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Gilbert Rigg Scholarship

Gilbert Rigg Scholarship

University of Melbourne · Australia

Who it is for

  • Skip to main content Scholar hip Gilbert Rigg Scholar hip Scholar hip Gilbert Rigg Scholar hip Application i required.
  • Check eligibility Key cholar hip detail Application tatu Not open yet Application open 29 Aug 2025 Application clo e 11 Jan 2026 Benefit amount Up to $182,000 Eligible tudy level Graduate re earch Eligible tudent type Dome tic and international tudent Eligible tudy tage Future tudy,
  • Current tudy Benefit duration One or more year Summary The Gilbert Rigg Scholar hip wa e tabli hed with a gift from Rebecca Rigg and i offered to talented graduate re earcher undertaking re earch in the field of mining and/or metallurgy.
  • Benefit Thi cholar hip provide a fortnightly tipend of approximately $52,000 per year (full-time rate) for two year for graduate re earcher enrolled in a ma ter by re earch and for 3.5 year for graduate re earcher enrolled in a Doctor of Philo ophy.
  • The tipend include limited paid ick, parenting and partner leave.
  • Amount:Up to $182,000 Duration: One or more year Quantity: At lea t 1 Eligibility and election criteria Eligibility To be con idered for thi cholar hip, you mu t have applied for and met the requirement for a graduate re earch degree in the field of Mining and/or Metallurgy.
  • Selection criteria The cholar hip i offered to the graduate re earcher( ) ranked highe t by the election panel ba ed on their application.
  • Condition Thi cholar hip i ubject to the Univer ity of Melbourne Graduate Re earch Scholar hip Term and Condition and can be deferred to the following year with prior approval from the Univer ity.
  • In addition, graduate re earcher mu t agree to the Univer ity haring their name and cour e detail with the donor of their cholar hip and provide a note of appreciation or a brief report on the benefit of the cholar hip if reque ted

Key facts

Award value
A$182,000
Covers
Living costs
Funding type
Living stipend
Level
Doctoral
Fields
Engineering
Number of awards
1
Renewable
Yes
Provider
University of Melbourne

Figures as stated by the provider. Confirm the current round on the official page before applying.

Good to know

Skip to main content Scholar hip Gilbert Rigg Scholar hip Scholar hip Gilbert Rigg Scholar hip Application i required. Check eligibility Key cholar hip detail Application tatu Not open yet Application open 29 Aug 2025 Application clo e 11 Jan 2026 Benefit amount Up to $182,000 Eligible tudy level Graduate re earch Eligible tudent type Dome tic and international tudent Eligible tudy tage Future tudy, Current tudy Benefit duration One or more year Summary The Gilbert Rigg Scholar hip wa e tabli hed with a gift from Rebecca Rigg and i offered to talented graduate re earcher undertaking re earch in the field of mining and/or metallurgy. Benefit Thi cholar hip provide a fortnightly tipend of approximately $52,000 per year (full-time rate) for two year for graduate re earcher enrolled in a ma ter by re earch and for 3.5 year for graduate re earcher enrolled in a Doctor of Philo ophy. The tipend include limited paid ick, parenting and partner leave. Amount:Up to $182,000 Duration: One or more year Quantity: At lea t 1 Eligibility and election criteria Eligibility To be con idered for thi cholar hip, you mu t have applied for and met the requirement for a graduate re earch degree in the field of Mining and/or Metallurgy. Selection criteria The cholar hip i offered to the graduate re earcher( ) ranked highe t by the election panel ba ed on their application. Condition Thi cholar hip i ubject to the Univer ity of Melbourne Graduate Re earch Scholar hip Term and Condition and can be deferred to the following year with prior approval from the Univer ity. In addition, graduate re earcher mu t agree to the Univer ity haring their name and cour e detail with the donor of their cholar hip and provide a note of appreciation or a brief report on the benefit of the cholar hip if reque ted Exact official public evidence revalidated 2026-09-11, unsupported precision omitted.

Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 15 September 2026.