Scholarship
Dr David Galbraith Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Companion Animal Health
The scholarship was established in 2013 and is maintained by an annual gift from Dr David
Galbraith.
The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and support meritorious students to pursue postgraduate research to improve the health and quality of life of feline and canine companion animals.
https://www.uq.edu.au/senate//filething/get/1203/Sched-A-PG-Research-Scholarships-
20-08-15.pdf
Scholarship
Type,
Tenure and
Value
Eligibility
Type: Research Higher Degree, Living Scholarship
Tenure: The scholarship may be held for a maximum of 3 years. The scholarship is awarded as the tenure falls vacant.
Value: $27,500 per annum.
The Scholarship is open to research higher degree candidates pursuing research to improve the health and quality of life of feline and canine companion animals. Citizenship: Australian,
Permanent Residents or NZ citizen
Selectors and
Selection
Process
Application
Process
The Dean of the Graduate School may award one scholarship to a student on the recommendation of the Head of Veterinary Science.
The Head of Veterinary Science must establish a selection committee, comprising -
• The Head, or nominee, as chair of the committee; and
• The Donor, or nominee, and
• At least one member of the university’s academic staff who is currently undertaking research in a companion animal health related field, with university staff comprising the majority.
Applicants will be ranked on the basis of:
• the applicant’s academic performance as a MPhil or PhD student, to date; and
• strength of interest shown in companion animal health; and
• any other matters the selection committee sees fit.
Please complete all sections of the application form including signatures and ensure that the following supporting documentation is attached:
 cover letter outlining your reason for applying for this scholarship and addressing the scholarship selection criteria
 academic curriculum vitae
 certified transcripts of academic records and degree certificates for all previous tertiary studies, complete and incomplete, unless that study took place at UQ or you have attached these documents to a previous UQ MPhil/PhD application

Nominate two referees who are familiar with your recent research and/or academic work. A referee can be from education or employment. It is your responsibility to forward the Referee’s
Report form to your nominated referees

A letter of support from your proposed Principal Advisor and an outline of your proposed research project.
Completed submissions are to be emailed to vet_rhd@uq.edu.au
by 5:00pm Friday 15 January
2016. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
The Selection Committee may decide to interview short-listed applicants, and their determination will be considered final; no further communication will be entered into. All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application.

Dr David Galbraith Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Companion Animal Health
APPLICATION FORM
SECTION 1 – PERSONAL DETAILS
Name Title:
Given name(s):
Family name:
Home Address
Citizenship
Phone Number
Email Address
SECTION 2 – ACADEMIC DETAILS
MPhil/PhD
Principal Advisor (if applicable)
UQ Student Number (if applicable)
Receipt of other scholarships, awards or bursaries
Are you currently in receipt of, or will you be in receipt of ANY other scholarships/awards/bursaries? Yes ☐ No ☐
Name of award:
Awarding body:
Duration of award:
Annual value:
Campus:
SECTION 3 - DECLARATION
I declare that the information supplied on this form and in accompanying documents and statements is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that giving false or misleading information is a serious offence under the Criminal code (Commonwealth) and if any information provided is found to be false or misleading, I accept that that any scholarship awarded to me will be cancelled on the basis of this application and I will be required to replay any scholarship funds received to date. I understand that the scholarship section process is competitive and not all applicants who meet basic eligibility criteria are necessarily awarded a scholarship.
Applicant
Signature
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