The Commonwealth Government through the Department
of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary
Education (DIICCSRTE) offers International Postgraduate Research
Scholarships at Swinburne University in Australia. IPRS is awarded to an
international student of exceptional research potential undertaking a
research doctorate. A student must be a citizen of a country other
than Australia or New Zealand. International students can apply for
these scholarships. The application deadline is 31st October
2013.
of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary
Education (DIICCSRTE) offers International Postgraduate Research
Scholarships at Swinburne University in Australia. IPRS is awarded to an
international student of exceptional research potential undertaking a
research doctorate. A student must be a citizen of a country other
than Australia or New Zealand. International students can apply for
these scholarships. The application deadline is 31st October
2013.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided to learn the research programs and current
projects in Faculty of Business and Enterprise, Faculty of Engineering and
Industrial Sciences, Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, Faculty of Design and
Faculty of Information & Communication Technologies at Swinburne
University.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing research
degree level at Swinburne University.
Scholarship Provider: Commonwealth Government through the
Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and
Tertiary Education (DIICCSRTE)
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
projects in Faculty of Business and Enterprise, Faculty of Engineering and
Industrial Sciences, Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, Faculty of Design and
Faculty of Information & Communication Technologies at Swinburne
University.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing research
degree level at Swinburne University.
Scholarship Provider: Commonwealth Government through the
Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and
Tertiary Education (DIICCSRTE)
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility: To be eligible for an IPRS and to maintain entitlement to the IPRS, a
student must:
-be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand; and
-meet international student visa requirements as specified by the Commonwealth
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
-be commencing enrollment in a research doctorate for the first time at an Australian University;
and
-be accepted for candidature and enrolled in a research doctorate at Swinburne
University; and
-be enrolled on a full-time basis; and
-be undertaking study in a subject area identified by Swinburne University as
one of its areas of research concentration; and
-be ineligible for study under the Commonwealth’s Research Training Scheme
(RTS) at the commencement of the HDR; and
-satisfy Swinburne’s academic entry requirements for a research doctorate
program including the English proficiency levels set by Swinburne
University for international students; and
-not hold a research doctorate degree regarded by Swinburne University to be
equivalent to an Australian research doctorate degree; and not have
held an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)
scholarship within the two years prior to the commencement of their IPRS;
and
-not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under
any other scholarship scheme to which the Commonwealth Government makes a
substantial contribution; and
-not previously have received an IPRS for a research doctorate degree; and
-not previously have received an IPRS for a research Masters degree,
unless: that degree was completed and the student is undertaking a
research doctorate degree; or the student has converted their IPRS.
student must:
-be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand; and
-meet international student visa requirements as specified by the Commonwealth
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
-be commencing enrollment in a research doctorate for the first time at an Australian University;
and
-be accepted for candidature and enrolled in a research doctorate at Swinburne
University; and
-be enrolled on a full-time basis; and
-be undertaking study in a subject area identified by Swinburne University as
one of its areas of research concentration; and
-be ineligible for study under the Commonwealth’s Research Training Scheme
(RTS) at the commencement of the HDR; and
-satisfy Swinburne’s academic entry requirements for a research doctorate
program including the English proficiency levels set by Swinburne
University for international students; and
-not hold a research doctorate degree regarded by Swinburne University to be
equivalent to an Australian research doctorate degree; and not have
held an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)
scholarship within the two years prior to the commencement of their IPRS;
and
-not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under
any other scholarship scheme to which the Commonwealth Government makes a
substantial contribution; and
-not previously have received an IPRS for a research doctorate degree; and
-not previously have received an IPRS for a research Masters degree,
unless: that degree was completed and the student is undertaking a
research doctorate degree; or the student has converted their IPRS.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these scholarships
(A student must be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New
Zealand).
(A student must be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New
Zealand).
Scholarship Description: The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (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 the Australian higher education
sector and to support Australia’s research effort. The International
Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) is awarded to an international
student of exceptional research potential undertaking a research
doctorate. The award covers tuition costs and the cost of Overseas Student
Health Cover. No living allowance is provided.
established to maintain and develop international research linkages and
specifically aims to attract top quality international postgraduate
students to areas of research strength in the Australian higher education
sector and to support Australia’s research effort. The International
Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) is awarded to an international
student of exceptional research potential undertaking a research
doctorate. The award covers tuition costs and the cost of Overseas Student
Health Cover. No living allowance is provided.
Duration of award(s): –The duration of an IPRS is three years for a student undertaking
research doctorate study. Awards are not available to Masters candidates.
The date of first enrollment is the commencement date for the scholarship.
-The duration of an IPRS will be reduced by any periods of study undertaken
during suspension of the IPRS.
-Swinburne University may also approve an extension to the duration of an IPRS
for a Research Doctorate student of up to six months provided the student is
making satisfactory progress and the grounds for the extension are related to
study and are beyond the control of the student.
research doctorate study. Awards are not available to Masters candidates.
The date of first enrollment is the commencement date for the scholarship.
-The duration of an IPRS will be reduced by any periods of study undertaken
during suspension of the IPRS.
-Swinburne University may also approve an extension to the duration of an IPRS
for a Research Doctorate student of up to six months provided the student is
making satisfactory progress and the grounds for the extension are related to
study and are beyond the control of the student.
What does it cover? The maximum value of an IPRS in a year is equal to:
– The estimated annual program cost for the research doctoral program being
undertaken by the student; plus
-The cost of a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by
the Commonwealth Government Department of Health and Ageing and which
covers the student and their spouse and dependents (if any) for the period
of the IPRS.
– The estimated annual program cost for the research doctoral program being
undertaken by the student; plus
-The cost of a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by
the Commonwealth Government Department of Health and Ageing and which
covers the student and their spouse and dependents (if any) for the period
of the IPRS.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post or in person.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st October 2013.
