Ella Macknight Memorial Scholarship
Forecasted
Ella Macknight Memorial Scholarship supports medicine and science graduates undertaking research in obstetrics, gynaecology and related disciplines to contribute to women’s health and research learning.
Funder: The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Applications close)
Funding Amounts: One award of $25,000 per year for two years ($50,000 total)
Summary: Supports medicine and science graduates undertaking research in obstetrics, gynaecology, and related disciplines.
Key Information: Applicants must be within five years of receiving a Masters or PhD.
Description
The Ella Macknight Memorial Scholarship funds research in any aspect of obstetrics and gynaecology, including related disciplines. Offered by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) and administered through its Women’s Health Foundation, it supports graduates in medicine or science within five years of receiving a Masters or PhD.
This is a research-only scholarship with a broad subject remit across the specialties and related fields. The Foundation assesses research merit holistically, considering the applicant, proposed project, supervisory environment, feasibility, and potential contribution to women’s health. Its assessment also considers the scholarship’s likely contribution to the applicant’s career and research learning opportunities.
