University of Canberra offers international
postgraduate research scholarships to learn any of the courses for
pursuing PhD degree level. To be eligible for an IPRS, an
applicant must have completed a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours,
or be regarded by the University as having an equivalent level of
attainment. Candidates who are allocated an IPRS are not required to pay
their tuition fees or Overseas Student Health Cover. The application
deadline is 31st October 2013.
postgraduate research scholarships to learn any of the courses for
pursuing PhD degree level. To be eligible for an IPRS, an
applicant must have completed a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours,
or be regarded by the University as having an equivalent level of
attainment. Candidates who are allocated an IPRS are not required to pay
their tuition fees or Overseas Student Health Cover. The application
deadline is 31st October 2013.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by
the University of Canberra.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing
PhD degree level at University of Canberra.
Scholarship Provider: University of Canberra, Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
the University of Canberra.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing
PhD degree level at University of Canberra.
Scholarship Provider: University of Canberra, Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility: -To be eligible for an IPRS, an applicant must:
• Have completed a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours, or be regarded by
the University as having an equivalent level of attainment;
• Be enrolled, or be seeking to enroll, as a full-time candidate in a Doctor of
Philosophy course at the University in the year for which the award is to
be allocated;
• Intend to enroll in an area of research concentration. These are areas in
which the University has particular strength including a concentration of
research resources;
• Be a citizen of any overseas country except New Zealand, and not hold
Australian citizenship or Australian permanent resident status; and
• Not have consumed more than 2.5 equivalent full-time study load (EFTSL)
(i.e. have been enrolled in a maximum of 2.5 years full-time equivalent
(FTE study) in current enrollment in a higher degree by research at the
time of applying for the IPRS.
–An IPRS will not be awarded to a candidate who:
• Is in receipt of an equivalent award, scholarship or salary providing a
benefit greater than 75% of the IPRS rate to undertake the HDR. Income
earned from sources unrelated to the course of study is not subject to the
75% rule;
• Is on paid study leave;
• Holds a research doctorate or equivalent;
• Has held an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)
scholarship within the two years prior to commencing the IPRS.
• Is in receipt of any other scholarship under which course tuition fees are
covered;
• Has consumed more than 2.5 EFTSL in current enrollment in a higher degree
by research at the time of applying for the IPRS.
• Have completed a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours, or be regarded by
the University as having an equivalent level of attainment;
• Be enrolled, or be seeking to enroll, as a full-time candidate in a Doctor of
Philosophy course at the University in the year for which the award is to
be allocated;
• Intend to enroll in an area of research concentration. These are areas in
which the University has particular strength including a concentration of
research resources;
• Be a citizen of any overseas country except New Zealand, and not hold
Australian citizenship or Australian permanent resident status; and
• Not have consumed more than 2.5 equivalent full-time study load (EFTSL)
(i.e. have been enrolled in a maximum of 2.5 years full-time equivalent
(FTE study) in current enrollment in a higher degree by research at the
time of applying for the IPRS.
–An IPRS will not be awarded to a candidate who:
• Is in receipt of an equivalent award, scholarship or salary providing a
benefit greater than 75% of the IPRS rate to undertake the HDR. Income
earned from sources unrelated to the course of study is not subject to the
75% rule;
• Is on paid study leave;
• Holds a research doctorate or equivalent;
• Has held an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)
scholarship within the two years prior to commencing the IPRS.
• Is in receipt of any other scholarship under which course tuition fees are
covered;
• Has consumed more than 2.5 EFTSL in current enrollment in a higher degree
by research at the time of applying for the IPRS.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The University of Canberra is allocated an International Postgraduate
Research Scholarships (IPRS) each year. Applicants must be commencing a PhD.
Candidates who are allocated an IPRS are not required to pay their tuition fees
or Overseas Student Health Cover.
Research Scholarships (IPRS) each year. Applicants must be commencing a PhD.
Candidates who are allocated an IPRS are not required to pay their tuition fees
or Overseas Student Health Cover.
Duration of award (s): The duration of a full-time IPRS is three years for a candidate
undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy course.
-Scholarship recipients will be assessed formally no less than annually through
the Annual Progress Report process for continued eligibility of their
awards.
-The duration of an IPRS will be reduced by any period of study
undertaken: towards the degree prior to the commencement of the IPRS:
or towards the degree during suspension of the IPRS.
undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy course.
-Scholarship recipients will be assessed formally no less than annually through
the Annual Progress Report process for continued eligibility of their
awards.
-The duration of an IPRS will be reduced by any period of study
undertaken: towards the degree prior to the commencement of the IPRS:
or towards the degree during suspension of the IPRS.
What does it cover? The maximum value of an IPRS in a year is equal to:
– The annual course cost, as determined by the University; plus
-The cost of a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the
-Australian Government Department of Health and Aging and which covers
the student and their spouse and dependents (if any) for the period of the
IPRS.
-An IPRS scholarship recipient will concurrently be awarded either an
Australian Postgraduate Award or a University of Canberra Higher Degree by
Research Stipend to assist with general living expenses.
-An IPRS scholarship does not cover the cost of student union or amenities
fees, costs associated with overseas fieldwork, bridging English language
course or travel expenses associated with the relocation of the recipient
to take up the award.
– The annual course cost, as determined by the University; plus
-The cost of a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the
-Australian Government Department of Health and Aging and which covers
the student and their spouse and dependents (if any) for the period of the
IPRS.
-An IPRS scholarship recipient will concurrently be awarded either an
Australian Postgraduate Award or a University of Canberra Higher Degree by
Research Stipend to assist with general living expenses.
-An IPRS scholarship does not cover the cost of student union or amenities
fees, costs associated with overseas fieldwork, bridging English language
course or travel expenses associated with the relocation of the recipient
to take up the award.
Selection criteria: Selection of IPRS recipients will be undertaken by the University
Research Scholarships Committee on the basis of academic merit and
research potential.
Research Scholarships Committee on the basis of academic merit and
research potential.
Notification: Only successful applicants will be notified. All successful applicants
will be contacted up until the 20th of December 2013.
will be contacted up until the 20th of December 2013.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st October 2013.
