For GRs & GR Supervisors: Applications for the COVID-19 Stipend Extension Scheme will Close 31 August 2024

Doctoral candidates who commenced their course before the Victorian COVID-19 state of emergency was lifted, that is before 16 December 2021, and whose progress was directly affected by COVID-19 are eligible to apply.

In addition, applications from candidates who commenced between 16 December 2021 and 31 January 2023 will be considered on an exceptional basis where there were severe and unforeseeable direct COVID-19 impacts to their research. 

The benefits available will be the same as that available in 2023. 

• Up to 16 weeks (full time equivalent) if you lost significant productivity due to COVID-19
• Up to 26 weeks (full time equivalent) if your project was profoundly affected by COVID-19 to the extent that a major restructure or re-conception of the project is required to complete your research degree.

The maximum benefit is inclusive of any COVID-19 paid leave already received. Please visit the COVID-19 Stipend Extensions page for further information