Scholarships

R.K. Morton Honours Scholarship in Agricultural Biochemistry

Applications open Monday 19 January 2026
Applications close Saturday 14 March 2026
Total value $2,000
Duration 1 semester
Residency Australian Citizen, International Student, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, Australian Permanent Resident
What best describes me Current student
Level of study Honours
Degree All
College College of Science

The R.K. Morton Honours Scholarship in Agricultural Biochemistry was established in 1965 at the University of Adelaide in memory of Professor Robert Kerford Morton F.A.A. who was the Waite Professor of Agricultural Chemistry from 1957 to 1962 and Professor of Biochemistry in 1963.

The scholarship supports a student undertaking a research project in Agricultural Biochemistry in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine. 

For more information contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au

Value: $2,000 to be paid in one instalment.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must:

  • Have completed the third year course Plant Biotechnology
  • Be undertaking an Honours degree with a research project related to Agricultural Biochemistry in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
  • Be enrolled on a full time basis

Selection criteria

Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:

  • Academic merit (GPA)
  • Answers to questions on the application form

Important information

  • You must meet all of the above listed criteria to be eligible to apply
  • The Scholarship must be taken up in the year in which it is offered
  • Students receiving other Adelaide University Scholarships may apply for this Scholarship

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