Scholarship
Description:

• Application
  Deadline: November 30, 2018
• Course
  Level: Scholarships are available
  to undertake a research doctorate degree (PhD).
• Study
  Subject: Scholarships are awarded
  in any of the courses within in faculty of science at University of
  Sydney.
• Scholarship
  Award: The scholarship consists
  of the full cost of academic tuition fees plus a stipend equivalent to an
  Australian Postgraduate Award indexed annually (RTP stipend rates for 2016
  are $26,288 for full-time students), and is awarded for three years,
  subject to satisfactory progress, with a possible extension of up to six
  months.
• Number
  of Scholarships: A limited number of
  full-time postgraduate research scholarships to outstanding international
  students.
• Nationality: International
  students (except Australia or New Zealand)
• Scholarship
  can be taken in Australia

Eligibility
for the Scholarship:

• Eligible
  Countries: International students
  (except Australia or New Zealand) can apply for these postgraduate
  research scholarships.
• Entrance
  Requirements: Applicants
  must:
• Be
  currently enrolled in the final year of a four-year Bachelor’s degree in
  Science or relevant discipline, or an equivalent degree (such as a
  combined Bachelors/Honours/Masters degree), at an international
  university (a non-Australian university). The final year of the degree
  must include a research component which accounts for a minimum of 25% of
  the year;
• Have
  achieved a GPA greater than 85 or an average A grade, or have a relevant
  subject specific GPA of 90, or equivalent;
• May
  not be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold permanent residency
  in Australia;
• Be
  commencing full time postgraduate research study at the University for
  the first time;
• Not
  be in receipt of any other tuition fee scholarship;
• Successfully
  complete their 4th year of their current Bachelors Degree in Science
  meeting the academic requirements of the scholarship and complete in time
  to commence studies at the University of Sydney in the relevant year and
  research period.
• English
  Language Requirements: Applicants
  must have an overall band score of 6.5 or better with no band below 6.0.

Application
Procedure:

STAGE 1: Find a
supervisor

1. Securing
   a supervisor
   Before lodging a PhD application, candidates are required to make contact
   with a potential academic supervisor, or the relevant postgraduate
   research advisor, and discuss their proposed research project. PhD
   candidates can search for a potential academic supervisor using
   the Research Supervisor Connect (RSC) database or contact
   the Future Student Contact Centre for assistance. Contact the
   potential supervisor(s) you have identified to discuss your research
   interest. Once you have secured a supervisor for your proposed research,
   you are ready to progress your application.
2. Prepare
   a research proposal
   Once you have initiated discussions with an academic contact, you should
   prepare an initial research proposal.
3. Revise
   and finalise your research proposal
   In conjunction with your academic contact(s), refine your research
   proposal ready for submission of your formal application.
4. Identify
   and contact two academic referees
   To support your application, we will need to receive references from two
   academic referees who are familiar with your previous academic
   qualifications/achievements. Ensure they are available and willing to
   complete a reference for you, and acquire their correct and current
   contact details.
5. Complete
   the application form
   The Postgraduate Research Application form contains detailed instructions
   about how to fill it in. Make sure you follow these instructions
   precisely. To ensure that your application is complete and can be
   processed as quickly as possible, please ensure you have included all of
   the required supporting documentation.
6. Submit
   your application
   Once you have secured a supervisor and prepared your research proposal,
   you are ready to submit your application. All applications for Doctor of
   Philosophy (Science) should be lodged online.

STAGE 2: Applying
for admission to PhD at the University of Sydney

STAGE 3: Applying
for The Dean’s International Postgraduate Research Scholarship

1. Are you
   currently completing an eligible undergraduate qualification? (Either a
   four-year Bachelor’s degree in Science or a four-year
   Bachelor’s/Honours/Master’s degree in Science, at an international
   university (a non-Australian university). The final year of the degree
   must include a research component which accounts for a minimum of 25% of
   the marks awarded).
2. Are you
   currently enrolled and completing the final year of the eligible degree at
   an international university (outside Australia)?
3. Do you
   have the necessary GPA to apply for the scholarship (minimum GPA 85 or
   equivalent)?
4. Have
   you submitted your online application for admission to a PhD and received
   a 9-digit SID number?

Application Form

Scholarship Link