Prue Torney Memorial Prize

About

The Prue Torney Memorial Prize supports female-identifying graduate research students enrolled in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies undertaking travel to Asia for the purpose of their research.

Applications open

14 July 2025

Applications close

25 August 2025

Benefits

Up to $4,000 is available and only one award will be offered from this amount. Award payments will be made as a single lump-sum.

The Ian Robertson Travel Prize will also be awarded to a successful recipient of the Prue Torney Memorial Prize.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this prize, you must:

• be female-identifying;
• be enrolled in a graduate research degree in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies; and,
• be planning to undertake travel to Asia.

Selection criteria

The prize will be awarded to the applicant who makes the most compelling case for support by demonstrating:

• the relevance of overseas travel to Asia to their intended research;
• the quality and feasibility of the proposed program of research in Asia;
• academic merit; and,
• the skills, experience and aptitude required to carry out the proposed project as evidenced by the application.

Conditions

Recipients are required to:

• accept the award online within 21 days;
• submit the relevant travel documents; and,
• submit a report within two months of returning from travel.

Outcome

Applicants are advised of the outcome via email within 8-10 weeks.

Application process

Eligible applicants must complete the online application form, including:

• details of your proposed program of research overseas;
• a summary of your proposed program of research in Asia;
• a 300-500 word statement outlining how the scholarship would positively impact your life and assist with your research, and how pursuing research overseas in Asia is important to your academic work;
• an indicative budget;
• at least one academic reference;
• a current statement of results; and,
• any other information to support the application that may assist the committee in making its decision.

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Enquiries

artsawards-info@unimelb.edu.au

About the donors

Professor Susan Magarey AM, FASSA established a postgraduate travelling scholarship in Asian Studies, in the name of the late Prue Torney who was a staff member in the School of Historical Studies before her death on 28 April 2006.

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.