The University of Sydney invites candidates who are eligible to undertake a Postgraduate Research Degree or Master’s by Research program at this University to apply for the University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS).  The objective of the USydIS is to attract top quality international postgraduate students to undertake research projects which will enhance the University’s research activities. 

Host Institution: University of Sydney in Australia (Course starts 2014-2015) 

Study: The USydIS is open to all research disciplines; however participation in the USydIS program each semester is at the discretion of the Dean of each faculty. 

Target group: International students wishing to pursue a research program at the University. 

Cover: The USydIS will cover tuition fees and living allowance for up to three years with a possibility of one semester’s extension for PhD students. 

Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the scholarship, you must be admitted as a student under a Postgraduate Research or Masters by Research Program at the University of Sydney. Inquire with the scholarship provider for more information. 

Application instructions: Applicants, who wish to be considered for the IPRS and USydIS awards for semester 1, may indicate this by completing the relevant section of the Postgraduate Research Application Form. Applicants should first apply for entry to a PhD programme at the University of Sydney, and then submit a USYD-CSC Postgraduate Research Scholarship application. 

To be considered for the USydIS for semester 1 (MARCH), applications for admission to a research degree MUST be received by the International Office by 31 July of the previous year.  To be considered for the USydIS for semester 2 (JULY), applications for admission to a research degree MUST be received by the International Student Office by 15 December of the previous year. 

Deadline: 31 July/15 Dec (annual)

Further Information: http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/international_postgraduate_scholarships.shtml#usi

10 Postgraduate Research (PhD) Scholarships for international students from China enrolling on a PhD in Chemical Engineering at Queen’s in September 2013. 

* The scholarships are worth £2,500 per year, up to three years.

* The award will be deducted from the tuition fees payable to Queen’s upon enrolment account to reduce the overall cost of tuition fees.

* Interested applicants must send a covering letter describing their broad research interests and a CV to the International Office at international@qub.ac.uk by 1 April 2013 and be available for an interview via Skype. 

Postgraduate Research Degree: Chemical Engineering PhD

Tuition Fee: £14,750

Scholarship Value: £2,500

New Tuition Fee: £12,250 

Eligibility:

* Candidates must be nationals from China.

* Candidates must have graduated from Project 985 and Project 211 Universities

* Candidates must be able to finance the remainder of their tuition fees and living expenses.

* Candidates must be classified as international students (overseas) for fees purposes.

* Candidates must hold and have accepted online an offer of a study place for PhD in Chemical Engineering at Queen’s commencing in September 2013.

* The scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with another Queen’s University Belfast scholarship or tuition fee reduction. If students are offered more than one University award, the one most appropriate to the student’s circumstances will be selected.

* For the scholarship to be included on CAS certificates for visa purposes, successful applicants must have paid the required deposits no later than 31 July 2013.

* The scholarships are solely for enrolment in September 2013 and cannot be deferred.

* The University reserves the right to vary all or any scholarship awards and regulations at its sole discretion.

For further information please contact the International Office at international@qub.ac.uk

The Victoria University is offering international postgraduate research scholarships. Scholarships are open to international students applying for a Higher Degree by Research course (PhD, Masters by Research or Professional Doctorate). These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and only applicants with outstanding academic results are likely to be successful. Recipients of the VUIPRS receive a living allowance of $ 22,860 per annum (2013 rate) for the duration of the scholarship. 

About Scholarship: The purpose of these scholarships is to support high quality research by assisting students with excellent academic qualifications who wish to participate in postgraduate research programs in Australia. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and it should be noted that the competition is intense and only those applicants with outstanding academic results are likely to be successful. The International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) covers the full tuition costs, overseas student health cover and a VU International Postgraduate Research Scholarship which provides a living allowance of $22,860 per annum. 

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Course Level: Postgraduate Research course (PhD, Masters by Research or Professional Doctorate)

Scholarship By: Victoria University in Australia

Location: Australia

Duration: The VUIPRS is normally provided for 36 months for Doctoral studies and 24 months for Masters Studies. Students are expected to complete their study in the minimum time for their course. VU scholarships only have provision in the living stipend component for ONE extension for a maximum of six months for a Doctoral student only. A maximum of TWO extensions to the course length of Doctoral studies (granted in blocks of six months full-time – 12 months in total) may be granted where the University is satisfied that the extension is based on grounds that are beyond the control of the candidate and related to the research rather than of a personal nature. 

Value: Recipients of the VUIPRS receive a living allowance of $ 22,860 per annum (2013 rate) for the duration of the scholarship. In addition, each recipient receives an Executive Dean’s International Scholarship to cover tuition fees for the duration of the scholarship. 

Eligibility: To be eligible for a VUIPRS, applicants must:

-Be a citizen of any country other than Australia or New Zealand

-Have completed a four year undergraduate degree, or equivalent. For example:

-a four year undergraduate degree (e.g. Engineering or Law);

-a three year degree and an Honours year;

-a three year degree and a postgraduate diploma at an advanced level; or

-a three year degree and one year of a higher degree

Victoria University’s International Postgraduate Research Scholarships are open to international students applying for a Higher Degree by Research course (PhD, Masters by Research or Professional Doctorate).  These scholarships are typically targeted to building research activity and capacity in Victoria University’s areas of research focus. 

Scholarship Open for: International students (except Australia and New Zealand) can apply 

Selection Criteria: Applications are assessed against the eligibility criteria for the VUIPRS. Those deemed eligible are forwarded to Faculty committees for further assessment and ranking. Faculties are required to rank applications on the basis of academic merit. Competition for these scholarships is intense and only those applicants with outstanding academic results are likely to be successful. Please supply actual marks for subjects where available. To assist Faculties in the process of assessing academic merit, the following information should be included in or attached to the application:-Academic results of all tertiary studies.

-Any tertiary prizes, awards or scholarships.

-Details of research projects/minor thesis for the highest qualifying degree. Include overall grade of research component, percentage of research in the program and examiners’ reports (if available).

-Relevant research work experience.

-Publications–including percentage contribution of applicant, whether accepted for publication, or published, and nature of publication (e.g. refereed journal article, report, conference abstract, etc).

-Relevant employment experience.

In addition, all applicants must arrange for two confidential referee’s reports to be independently completed and submitted.

These are also considered in the Faculty and University assessment process. A University Ranking Committee reviews the Faculty Order of Merit lists to determine a University

-wide Order of Merit based on academic merit and research potential. The final ranking and scholarship allocation is completed in the second week of December. 

Notification: All applicants will receive written notification of the result of their scholarship application after 12 December 2013.

Apply: To apply for Victoria University’s Postgraduate Research Scholarships (VUIPRS) you need to submit two applications:

1 -Submit a scholarship application to the Admissions and Scholarships Coordinator in the Graduate Research Centre.

2 -Apply through the Victoria University International online application system.  Remember to identify yourself as a Victoria University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (VUIPRS) applicant on the application form. 

Deadline: May for mid-year 2013 entry 

Further Information: http://www.vu.edu.au/study-with-us/scholarships/international-scholarships/vu-international-research-scholarships

The Dickson Poon School of Law at King’s College London offers postgraduate research student scholarship in UK to commence a full-time research degree programme in European Law during 2013/14. The Center of European Law offers up to two fully funded (fees and fixed maintenance) Law PhDs. 

About Scholarship: The Center of European Law looks back on a tradition of teaching and research into all areas of European Union Law of more than 30 years. It enjoys a reputation of excellence for offering a distinguished programme of public lectures, seminars and conferences.

Study: Law

Course Level: Postgraduate research

Scholarship By: The Center of European Law

Location: UK 

Eligibility:

-Open to residents of all nationalities.

-Due to commence a full-time research degree programme in European Law during 2013/14 within the Dickson Poon School of Law. Please note that:

i) Existing research degree students are not eligible to apply;

ii) These scholarships cannot be held on a part time basis.

-Scholarships are applicable for the subjects of Law. 

Scholarship Open for: The International students can apply 

Number of awards: The Center of European Law is pleased to offer up to two fully funded (fees and fixed maintenance) Law PhDs. 

Duration: Up to a period of three years 

Value: The research studentships are tenable for up to a period of three years and the annual level of support may be broken down as follows: Home/EU Fees: £6,300, Maintenance: £16,140,  Overseas Fees £14,600, Maintenance £16,140. 

Apply: Applicants must complete and submit an application, via the online admissions portal. This must include the Academic References and Academic Transcripts. The Dickson Poon School of Law Postgraduate Research Student Scholarship Application form for 2013 entry – this must be submitted directly to the Dickson Poon School of Law at: christine.copping-at-kcl.ac.uk, stating reference: ‘PGR FUNDING COMPETITION 2013/14 – [YOUR NAME]’, in subject field of email. 

Deadline: April 1, 2013 

Further Information: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database/index.php?action=view&id=479

The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) program is funded by the Australian Government, Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR).  The IPRS program was established to maintain and develop international research linkages and specifically aims to:

• attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in Australian higher education providers; and

• support Australia’s research effort. 

The IPRS program enables international students to undertake a postgraduate research qualification in Australia and gain experience with leading Australian researchers.  The scholarships are available for a period of two years for a Masters by research degree or three years for a Doctorate by research degree. 

Host Institutions: Australian Universities (Course starts 2014)

Field of study: Any postgraduate research programme offered at participating Australian Universities. 

Number of Awards: Around 330 are awarded annually. The allocation of IPRS grants to participating universities is based on a formula that is reflective of their overall research performance. 

Target group: Scholarships are open to international students of all countries (except Australia and New Zealand).

Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarship covers tuition fees, living allowance, and health cover costs. 

Eligibility: To be eligible for an IPRS, a student must:

(a) be an international student; and

(b) meet international student visa requirements as specified by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), including the requirement to purchase and maintain a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the Commonwealth Government Department of Health and Ageing; and

(c) be commencing full-time enrolment for the first time in a HDR at an eligible scholarship provider in Australia; and

(d) be undertaking study in a subject area identified by the provider as one of its areas of research concentration; and

(e) not hold a research qualification regarded by the provider to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if undertaking a Research Masters degree, not hold a research qualification regarded by the provider to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Masters degree; and

(f) not have held an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) scholarship within the two years prior to commencing the IPRS; and

(g) not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under any other scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a substantial contribution.

You must check with the Universities if they require specific eligibility requirements. 

Application instructions: Applications for a scholarship need to be made directly to a participating Universities/Higher Education Providers (HEPs) in Australia. HEPs are responsible for determining the selection process by which scholarships are allocated to applicants.  

Contact information: All enquiries regarding IPRS awards need to be directed to the university at which the applicant wishes to conduct their postgraduate research. 

Deadline: varies, July-Oct (annual)

Further Information: http://www.innovation.gov.au/Research/ResearchBlockGrants/Pages/InternationalPostgraduateResearchScholarships.aspx

University of Sydney announces postgraduate research scholarship. The scholarship is being funded in the field of Health Sciences under the title ‘PhD Scholarship in the Retinal Research’ at Save Sight Institute. Applicant applying for the scholarship should have a good honours degree in Biomedical Science or related field. 

About Scholarship: Research projects in the Macular Research Group are focused on the cellular and molecular mechanisms Save Sight Institute of Müller glial-neuronal-vascular interactions in retinal diseases. The group has made significant contributions to modelling retinal disease both in vivo and in vitro, and has recently successfully constructed a transgenic mouse in which Müller cells can be specifically targeted using a Cre-Lox system in order to study the role of Müller cell dysfunction in retinal disease.

The results of this study have been published in Journal of Neuroscience (Shen W et al. 2012;32:15715–15727). A full time postgraduate scholarship is available in the Macular Research group in 2013. The research project can be related to any aspect of the cellular and molecular mechanisms of Müller glial-neuronal-vascular interactions and exploration of approaches for neuroprotection and inhibition of blood-retinal barrier breakdown in the transgenic model. 

Study: Research projects in the Macular Research Group are focused on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of Müller glial-neuronal-vascular interactions in retinal diseases.

Course Level: Postgraduate research level at University of Sydney

Scholarship By: University of Sydney

Location: Australia 

Eligibility: The candidate should have a good honours degree in Biomedical Science or related field. Applicants should have solid knowledge/skills/experience in cell biology and molecular biology, a particular interest in Ophthalmic or neuroscience research. Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens. 

Scholarship Open for: The Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens can apply 

Duration: The scholarship is offered in 2013 and may be renewed for up to another two years, subject to satisfactory progress. A top-up scholarship for 3 years will be available to successful NHMRC/APA/UPA applicants. 

Value: The scholarship is valued at $24,653 in 2013 (tax exempt) and may be renewed for up to another two years. A top-up scholarship to the value of $15,000 pa for 3 years will be available to successful NHMRC/APA/UPA applicants. 

Apply: Applications including electronic copies of updated curriculum vitae, academic transcript and the names and contact details of at least two referees should be sent directly to Dr. Weiyong Shen and Prof. Mark Gillies via email at weiyong.shen-at-sydney.edu.au. 

Deadline: May 11, 2013

Further Information: http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/scholarships/1207

Graduate Women WA funded 90th Anniversary Postgraduate Research Scholarship to provide support for a female student undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at Curtin University in any area of research. 

About Scholarship: Graduate Women WA is an apolitical, non-government organisation of women graduates.  Through its affiliation with the Australian Federation of University Women (IFUW), Graduate Women (WA) Inc is active in promoting the advancement of women worldwide and their equality of opportunity through initiatives in education, friendship and peace. 

Study: The Scholarship is provided for research in any area.

Course Level: Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at Curtin University

Scholarship By: Graduate Women WA

Location: Australia

Number of award: One

Value: The value of the scholarship is up to $5000.

Selection criteria: Merit Based 

Eligibility:

-Applicants must be female students currently enrolled in a HDR course at Curtin University; and

-Applicants must have achieved candidacy; and

-Applicants must submit an up to date CV; and

-Applicants must submit a written statement outlining how the scholarship will enhance the research project undertaken by the candidate; and

-Applicants must provide a written endorsement/support letter from the supervisor/s. 

Scholarship Open for: Australian Permanent Resident, Permanent Humanitarian Visa, New Zealand Citizen, International students and Australian Citizen can apply for this scholarship. 

Apply: By post and electronically (Please write in subject line: 2013 Graduate Women WA 90th Anniversary Scholarship) 

Deadline: 29th March 2013

Further Information: http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarships/scholarship.cfm?id=1295

Graduate Women WA

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) at Edith Cowan University are offered for a doctoral degree (PhD) or master by research. International students can apply for this scholarship.

About Scholarship: International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) at Edith Cowan University are restricted only to those applicants wishing to commence their studies in either a Doctoral degree (PhD) or Master by research. The IPRS scheme is both prestigious and highly competitive. IPRS scholarships are offered each year for tenure at Edith Cowan University.

The scholarships provide the recipient with tuition fees and health care cover for the duration of their research degree. In addition, each successful IPRS recipient will be offered an ECU International Stipend (ECUIS) to meet living costs for the same period. Successful applicants typically have first class honours or have completed a Master degree by research with additional research output such as research publications and/or successful research grant applications and research experience.

Study: Scholarships are provided for doctoral degree (PhD) or master by research offered by the university.

Course Level: PhD or Master by research

Scholarship By: Edith Cowan University

Location: Australia

Duration: -1-2 years for a Master by research dependant on course length

-Up to 3 years for a Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)

Value: Total offer is of $26,000 per year (tax free) stipend/living allowance plus tuition fees and overseas health cover paid. 

Eligibility:

Course Requirements:

-Applicants should have completed at least four years of tertiary education study at a high level of achievement for example:

-Four year degree (e.g. Engineering or Law)

-Three year degree and one of the following:

-Honours year

-One year of a higher degree

-One year of a Masters preliminary or other qualifying programme

-Postgraduate diploma

The awardees should also have:

-Completed a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours, or be regarded by the ECU as having an equivalent level of attainment

-Must have their course application for study in the PhD or Master by research programme approved by ECU before being considered for an offer of a scholarship

-Where an offer of a place in the course is conditional, an applicant is normally not eligible for scholarship consideration until that condition has been met.

-The intention to undertake study in a course and research topic within one of the University’s areas of research activity

-Please note:

-Not all degree combinations will be considered by the University to be equivalent to an Australian First Class Honours degree

-A student with a two-year Masters degree, but no Bachelors degree, may be considered with other masters graduates if the University regards this as equivalent

Exclusions-To be eligible Applicants must not have previously gained or currently hold any of the following:

-Research doctorate, which is deemed the equivalent of an Australian research doctorate degree

-Master by research degree if seeking admission to Master by research degree

-Another substantial scholarship provided by ECU (e.g., faculty, school or research centre scholarship) or an external provider 

Other Exclusions/Limitations

-Applicants enrolled in, or intending to enroll in, the Doctor of Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health (L23) are ineligible to apply for a Postgraduate Research Scholarship

-Applicants undertaking the four-year Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology) (U93) are only eligible to apply for a postgraduate research scholarship after the completion of the first year of the course. A scholarship will ONLY cover the three (3) years of full-time research

-Applicants undertaking the four-year Doctor of Psychology by research (T29) are eligible to apply for a postgraduate research scholarship although the duration of the scholarship would ONLY cover three (3) years

-Additional Eligibility requirements for International Students

-Applicants must:-meet international student visa requirements as specified by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, including the requirement to purchase and maintain a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the Department of Health and Ageing

-Meet all University admission requirements, including English proficiency, and be made an unconditional offer of a place in a higher degree by research (either a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master by research)

-Not currently be receiving a scholarship provided by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) or have completed an AusAID scholarship within the last two years

Scholarship Open for: International students can apply 

Selection criteria: -Selection for a postgraduate research scholarship is based on academic merit and research capability within the University’s research strengths.

Notification: Application will be assessed within four (4) weeks from the closing date and you will be advised of the outcome via email as soon as possible afterwards.

Apply: By post and electronically

Deadline: 31st August 2013

Further Information: http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/money-matters/scholarships/scholarships-by-pathways/higher-degree-by-research/details/international-postgraduate-research-scholarship-iprs

The National Centre of Excellence in Desalination Australia (NCEDA) offers postgraduate research scholarship in Australia. Scholarship is provided in the field of science and engineering. 

About Scholarship: The National Centre of Excellence in Desalination Australia (NCEDA) leads and coordinates Australia’s research in desalination technology.  Through the NCEDA, Australia is building national capacity and capabilities in desalination with a dual focus on breakthrough fundamental and applied research with a goal of delivering meaningful improvements at commercial scale. 

Study: Science and engineering

Course Level: Postgraduate research degree

Scholarship By: The National Centre of Excellence in Desalination Australia

Location: Australia 

Eligibility: Applications are welcome from PhD candidates who have been enrolled for less than 12 months and who have been successful, or expect to be, in gaining an Australian Postgraduate Award or other Commonwealth recognized scholarship.

Scholarship Open for: International students can apply

Number of award: One

Duration: Three years 

Value:

-The NCEDA has available a PhD Supplementary Scholarships for one outstanding student at each of the Participating Organization in which Curtin University is one.

-The maximum value of the Supplementary Scholarship will be $30,000 over three years, with $10,000 payable per annum. 

Selection criteria: Merit Based 

Apply:

CV containing contact details, education history and academic achievement and publication if applicable; and

Proof of enrolment; and

Project Description/ abstract of no less 300 words outlining how the project alignes with NCEDA’s Research roadmap (please refer to guidelines for applicants attached); timeline of milestones including due dates of annual progress reports and expenses table outlining distributions of Supplementary Scholarship (student will need to consult with supervisor for guidance); and

Letter of Support from the applicant’s supervisor containing a statement on the research capabilities of the student, suitability of the student for a Supplementary Scholarship, what the Supplementary Scholarship will contribute towards i.e. stipend, conference, travel and equipment and also the start date of the project.

Completed application to be submitted at Curitn University Scholarships Office.

Alternately email completed application to: research_scholarships@curtin.edu.au , Please write in subject line:  2013 NCEDA Application 

Deadline: 25 February 2013

Further Information: http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarships/scholarship.cfm?id=1270

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) offers Academic Excellence Scholarships to undertake postgraduate research in the Faculty of Business and Law. To be eligible for these scholarships applicants must have to be enrolling for the first time in the Bachelor of Business (Honours), the Master of Business or the Master of Laws. 

About Scholarship: The purpose of the Business and Law Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship is to encourage students with an excellent academic record to undertake postgraduate research in the Faculty of Business and Law. All applicants for this scholarship must have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in their undergraduate study, usually achieving at least an A- average or better in the major of their undergraduate study.

Recipients will be selected by the Faculty of Business and Law scholarship selection panel. The decision of the Faculty of Business and Law scholarship selection panel is final. If the panel is of opinion that there is no applicant of sufficient merit; the scholarship will not be awarded. 

Study: Faculty of Business and Law at AUT University

Course Level: Postgraduate research program

Scholarship By: Auckland University of Technology

Location: New Zealand

Value: The scholarships will cover tuition fees.

Duration: The tenure of the scholarship for recipients enrolled in the Master of Laws is for up to one year of full-time study.

-The tenure of the scholarship for recipients enrolled in the Bachelor of Business (Honours) or the Master of Business is for up to two years of full-time study.

-Students completing a Bachelor of Business (Honours) under the scholarship may have the scholarship renewed for subsequent enrolment in the Master of Business. Renewal of the scholarship for a second year will be based on the recipient achieving at least a B+ grade average at the end of their first year.

-In exceptional circumstances, a recipient may apply to the Scholarships Office for a deferment of his or her scholarship. 

Eligibility: All applicants for this scholarship must:

-Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in their undergraduate study, usually achieving at least an A- average or better in the major of their undergraduate study.

-Be enrolling for the first time in the Bachelor of Business (Honours), or the Master of Business, or the Master of Laws.

-Be enrolling on a full-time basis. 

Scholarship Open for: Both domestic and international students can apply for this scholarship. 

Apply: By post

Deadline: 31st January 2013

Further Information: http://www.aut.ac.nz/study-at-aut/fees,-scholarships-and-finance/scholarships/current-aut-scholarships/business

University of Aberdeen funded awards for the international students in all subjects. These awards are for pursuing postgraduate Research Level. The research theme touches on questions of ethics, religion, law, human rights, politics and sociology and deals with some of the enduring legal, ethical and socio-political issues affecting societies emerging from war and conflict. 8th of March 2013 is the deadline for applications. 

About Scholarship: Peace processes and post-conflict reconciliation are burgeoning intellectual interests that cut across several disciplines, including the social sciences, law, education, religious studies and the like.

Transitional justice is a catch-all phrase to summaries the range of intellectual concerns important to post-conflict societies, which includes topics like victim hood, memory, memorization and remembrance, war trials, amnesty, political and institutional reconstruction, human rights law, ethical and moral considerations around forgiveness, justice and healing, as well as cultural and symbolic change, gender empowerment in peace processes and the deconstruction of violent masculinities, the political underpinning of peace, the development of compromise after conflict, religious interventions in peace-building and reconciliation and so on. 

Study: All subjects

Course Level: Postgraduate Research

Scholarship Provider:  University of Aberdeen

Location: UK 

Eligibility:

- This theme touches on questions of ethics, religion, law, human rights, politics and sociology and deals with some of the enduring legal, ethical and socio-political issues affecting societies emerging from war and conflict.

- This scholarship for international students.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes 

Apply: There are 2 simple options for applying for postgraduate study at the University of Aberdeen.

(1) Apply online-Please note that completion of this form requires some technical pre-requisites.

(2) Download the Postgraduate Application Form and return it to the Postgraduate Admissions Office. 

Deadline: 8th of March 2013

Further Information: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/funding/details.php?funding_id=200

University of Sydney is offering postgraduate research scholarship for International students. Full-time scholarships are available for the qualified candidates with a good honours degree in science or engineering having major in mathematics or mathematical physics.

Each scholarship provides a living allowance valued at AUD 28,715 per annum. The students applying for the scholarship should submit their applications till 31 January 2013. 

About Scholarship: Two full-time Postgraduate Scholarships are available for suitably qualified candidates with a good honours degree in science or engineering with a major in mathematics or mathematical physics, to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in Applied Mathematics.

The project is to investigate and describe critical solutions of integrable and near-integrable nonlinear systems.  This is an opportunity to obtain research training in a highly regarded team collaborating on a project named “Geometric construction of critical solutions of nonlinear systems” under the direction of Professor Nalini Joshi as part of her 2012 Georgina Sweet Australian Laureate Fellowship. The team is based at the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sydney. 

Study: Scholarships is for research training on a project named “Geometric construction of critical solutions of nonlinear systems”

Course Level: Postgraduate research

Scholarship By: University of Sydney

Location: Australia

Number of awards: 2

Duration: Each scholarship will be for three years subject to satisfactory progress, with a maximum extension of one year.

Value: Each scholarship provides a living allowance valued at AUD28,715 per annum (tax exempt). 

Eligibility: Applicants should have completed four years of undergraduate study and attained Honours Class 1 or equivalent with a good grounding in mathematics. Knowledge of differential equations, analysis, asymptotic analysis, special functions or geometry related to nonlinear and/or integrable systems will be highly regarded. The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged as they are underrepresented in this field.

Scholarship Open for: Domestic and international students are eligible to apply

Apply: By post or by email

Deadline: 31 January 2013

Further Information: http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/scholarships/1215

University of St Andrews announces 100 scholarships for PhD Students. Three years postgraduate research scholarship is available in Arts & Humanities, Sciences, and Medicine. These anniversary scholarships are available from September 2013 and comprise fees plus an annual stipend of up to £15,000 for three years. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic quality and research promise. 18 January 2013 is the deadline for applications. 

About Scholarship: The University of St Andrews was founded in 1413 making it Scotland’s first university and the third oldest in the English-speaking world. Over the past six centuries it has established a reputation as one of Europe’s leading and most distinctive centres for teaching and research. This is an historic moment for the University as we look back on six centuries of tradition and of belief in the value of people, ideas and excellence. It falls to the present generation to preserve these values for the generations to come. 

Study: Arts & Humanities, Sciences, and Medicine

Course Level: PhD

Scholarship By: University of St Andrews

Location: UK

Number of awards: Up to 100

Duration: Three years

Value: These anniversary scholarships are available from September 2013 and comprise fees plus an annual stipend of up to £15,000 for three years. 

Eligibility:

- The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic quality and research promise.

- Are open to all to apply.

Selection Criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic quality and research promise.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes 

Apply: General advice on how to apply for a PhD place and how to be considered for an anniversary PhD scholarship can be sought from PG Admissions Office by email.

Deadline: 18 January 2013 

Further Information: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/pg/financialinformation/pgscholarships/600thphdscholarships/

2013 James Henry Green Charitable Trust funded Scholarships for Postgraduate Research for UK, Europe (Non-UK), International Students in the field of Art at University of Sussex in UK  

About Scholarship: The scholarship is offered by the James Henry Green Charitable Trust through the James Green Centre for World Art at Royal Pavilion & Museums (RP&M), Brighton & Hove. The purpose of the award is to build and share knowledge about RP&M’s rich holdings of material and visual culture from Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Americas.

For this reason the main requirement of the award is that the proposed doctoral research project considers some aspect of the World Art collection. Other requirements include a yearly report and, at some point during the scholarship, a public outcome for staff and visitors to Brighton Museum & Art Gallery (for example a talk, display or web article about the research project).

The scholarship-holder is also expected to make a presentation on the subject of their doctoral research to the Trustees of the James Henry Green Charitable Trust at one of their annual general meetings during their tenure of the scholarship. 

Study: Art

Course Level: PhD

Scholarship By: James Henry Green Charitable Trust

Location: UK 

Eligibility: Applicants must:

-have been offered a place on a research degree programme in the Department of Art History at Sussex

-commence the degree in October 2013 (awards cannot be deferred to subsequent years)

Scholarship Open for: UK, Europe (Non-UK), International Students can apply for this scholarship. 

Value: Covers ‘home’ tuition fees and an annual book award of £1,000

Notification: Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by email soon after. 

Apply: online

Deadline: 1st May 2013

Further Information: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/funding/opportunities/view/171

2013 Australian Building Codes Board Research Scholarships are offered by Curtin University for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Research in the field of Architecture/Planning/Built Environment Engineering in Australia 

About Scholarship: The scholarship has been established to encourage undergraduate and postgraduate research in the field of building regulations in Australia. The scholarship is available for students undertaking study in the field of Built Environment or Engineering at an educational institution. Applicants may be studying full-time, part-time or externally and there are no residency/citizenship requirements. 

Study: Architecture / Planning / Built Environment Engineering

Course Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Research level

Scholarship By: Curtin University

Location: Australia

Duration: One year only

Value: $5000 

Eligibility: Students must be:

-undertaking study in the field of Built Environment or Engineering

-studying full-time, part-time or externally

-undertaking research which forms a component of a program/course

Scholarship Open for: New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian Visa, International students, Australian Permanent Resident and Australian Citizen can apply for this scholarship. 

Apply: Online

Deadline: Applications accepted at any time

Application invited by Commonwealth Government through the Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations (DEEWR) for International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) offered at University of Adelaide. 

Scholarship Details:

* Course tuition fees for two years for a masters degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only).

* All successful IPRS applicants will also receive an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) which provides an annual living allowance of approximately $23,728 (2012 value) for the normal duration of the program.

* If the award holder holds a subclass 574 visa the award covers the cost of compulsory standard Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) World care policy for the student and their spouse and dependents (if any) for the period of the scholarship. If the award holder does not hold a subclass 574 visa then he/she is responsible for the cost of health insurance. 

Eligibility Criteria:

* A student must not have held an AusAID scholarship within the 2 years prior to commencing the IPRS.

* Scholarships holders must commence study at The University of Adelaide in Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2014. No IPRS may be commenced after 31 August.

* Scholarship winners will not be permitted to defer commencement until 2015.

* Applicants who applied in previous international major scholarship rounds are not eligible to apply again. 

Apply: Candidates have to apply online. Check here for more details on application: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/international/iprs.html 

Deadline: August 31, 2013 

Further Information: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/international/iprs.html

The Curtin International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (CIPRS) is available to any international student wishing to commence a Higher Degree by Research at Curtin for the first time in 2013. This scholarship is awarded to students to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the Australian higher education sector and support Australia’s research effect. 

Host Institution: Curtin University, Australia (Course starts 2013)

Field of study: Research courses under the following faculties:

• Humanities

• Science & Engineering

• Aboriginal Studies

• Health Sciences

• Business 

Number of Scholarships: 30 per year

Target group: The award is open to citizens of an overseas country (excluding New Zealand) 

Scholarship value/inclusions: The CIPRS provides:

• Course tuition fee for two years for a Master’s (by Research) and a maximum of three and a half years for a Doctoral degree; and

• Stipend from either Faculty/government project or external organisation funding equivalent to the amount of an APA award 

Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and research capacity to suitably qualified overseas graduates eligible to commence a higher degree by research in 2013.  Recipients of this award are usually nominated by the Faculty. 

Application instructions: Please refer to the Guidelines for Higher Degree by Research Candidates for information on admissions and scholarship requirements.  Applications are accepted at any time. Only admitted students are eligible for the scholarship. 

Further Information: http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarships/scholarship.cfm?id=11

2013 University of Sussex offers Chancellor’s International Scholarships for Postgraduate Research in UK 

About Scholarship: The University of Sussex has launched 50 new Chancellor’s International Scholarships for overseas postgraduate research students. During 2013, the University is seeking to select its inaugural cohort of 10 international research scholars. 

Study: Courses offered by the university

Course Level: Postgraduate Research degree

Scholarship By: University of Sussex

Location: UK

Number of awards: 50

Value: Awards will cover three years of tuition fees, maintenance (£13,500 each year) and provide a research training support grant. 

Eligibility:

- Applications will need to identify with one of the University’s six interdisciplinary research themes.

- International fee paying (i.e. non-EU/UK) students from any discipline can apply.

- Applicants must commence their academic studies in the United Kingdom by the start of the UK academic year in September 2013.

- Arts, humanities and social sciences – applicants will be expected to hold, by September 2013, the UK equivalent of a first class honours degree and a master’s degree.

- Science and engineering – applicants will be expected to hold, by September 2013, the UK equivalent of a first class honours degree and/or a relevant postgraduate qualification, which will normally be a master’s degree.

- Applicants must exceed the University’s English Language Requirements (IELTS or TOEFL) contained in the postgraduate prospectus. 

Scholarship Open for: International (Non-UK/EU) students can apply for this scholarship.

Notification: Students will be informed by 1st June 2013. 

Apply: Online

Deadline: 31st March 2013

Further Information: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/economics/pgstudy/funding/2013/view/165

Postgraduate Research Scholarships for UK and EU Students in the field of Socio Legal and Critical Legal Studies at University of Kent in UK 2013 

About Scholarship: The University of Kent is proud to be part of the South East ESRC Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) in partnership with the Universities of Reading, Royal Holloway and Surrey. This centre of excellence in social science postgraduate research training has studentships across the consortium for students commencing their studies in the 2013-14 academic year. KLS invites applications particularly in the field of socio-legal and critical legal studies.

Study: Socio legal and Critical legal Studies

Course Level: Postgraduate research

Scholarship By: South East ESRC Doctoral Training Centre (DTC)

Location: UK

Duration: Studentships (£13,590 in 2012-2013) are available to Home and EU students only and are available full time for 3 or 4 years, or part-time for 5 years.

Value: £13,590 

Eligibility:

-   Studentships will be awarded on the basis of the academic excellence of the candidate and the research proposal.

- Applicants should normally have obtained, or be about to obtain an undergraduate degree of at least Upper Second Class Honours level (2:1 or equivalent from other countries), or a postgraduate degree.

Scholarship Open for: UK and EU Students

Apply: Online

Deadline: 22nd February 2013

Further Information: http://www.kent.ac.uk/law/postgraduate/funding/research.html

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) for International Students to Pursue Masters Degree by Research and Three Years for a Doctoral Research Degree at University of Adelaide in Australia, 2013-2014 

About Scholarship: The International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) scheme is funded by the Commonwealth Government through the Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Its purpose is to attract high quality overseas postgraduate students to areas of research strength in higher education institutions to support Australia’s research effort. Approximately 15 scholarships may be available in 2014 for international students from any country undertaking postgraduate research in areas of University research strengths. 

Study: Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Biological and Agriculture Sciences, Humanities, Law and Creative Arts, Mathematical, Information and Computing Sciences, Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences and Medical and Health Sciences

Course Level: Master’s degree by research and three years for a doctoral research degree

Scholarship By: Commonwealth Government through the Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations (DEEWR).

Location: Australia

Number of awards: Approximately 15 scholarships may be available in 2014 for international students from any country. 

Value:

-Course tuition fees for two years for a Masters degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only)

-All successful IPRS applicants will also receive an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) which provides an annual living allowance of approximately $23,728 (2012 value) for the normal duration of the program; and

-If the award holder holds a subclass 574 visa the award covers the cost of compulsory standard Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) World care policy for the student and their spouse and dependents (if any) for the period of the scholarship. If the award holder does not hold a subclass 574 visa then he/she is responsible for the cost of health insurance.

-Commonwealth scholarship holders are exempt from visa application fees. 

Eligibility:

-Applicants should hold at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honours degree. This is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year. Other criteria that will be taken into consideration is undergraduate performance, bachelor and honours awards and scholarships, other postgraduate degrees, publications in refereed journals, the presentation of conference papers and relevant industry experience.

-Applications for these scholarships are always highly competitive.  Generally IPRS recipients have completed a Masters degree including a significant research component and have several publications and relevant work and research experience. 

Selection criteria: IPRS Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and to applicants applying research strength. Extra-curricular achievements will not be considered. 

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Notification: By email, by the end of November 2013

Apply:

Deadline: 31 August 2013

Further Information: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/international/iprs.html

Postgraduate Research Scholarships for International Students at Curtin University in Australia 2013 

About Scholarship: The CIPRS is available to any international student wishing to commence a Higher Degree by Research at Curtin for the first time in 2013. This scholarship is awarded to students to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the Australian higher education sector and support Australia’s research effect. Recipients of this award are usually nominated by the Faculty. 

Study Subject: Study subjects are humanities, science & engineering, aboriginal studies, health sciences, business.

Course Level: Postgraduate research degree

Scholarship By: Curtin University

Location: Australia 

Eligibility:

-The award is open to citizens of an overseas country (excluding New Zealand).

-Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and research capacity to suitably qualified overseas graduates eligible to commence a higher degree by research in 2013. 

Scholarship Open for: The award is open to citizens of an overseas country (excluding New Zealand)

Number of awards: 30 

Value: The CIPRS provides:

-Course tuition fee for two years for a Master’s (by Research) and a maximum of three and a half years for a Doctoral degree; and

- Awardees are usually offered a stipend from either Faculty/government project or external organisation funding equivalent to the amount of an APA award. 

Apply: By post

Deadline: Applications accepted at any time

Further Information: http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarships/scholarship.cfm?id=11

The School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering offers Postgraduate Research (PhD) Scholarship for International and Australian Students in Real-time Soft Tissue Characterization and Modelling at RMIT University in Australia 2013 

About Scholarship: The School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering are investigating the issues associated with soft tissue characterization and modelling for surgery simulation and robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery. This research project is funded by the ARC Discovery program. 

Study: Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Course Level: Postgraduate Research

Scholarship By: ARC Discovery program

Location: Australia

Number of awards: One

Duration: 3 years

Cover: $25,000 per annum 

Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship you must: be an Australian Citizen, Australian permanent resident or an international student

-have a high level honours degree in aerospace, mechanical/manufacturing/materials engineering, computational engineering, mathematics, computer science, biomechanics or related science discipline and equivalent industrial experience

-have excellent written and communication skills

-be able to commence full time in semester 1 2013 enrol in a postgraduate research (PhD) degree within the School of Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering at RMIT. 

Scholarship Open for International Students: Australian Citizens or international students can apply for this Scholarship 

Apply: By Email

Deadline: 30 November 2012

Further Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=blnd5yjuodjvz

Sustainable Consumption Institute, the University of Manchester funded PhD Studentships for International Students in the field of Business Management, UK 

About Scholarship: The Sustainable Consumption Institute examines issues related to environmental sustainability through the lens of consumption. A key current focus is on climate change; it is imperative that international, national and company climate change strategies and targets are grounded in climate science.

The challenge facing society means that we cannot rely only on technology based solutions to combat climate change and move to a low carbon based economy; it will be vital to also change patterns of consumption and production. 

Study: Business Management

Course Level: Postgraduate research

Scholarship By: Sustainable Consumption Institute Center and Manchester Business School

Location: UK 

Eligibility:

-This funding is available to students undertaking study in the Postgraduate research.

-This funding is available to students undertaking study in Business and Management.

- Applicants are required to hold a first class honours degree or equivalent and distinction at Masters degree level.

-This funding is available to all nationalities. 

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Value: Full fees and stipend equivalent to UK research councils

Apply: By post 

Further Information: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/search/display/?id=00000216&offset=3&sort=name&sortdir=ascending&subjectArea=&studyLevel=PG&nationality=&submit= 

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded Postgraduate Research Scholarships across the Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences at University of Sheffield in UK

About Scholarship: The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) supports world-class research that furthers our understanding of human culture and creativity. The University of Sheffield has been awarded substantial AHRC funding for postgraduate research scholarships across the Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences.

Study Subjects: Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Librarianship, Archives, Record Management & Information Science

Course Level: Master’s and PhD programme

Scholarship By: The Arts and Humanities Research Council

Location: UK 

Eligibility:

-You should have, or expect to achieve, a first or upper second class UK honours degree or equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK in an appropriate area of study. Those applying for a doctoral studentship should normally have, or be studying for, a Masters degree or similar postgraduate qualification.

-You should be applying to start your first year of study on a full-time or part-time programme of eligible postgraduate study, within the AHRC’s subject areas listed above. AHRC scholarship funding begins on 1st October each year. Students who will  be entering their second year of postgraduate study are also eligible to apply but should speak to their academic department before submitting an application.

-Awards are open to UK and EU applicants. The type of studentship awarded is based on an applicant’s residency status. 

Scholarship Open for: The students of UK and EU can apply.

The University of Sheffield offers three types of AHRC award:

Doctoral Awards – funding for full or part-time study leading to a doctoral degree (PhD). For 2013-14, we are inviting applications in the following subject areas: Librarianship, Archives, Record Management & Information Science; Asian Language & Culture; all subject areas in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities.

Research Preparation Masters (RPM) Awards – funding for Masters courses where the focus is on advanced study and research training that is explicitly intended to provide a foundation for further research at doctoral level. For 2012-13, we are inviting RPM applications for subjects in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities.

Professional Preparation Masters (PPM) Awards – funding for Masters courses where the focus is on the development of high-level skills and competences as a preparation for professional practice in a field relevant to the content of the course. For 2012-13, these are available in:

Archaeology; Design; Interpreting & Translation; Journalism & Publishing; Librarianship, Archives, Record Management & Information Science. 

Duration: Awards for doctoral study are tenable for a maximum of three years full-time and five years part-time subject to satisfactory progress. Awards for Masters study are tenable for between 9-12 months full-time and 12-24 months part-time. 

Cover: The type of AHRC scholarship awarded is based on an applicant’s residency status. UK applicants and EU applicants who have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years immediately preceding the start of their course are eligible for the full scholarship. This pays:

* the standard UK/EU tuition fees

* an annual, tax-free maintenance stipend at the standard UK research rate, currently £13,590 for Doctoral students, £9,490 for Research * Preparation Masters students, and £8,845 for Professional Preparation Masters students.

* Doctoral students are entitled to apply for additional funds to support fieldwork and conference attendance.

* EU applicants who have not been resident in the UK for 3 years immediately preceding the start of their course are eligible for a fees-only award, paying the standard UK/EU tuition fees only.

* International applicants are not eligible for AHRC funding. 

Apply: By post

Deadline:

-For PhD candidates: 1st February 2013

-For Master’s candidates: 29th March 2013. 

Further Information: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/scholarships/ahrc

Postgraduate Research Scholarships in the field of Cultural Studies for International and Domestic Students at The Institute for Culture and Society (ICS), University of Western Sydney, 2012 Australia 

About Scholarship: The Institute for Culture and Society (ICS) encourages theoretically-directed empirical research on the transformations in culture and society in the global era. The Institute is home to a number of internationally renowned scholars, contributing to the University of Western Sydney receiving the highest ranking for research quality – well above world standard – in Cultural Studies (Excellence in Research for Australia 2010). 

Study Subject: Cultural Studies

Course Level: Postgraduate research

Scholarship By: The Institute for Culture and Society (ICS)-The University of Western Sydney

Location: Australia 

Eligibility: Good Bachelor Honours degree (Class 1 or 2.1), or equivalent qualifications and/or experience. Research or professional experience in a relevant field of humanities or social science. Candidates with backgrounds in cultural studies, sociology, anthropology, human geography, cultural history, media and communication studies, Asian studies and other disciplines are encouraged to apply. International applications are welcome. 

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: This scholarship is open for International and Domestic applicant’s students. 

Duration: The tenure for doctorates is usually three years, and for research masters two years. The tenure of the award will be reduced by any previous study undertaken toward the degree at any Institution. 

Value: Tax-free stipend of AUD33, 728 per annum (with an increase for 2013) and a funded place in the doctoral degree. 

Selection criteria: The criteria for allocation of awards are primarily based on academic merit. Academic merit includes undergraduate performance, bachelor Honours awards, other postgraduate degrees, publications in refereed journals, and the presentation of conference papers. When assessing applicants, the selection panel may take into consideration other relevant experience. Please provide full bibliographic details of publications. 

Apply: By Post and Electronically, Submit an application form, research proposal and CV by the closing date. The application form can be downloaded from the UWS Research Scholarships website or from the link below: University of Western Sydney Application for Admission & Scholarship 2012 Higher Degree Research. 

Deadline: 22 October 2012 

Further Information: http://www.uws.edu.au/ics/postgraduate_study/doctoral_scholarships

University of South Australia offers Postgraduate Research Scholarships for Australian and International Students, 2012 Australia

About Scholarship: The Flagship Collaboration Fund is offering up to 40 scholarships for students conducting research relevant to the goals of the CSIRO National Research Flagships. You will receive notification of the results of your scholarship application as part of the general notification of the results of your research degree application.

Study Subjects: Energy transformed, Food futures, Light metals, Preventative health, Water for a healthy country, Wealth from oceans, Climate adaptation, Minerals down under, Niche manufacturing

Course Level: Postgraduate Research

Scholarship Provider: The Flagship Collaboration Fund

Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility: For Australian applicants:

-Generally an applicant must have first-class Honours or equivalent to gain a scholarship at the University of South Australia.

-Scholarships are awarded on the basis that the candidate will be studying full-time. In some cases, candidates can apply to receive scholarships on a part-time basis if there are compelling social reasons (eg the need to provide full-time care of children, disabled, sick, injured or elderly). The need to undertake part- or full-time work is not considered a compelling social reason.

For International applicants;

-Generally an applicant must have first-class Honours or equivalent to gain a scholarship at the University of South Australia.

-An awardee must be enrolled on a full-time basis as a candidate for a Masters by Research or PhD at the University of South Australia.

-An awardee shall be enrolled as an internal candidate at the University of South Australia.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Apply: Electronically

Deadline: 30 November (offered annually)

Further Scholarship Information and Application: http://www.unisa.edu.au/Research/Research-degrees/Scholarships/CSIRO-Flagship-Collaboration-Fund-/

Queensland University of Technology Brisbane offer Postgraduate Research Scholarship for International Student, Australia 2013

Study Subject: Research

Course Level: Postgraduate

Scholarship Provider: Queensland University of Technology Brisbane

Scholarship can be taken at: Australia 

Eligibility:

-Be applying to study a PhD, masters by research, or professional doctorate.

-Have a minimum first class honours or equivalent.

-Not have previously held an Australian Government-funded research scholarship for more than 6 months.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes 

Scholarship Description: An Australian Postgraduate Award living allowance scholarship health-cover costs for your dependents. Tuition fees and health-cover also costs for you. International Postgraduate Research Scholarships are prestigious scholarships, funded by the federal Government to encourage exceptional students to undertake research higher degrees in Australia. 

Apply: By email

Deadline: 12 October 2012 

Further Scholarship Information and Application: http://www.qut.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships-and-prizes/international-postgraduate-research-scholarship-iprs

Murdoch University offers Postgraduate Research Scholarships for international students, Australia 2013 

Study Subjects: Animal Production, Crop and Pasture Production, Fisheries Sciences, Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy, Clinical Sciences, Immunology, Medical Microbiology, Film, Television and Digital Media, Communication and Media Studies, Physical Chemistry, Asian studies, Zoology and Veterinary Science. 

Course Level: Postgraduate Research

Scholarship Provider: Murdoch University

Scholarship can be taken at: Australia 

Eligibility: In order to be eligible to apply for a postgraduate research degree, you must provide evidence of academic or professional attainments that demonstrate you have satisfactory research experience to carry out your proposed research project. The minimum requirements vary for each course however they are likely to include;

-An honours qualification. A Bachelor’s degree with first class honours or upper second class honours from Murdoch University, or its equivalent at another University

-A postgraduate coursework qualification. Completion of other postgraduate qualifications that have involved a substantial research project (i.e: Masters by Research degree)

-Other qualifications or work experience. In some cases, evidence of professional work experience conducting research projects may be regarded as sufficient qualification for entry. Leading large projects, presenting at conferences, publication of research outcomes and implementing organisational change, all assist in demonstrating your ability to fulfil the entry requirements

-IELTS (International English Language Testing System )- 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)

-TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Internet-based – Minimum score of 90 with no band less than 20.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes 

Scholarship Description: Murdoch University is one of Australia’s most research-intensive universities. Murdoch’s Higher Degree by Research completion rates are amongst the highest in Australia across a broad range of Areas of Research strength, for example Animal Production, Crop and Pasture Production, Fisheries Sciences, Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy, Clinical Sciences, Immunology, Medical Microbiology, Film, Television and Digital Media, Communication and Media Studies, Physical Chemistry, Asian studies, Zoology and Veterinary Science.

Apply: By Post

Deadline: 30 September 2012 

Further Scholarship Information and Application: http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Research-capabilities/Future-research-students/International-Scholarships/?s_kwcid=TC%7C9550%7Cresearch%20scholarship%7Cscholarship-positions.com%7CC%7C%7C12830156562&gclid=CLmk356tmrICFcQNfAod-hkABA

University of Western Sydney offer Institute for Culture & Society (ICS) Postgraduate Research Scholarships for International Student, Australia 2013

Study Subject: Cultural Studies

Course Level: Postgraduate

Scholarship Provider: University of Western Sydney

Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:

-Applicants will hold an excellent Bachelor Honours degree, or have equivalent qualifications and/or research experience (including any publications) in a field such as Civil, Mechanical, Materials or Electrical Engineering.

-International applicants must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English. Please refer to the University’s website for information about English Language Requirements. 

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes 

Scholarship Description: The ICS encourages theoretically-directed empirical research on the transformations in culture and society in the global era. The Institute is home to a number of internationally renowned scholars, contributing to the University of Western Sydney receiving the highest ranking for research quality – well above world standard – in Cultural Studies. 

Apply: By Post and Electronically

Deadline: 30 September 2012 

Further Scholarship Information and Application: http://uws.edu.au/research/scholarships/new_higher_degree_research_scholarships#Culture

Study Subjects: Courses offer by the university

Course Level: Postgraduate

Scholarship Provider: Australian Government

Scholarship can be taken at: Australia 

Eligibility:

- Open to international students who want to study a higher degree by research at a Master’s or PhD level.

- Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes 

Scholarship Description: The IPRS (previously referred to as the Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scheme) are open to international students who want to study a higher degree by research at a Master’s or PhD level. The IPRS are funded by the Australian Government and approximately 300 scholarships are awarded nationally each year.

Apply: Electronically

Deadline: 30 September 2012 

Further Scholarship Information and Application: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/fees/scholarships/research