MAWA has established honours scholarships of $10,000 each to support students undertaking honours research projects that do not use animals or animal products and with the specific intention of encouraging new scientists to advance the development, validation or application of alternative methodologies. MAWA’s aim with this initiative is to attract new graduates at the beginning of their research careers to promote the scientific advantages and merit of non-animal methods of research.
The MAWA Honours Scholarships have been named after Mrs Elsie Quinn, for her outstanding contribution to The MAWA Trust. Mrs Quinn, a 91 year old, long-time resident of North Sydney, said she has always opposed animal experiments and felt very honoured to be recognised by MAWA in this way.
The inaugural MAWA Quinn Honours Scholarships have been awarded to Amanda Choo for her project in viral immunology and Mace Neve for her studies in the field of predictive medicine.
Mace Neve |
Amanda Choo |