MONASH UNIVERSITY WOMEN IN HEALTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS 2026
Submissions now open --
Submissions now open --
Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
Our 2026 scholarship round is now open! To celebrate International Women’s Day, the NHMRC and partner‑funded Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership initiative, together with MCHRI, are offering scholarships for women in healthcare and/or health/medical research working with, or from, underserved communities. Recipients will attend the Monash University Women in Leadership Program for just $550 (usual cost $2178).
This scholarship is designed for women in healthcare who are making a difference in underserved communities and are ready to grow, stretch, and lead with confidence.
You’ll complete self‑paced e‑modules beforehand, then join two full interactive days. Places are currently available for our public programs – April 15-16 (online) and October 21-22 (in person). Please note this scholarship is not available for the Prato programs in May 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must work in an Australian health service or health/medical research education institution and be an Australian citizen
Women working with or from underserved communities are eligible to apply. This includes priority populations captured by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (First Nations people)
People living in Regional, Rural, and Remote Areas
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Australians
People with Disability or Mental Health Conditions
People in Low Socioeconomic Groups
LGBTIQ+ people
Be available to attend the two full days of the program
Be available to complete the pre‑program self‑paced e‑modules (equivalent to one-day)
Agree to pay (or have their employer pay) the substantially reduced registration fee of $550. If this tax-deductible expense is a significant financial barrier, and you or your employer are unable to fund this, an exemption may be made on application. If you wish to be considered for an exemption on financial grounds, you will be asked to provide a justification in your application.
Tell us in 150 words or less why you would like to attend the Women in Leadership Program and what this scholarship opportunity would mean to you
Submissions close 5pm AEDT 25 February 2026
KEY DATES
· Applications open 11 February 2026
· Applications close 5pm AEDT 25 February 2026
· Successful applicants notified by 4 March 2026
· Applicant deadline to confirm acceptance: 5pm AEDT 11 March 2026
Things you can do
Tell your organisation about Monash University’s Women in Leadership Program
Sign up for AWHL initiative updates here
