Research higher degree scholarships encourage candidates who have an outstanding academic record to undertake their research program on a full time basis.
There is main scholarship round each year where scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit including undergraduate grade point average and extra research attainments. Around, three of the highest ranked domestic applicants will receive a “Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship for Outstanding Candidates”. They will receive an additional $10,000 per annum on top of the living allowance.
This scholarship offers:
- The 2012 full-time rate provides a living allowance of $23,728 per annum
- Most international scholarships also cover tuition fees
- The Scholarship may include other benefits as:
- Thesis allowance
- Relocation allowance (if required) to the value of an economy airfare
Master’s degree scholarships are for two years and PhD scholarships run for three years, less any tenure already completed towards an RHD.
For domestic students:
- Applications for candidature and scholarship are on the same form: Domestic Application Form
- Full information on Research Higher Degrees is contained in the: Prospectus for domestic students
For international students:
- Full information on Research Higher Degrees is contained in the: International prospectus
- Applications for candidature and scholarship are on the same form: International application form
Closing Dates:
Deadline for International applicants – 31st August, 2012
Deadline for domestic applicants – 31st October, 2012
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