking postgraduate research
in inorganic chemistry or allied disciplines and enrolled through the School of Chemistry and
Molecular Biosciences. Provisional candidates who have not passed confirmation and late-stage
candidates who have completed their thesis review are not eligible to apply.
Tenure
The scholarship may be held for up to 1 year from the date of award, for the period of travel.
Application lodgement
An application consists of:
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Statement describing how the placement will benefit the applicant’s research and
professional development (up to 200-words)
Academic curriculum vitae including bibliography
Statement of support from the principal advisor
Statement of support from the host laboratory
Applications must be submitted as a single pdf file emailed to rhd@scmb.uq.edu.au by the closing
date.
Selection Process
Applicants will be ranked on the basis of:
 Academic achievement and potential for scholastic success, and
 How the experience will enhance the applicants research and professional development.
Applications will be approved by the Head of School on the recommendation of the SCMB Research
Higher Degree Studies Committee.
Final Report
A one page report must be submitted to the SCMB Research Higher Degree Studies Committee
within one month of completion of the travel. Email to rhd@scmb.uq.edu.au
Updated April 2015
School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences
M.G. & R.A. Plowman Scholarship in Inorganic Chemistry
Guidelines & Application
Applicant Details
Name
PhD start date
Date of confirmation
Principal Advisor
Placement Details
Destination Laboratory
Period of placement from (month & year)
To (month & year)
Benefit Statement
Describe how the placement will benefit your research and professional development (up to 200 words):
Attachments
Academic CV
Statement of support from the principal advisor
Statement of support from the host laboratory
Updated April 2015