| Total value | $5,500 |
| Duration | Once off payment |
| Residency | Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, International Student |
| Level of study | Postgraduate, Graduate research |
| Degree | All |
| College | All |
In 2021, Barbara Hughes and Donna Hughes-Barton donated to the University of Adelaide (the University) for the purpose of establishing a scholarship for Doctor of Philosophy students undertaking research in Medical Studies.
The award was established in honour of Thomas William (Bill) Hughes (BA 95, BA(Hons) 97).
The purpose of the Thomas William Hughes Research Supplementary Scholarship is to support Graduate Research students studying in the area of medical studies*
*For the purpose of this award, medical studies is defined as 'the study of the principles and procedures used in preventing, diagnosing, caring for and treating illness, disease and injury in humans, and the maintenance of general health’ and excludes the health sciences disciplines of nursing, pharmacy, dental studies, optical science, public health, radiography, rehabilitation therapies, allied health and psychology.
The scholarship is a once-off stipend payment of $5,500, payable in one instalment to the Graduate Research student.
The award was established in honour of Thomas William (Bill) Hughes (BA 95, BA(Hons) 97).
The purpose of the Thomas William Hughes Research Supplementary Scholarship is to support Graduate Research students studying in the area of medical studies*
*For the purpose of this award, medical studies is defined as 'the study of the principles and procedures used in preventing, diagnosing, caring for and treating illness, disease and injury in humans, and the maintenance of general health’ and excludes the health sciences disciplines of nursing, pharmacy, dental studies, optical science, public health, radiography, rehabilitation therapies, allied health and psychology.
The scholarship is a once-off stipend payment of $5,500, payable in one instalment to the Graduate Research student.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you must be:
- An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder or international student;
- Enrolled in the third year of a Doctor of Philosophy at Adelaide University in the College of Health within Medicine or Biomedical Sciences (with effect from 1 January 2026);
- Undertaking research in medical studies*;
- A recipient of a major scholarship.
*For the purpose of this award, medical studies is defined as 'the study of the principles and procedures used in preventing, diagnosing, caring for and treating illness, disease and injury in humans, and the maintenance of general health’ and excludes the health sciences disciplines of nursing, pharmacy, dental studies, optical science, public health, radiography, rehabilitation therapies, allied health and psychology.
Selection criteria
The scholarship will be awarded via a competitive selection process managed by the Adelaide University Graduate Research School, based on academic merit, research potential and relevance of academic research.How to apply
Applications close on Monday 17 August 2026.Please contact research.scholarships@adelaide.edu.au for a copy of the application form.
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