Macquarie University is pleased to offer 50 International iMQRTP and 50
Domestic MQRTP mid-year scholarships. These scholarships are available to
eligible newly commencing PhD candidates and candidates who commenced their PhD
in 2017.
The Macquarie
University Research Training Program scholarship (MQRTP) scheme allocates funds
annually to attract and
support high quality domestic and international
research candidates to undertake research primarily in the University’s
identified strategic priority areas, as well as the broader University
community.
Macquarie University
is a public research university based in Sydney, Australia, in the suburb of
Macquarie Park. Founded in 1964 by the New South Wales Government, it was the
third university to be established in the metropolitan area of Sydney.
Applicants must meet
the University’s HDR English Language Requirements. Applicants who have not met
the English language requirements at the time of application are not eligible
to apply.
Course
Level:
Scholarships are available for pursuing full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
programme.
Study
Subject:
Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.
Scholarship
Award:
The Australian Government and Macquarie University offer a tuition fee offset
through the Research Training Program (RTP) for up to a maximum of three years
for a full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Under the MQRTP scheme, Macquarie
University offers international and domestic candidates a living allowance
stipend of up to a maximum of three years for a full-time PhD, valued at
$26,682 (indexed annually) per annum tax exempt (2017 rate) paid as a
fortnightly stipend. International candidates must organise and pay for their
own Overseas Health Cover (OSHC).
Scholarship
can be taken in
Australia
Eligibility:
- Candidates
commencing their PhD program at MQ in 2017, including those that have
commenced already in 2017, or have a candidature-only offer for 2017 but
have yet to commence, or those that have yet to apply. - Eligible
for direct entry into the three-year PhD program. Please refer to the
admission requirements for PhD. - Applicants
must meet the University’s HDR English Language Requirements. Applicants
who have not met the English language requirements at the time of
application are not eligible to apply. No conditional offers will be made. - Candidates
are expected to undertake full-time, internal, on-site candidature at
Macquarie University by 15 December 2017. - Able to
start in 2017 as an offer cannot be deferred beyond 2017. - Candidates
will be rated against the scholarship rating guidelines. - Not a
currently enrolled candidate in Macquarie’s Master of Research (MRes)
program.
Nationality: Domestic and international
students can apply for these scholarships.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirement: Admission to Macquarie University’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
program will have the following new requirements:
- Applicant
to have completed the Macquarie University’s Master of Research (MRes)
with at least 75% in the second year of the MRes; or - Applicant
to have completed a Master of Philosophy; or - Applicant
to have completed Master’s degree from another institution with the major
research component. The size and length of the research thesis may vary,
but it is expected to be of an equivalent scale and scope to the Macquarie
University MRes thesis. Performance to be at Distinction level (75% or
greater).
English Language
Requirement: The University’s English requirements are:
- TOEFL
(computer?based): Overall of 237 with minimum 19 in Listening, 19 in
Reading, 25 in Structure/Writing and TWE of 5.0; OR - TOEFL
(paper?based): Overall of 580 with 53 in Listening, 52 in Reading, 59 in
Structure/Written Expression and TWE of 5.0; OR - iBT
(internet?based TOEFL): Overall score of 92 with 23 in Speaking, 18 in
Listening, 17 in Reading and 22 in Writing; OR - IELTS
(academic version): Overall 6.5 with minimum of 6.0 in each band
How to
Apply:
- New
applicants yet to submit an application must provide a complete
application via the eApplication
portal (transcripts, degrees/statement of completion, English
proficiency evidence, proposal and other relevant documentation).
Applicants must request referees to email reports to HDRO office as soon
as possible. No conditional offers will be made. You must select “2017
Mid-Year MQRTP” in the scholarship section when you complete your application. - Candidates
who commenced in 2017 (including those who have completed the Master of
Research program at Macquarie University and progressing into the PhD but
did not meet the PhD scholarship criteria). Candidates must submit a scholarship application form to hdrschol-at-mq.edu.au with the subject line:
“2017 Mid-Year MQRTP” and include your student ID number. - International
and domestic candidates who have currently been offered candidature for
2017 commencement and have not yet enrolled in their PhD program are
eligible to apply for these scholarships if they can commence by 15
December 2017. Please notify hdrschol-at-mq.edu.au with the subject line:
“2017 Mid-Year MQRTP” and include your student ID number. If you have not
previously applied for scholarships, you will need to complete a scholarship application form. - Candidates
who have already submitted an application to Macquarie University and
would like to apply for the scholarship must notify hdrschol-at-mq.edu.au
with the subject line: “2017 Mid-Year MQRTP” and include your student ID
number if applicable.
Candidates who have
already submitted an application to Macquarie University and would like to
apply for the scholarship must notify hdrschol-at-mq.edu.au with the subject
line: “2017 Mid-Year MQRTP” and include your student ID number if applicable.
Application
Deadline:
The application deadline is May 10, 2017.