We sincerely thank every one of our alumni and friends who support us, and we invite you to join the thousands of donors worldwide who are changing the lives of future generations by funding science scholarships and research at the University of Melbourne. With your vision and support, combined with our research and teaching expertise, we can achieve great things. Moira O'Bryan, Dean, Faculty of Science
Make a difference
Your philanthropic support can be transformative. Join a community of generous donors who support students and academics across multiple disciplines to undertake research into the issues that affect and change our world.
Breakthrough and Discovery Science
Research discoveries expand our knowledge, enhancing our understanding of the world and the universe. They provide insights into our identity and help us plan and prepare for the future. Discoveries can be serendipitous. But more often, they are the result of painstaking work.
Climate and healthy environments
Our researchers are working to create a better climate future. We’re collaborating with innovation partners to adapt to our environmental challenges and to protect biodiversity. We're pursuing bold ideas to make sure we stay ahead of the next climate challenge.
Science in animal and human health
Science plays a crucial role in advancing human and animal health, creating new possibilities to improve well-being. We're working to build a healthier world, where we can diagnose and treat diseases more effectively, ensuring better outcomes for patients.
Student excellence, diversity and inclusion
Student support can directly assist in developing a skilled workforce with a diverse range of experiences and perspectives. This is critical for solving the world's greatest research questions and inspiring the next generation of scientists.
Have a conversation with our team
The faculty’s fundraising team has extensive and diverse experience as your trusted adviser to help you navigate your gift discussion through to the Faculty of Science. We take time to understand your needs, and goals, so we can connect what is most meaningful to you with the right area of research or student service in the Faculty of Science or elsewhere in the University.
We’re here to help - chat with our friendly team to explore your giving options or learn more about leaving a bequest.
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Narrm Scholarship Program
We aim to widen participation at the University of Melbourne so that, consistently, one in three of our domestic undergraduate students come from under-represented backgrounds. It is the biggest commitment we have ever made to levelling the playing field for bright and motivated students to enrol and succeed at the University of Melbourne.
With community support, the Narrm Scholarship Program removes barriers to access, enabling talented students to realise their potential. The Program focuses predominantly on students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds – particularly those who live in regional, remote, and outer metropolitan areas – and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.