How to apply
Thinking of doing an honours, masters or PhD with The Florey? We’re here to support you all the way. If you have the ambition and enthusiasm to become a researcher in the fields of neuroscience and mental health, apply to do your degree with us.
To study at The Florey you need to enrol through the University of Melbourne and meet the minimum entry requirements of the university. The Florey’s graduate program is also based on the availability of projects, student suitability and academic background. Depending on which degree you wish to apply for, different requirements and application processes apply.
For queries or more information, please contact our Student Support team.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
A PhD is a postgraduate degree that allows you to undertake research as the primary or sole component of your studies. It is a highly respected degree where you specialise and become an expert in your field of choice.
Duration
3–4.5 years
Title awarded
Dr (of Philosophy)
Application requirements
- You must either have an honours or masters degree.
- You must meet the English language requirements for the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science.
How to apply
- Find your preferred project. This can be done by looking through our current student opportunities, or research project search tool. You can also reach out to individual researchers to find a suitable project.
- Once you have confirmed the opportunity to join a project, register with the University of Melbourne to get a login for your application.
- If you have any questions, contact Student Support.
- Apply via the University of Melbourne.
- You will receive a response to the email you provided in your application.
Benefits
PhD candidates enrolled through The Florey can expect:
- an annual ‘top-up’ scholarship of $2000 for three years after confirmation
- an annual travel scholarship of $1000 for conferences and professional development activities after confirmation
- a laptop for the extent of your candidature.
Funding opportunities
When you apply to do a doctorate degree, you are automatically considered for:
- Domestic students: the Research Training Program scholarship (RTP)
- International students: the Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS).
Both scholarships have 2 components: a full-fee offset and a living allowance. You may be awarded only the full-fee offset, but can seek funding elsewhere to cover your living expenses.
If you’re not awarded the above scholarship you’ll automatically be considered for the Mary Lugton scholarship, coordinated by The Florey.
There are 2 scholarship rounds a year.
Should you not be awarded any of the above, we recommend applying for the following (if eligible).
Please contact The Florey grants office if you wish to apply for the scholarships not managed by The Florey, so we can help you all the way.
Tip: to ensure everything runs smoothly, contact Student Support when you are apply for a PhD. The Student Support team will make sure that your application is reviewed and handled correctly, so that you don’t have to worry.
Master of Philosophy
A Master of Philosophy is a postgraduate degree that allows you undertake research as the primary or sole component of your studies. It is shorter than a PhD, but you can start right after your undergraduate degree. Students undertaking a Masters of Philosophy might be eligible to transition into a PhD before completing their Masters of Philosophy.
Duration
2 years
Awarded title
M.Phil
Application requirements
- You must have an undergraduate degree.
- You must meet the English language requirements for the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science.
Find out more information about the Master of Philosophy on the University of Melbourne course page.
Funding opportunities
There are no funding opportunities, however, you may be eligible for a University of Melbourne scholarship.
Masters by coursework
A masters by coursework allows you to undertake research as a major component of your degree, while also doing courses at the university. It is shorter than a PhD, but you can start right after your undergraduate degree. A masters by coursework includes coursework as a major component of the degree and does not allow you to transition into a PhD.
Duration
2 years
Awarded title
M.Biomed
Application requirements
- You must have an undergraduate degree.
- You must meet the English language requirements for the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science.
How to apply
Find out more about the Master of Biomedical Science (coursework) on the University of Melbourne course page.
Funding opportunities
There are no funding opportunities, however, you may be eligible for a University of Melbourne scholarship.
Honours
An honours degree is an extension of your undergraduate degree and does not constitute as a postgraduate degree. Completing an honours degree allows you to apply for a PhD or can be credited towards your first year of a masters by coursework.
Duration
1 year
Awarded title
BSc(Hons) or BBmed(Hons) (as determined by your undergraduate degree)
Application requirements
You must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree.
How to apply
Find out more about Bachelor of Biomedicine (Degree with Honours) on the University of Melbourne course page.
Funding opportunities
There are no funding opportunities, however, you may be eligible for a University of Melbourne scholarship.