Application deadline: Sunday 22 March 2026, 11:59 pm

www.wehi.edu.au/education/undergraduate/metcalf-scholarships

Metcalf Scholarships support outstanding undergraduate students to get a taste for research. Metcalf Scholars work within our leading research groups tackling important questions in cancer, immunology, infectious diseases, healthy development and age-related disorders.

The Metcalf Scholarships provide funding worth $8,000 for undergraduates ($,1000 awarded directly to the student, $7,000 paid to the lab for research costs). The successful undergraduate student will receive a casual salary for their work hours at WEHI, in addition to the $1,000 award. Metcalf Scholars also receive a commemorative medallion.

The scholarships are made possible by the Metcalf Scholarship Fund, established in honour of beloved Institute researcher Professor Don Metcalf, who passed away in 2014.

Question Title

* 1. Contact information

Question Title

* 2. University course details

Please provide your Weighted Average Mark (WAM) for all your science-related subjects.
Note: To be eligible for the Metcalf Scholarship you will be required to hold an 85 WAM across all science subjects.

This is the numerical average for all science subjects in your current degree, weighted for course load (e.g., 6 credit points will be weighted less than 12 credit points). Letter grade marks will need to be converted to numerical (out of 100).

Question Title

* 3. Weighted Average Mark (WAM) for science subjects: (number out of 100)

Question Title

* 4. Describe your interest in medical research and your future career aspirations.
(200 words max)

Question Title

* 5. Based on the supervisor you have nominated / contacted at WEHI, tell us about your research area of interest, and why this interests you. (200 words max)

Question Title

* 6. The Metcalf Scholarship placement will be approximately 4 weeks. What do you hope to achieve in the lab during this time if selected? (200 words max)

Question Title

* 7. Nominate (up to three) supervisors who you are interested in working with.
https://www.wehi.edu.au/research/areas-of-research/ https://www.wehi.edu.au/research/researchers-and-labs/

While it is not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged that students contact supervisors to discuss potential research projects at the application submission stage of the process. Candidates who have already secured a provisional WEHI supervisor will receive preference to be shortlisted.

Selection of the Metcalf Scholars is independent from your research interests or communication with supervisors.

Question Title

* 8. Have you started discussions with potential supervisors for your placement, if successful?

Question Title

* 9. Upload current CV

Question Title

* 10. Upload academic transcript or statement of results

WEHI aims to provide educational opportunities to a diverse range of applicants. The following 2 questions are optional.

Question Title

* 11. What gender do you identify as:

Question Title

* 12. Do you identify as?

T