Phyllis Montgomerie Commonwealth Award
Applications submitted in 2024 will be taken up in 2025
The 2025 Royal Commonwealth Society’s Phyllis Montgomerie Commonwealth Award will be advertised through tertiary institutions in the ACT in September 2024. The award, of up to $5000, is intended to help with expenses, including travel, associated with a research or education project that benefits the citizens of any Commonwealth country.
Criteria
There is no restriction on the field of study or endeavour, nor are applications restricted to university students. Projects should have the potential for demonstrable benefit for the subjects of the study and Commonwealth member states. Applications must also include a clear statement of objectives and identifiable outcomes.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be:
Australian citizens or permanent residents
Residents of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) OR undertaking their project through an ACT institution
Undertaking a research or education project that benefits the citizens of a Commonwealth country
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online using the link to the application form below.
Applications for 2025 Awards have now CLOSED
Interested in applying? Applications must be completed using the online application form by the deadline. Read the criteria on the application form. Unfortunately we cannot accept late applications.
Previous Winners
We are tremendously proud of our previous Phyllis Montgomerie Award winners. Check out biographies of past winners and find out more about their important research and work.
