Victoria University offers International
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Australia.These scholarships are
awarded on the basis of academic merit. The International Postgraduate Research
Scholarship (IPRS) covers the full tuition costs, overseas student health cover
and provides a living allowance of $22,860 per annum.
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Australia.These scholarships are
awarded on the basis of academic merit. The International Postgraduate Research
Scholarship (IPRS) covers the full tuition costs, overseas student health cover
and provides a living allowance of $22,860 per annum.
Study Subject(s):
Scholarships are provided in the field of Applied Informatics, Diversity
and Wellbeing, Education, Diversity and Lifelong Learning, Supply Chain,
Logistics and Transport, Sport, Exercise Science and Active Living, Strategic
Economics and Sustainable Environmental Technologies by the Victoria
University in Australia
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing postgraduate
research degree level at Victoria University in Australia
Scholarship Provider: Victoria University in Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Scholarships are provided in the field of Applied Informatics, Diversity
and Wellbeing, Education, Diversity and Lifelong Learning, Supply Chain,
Logistics and Transport, Sport, Exercise Science and Active Living, Strategic
Economics and Sustainable Environmental Technologies by the Victoria
University in Australia
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing postgraduate
research degree level at Victoria University in Australia
Scholarship Provider: Victoria University in Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility: To be eligible
for an IPRS 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.
for an IPRS 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.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: 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
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
Duration of award(s): The IPRS 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.
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.
What does it cover? 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 $23,728 per
annum (2013rate)
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 $23,728 per
annum (2013rate)
Selection Criteria: Applications
are assessed against the eligibility criteria for the IPRS . 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.
are assessed against the eligibility criteria for the IPRS . 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).
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
applicant, whether accepted for publication, or published, and nature
of publication (e.g. refereed journal article,
report, conference abstract, etc).
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.
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
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.
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
their scholarship application after 12 December 2013
How to Apply: The
mode of applying is online. Applicants for the International Postgraduate
Research Scholarships (IPRS) must submit two applications:
-Applicants must first submit a scholarship application to
the Admissions and Scholarships Coordinator in the Graduate
Research Centre.
-Applicants must then apply through the Victoria University International online application system. Please make
sure that you identify yourself as an International Postgraduate Research
Scholarship (IPRS) applicant on this application form.
mode of applying is online. Applicants for the International Postgraduate
Research Scholarships (IPRS) must submit two applications:
-Applicants must first submit a scholarship application to
the Admissions and Scholarships Coordinator in the Graduate
Research Centre.
-Applicants must then apply through the Victoria University International online application system. Please make
sure that you identify yourself as an International Postgraduate Research
Scholarship (IPRS) applicant on this application form.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is May for mid-year 2013 entry.
