John McKenzie Fellowship
To acknowledge the outstanding contribution made to the University of Melbourne by Professor John McKenzie FAA Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and to mark his retirement, the University has established an endowment fund for the John McKenzie Fellowship. An endowed Fellowship is a fitting way to acknowledge Professor McKenzie’s role as an influential mentor to many young researchers. The Fellowship will support an early career scientist to pursue research in the Faculty of Science. The University has already raised significant funds, with pledges reaching $1 million to endow the fellowship in perpetuity. The goal is to raise a further $500,000, and we invite colleagues and friends to join in.
John McKenzie
John McKenzie is an internationally-renowned geneticist who has researched the population genetics of insecticide resistance. His discoveries have contributed to the management of significant and practical problems such as the control of sheep blowfly. His research has made significant contributions to understanding basic evolutionary processes in biology.
Professor McKenzie joined the University in 1977, and was awarded a Personal Chair in 1994. He became Dean of the Faculty of Science in 1998 after serving as Head of the Department of Genetics. Most recently, he has been Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research). He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and has served on the Council of the Academy as Secretary (Education and Public Awareness) where he has fostered science education in primary schools.
Anyone wishing to support the John McKenzie Fellowship can contribute via the University's Make a Gift web form . Please remember to specify the John McKenzie Fellowship as the Gift Purpose. If you would prefer to complete your transaction by fax or mail, please download and complete our giving form (PDF, 108KB) .