Scholarships for International Research Fees (SIRFs) in Australia

University of Western Australia
offers scholarships for international research fees to undertake the
degree of Masters by Research or Doctorate by Research. Applications for
SIRF scholarships are rated according to academic achievement, english language
achievement, research training achievement and proposed research environment.
Allocation of scholarships is the outcome of a competitive ranking and
selection process in which applications are scored and ranked by schools,
faculties and the university scholarships committee, according to these common
criteria on the basis of evidence provided. These scholarships cover
international tuition fees for up to four (4) years, as well as Overseas Health
Cover for the award holder only. The application deadline is 30th
August 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by
the University of Western Australia.
Course Level: Scholarships are available to undertake the
degree of Masters by Research or Doctorate by Research at the The University of
Western Australia (UWA).
Scholarship Provider: University of Western Australia (UWA)
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility: –Applications
for SIRF scholarships are rated according to the following criteria: (a)
Academic achievement; (b) English language achievement;(c) Research training
achievement; and(d) Proposed research environment. Allocation of scholarships
is the outcome of a competitive ranking and selection process in which
applications are scored and ranked by Schools, Faculties and the University
Scholarships Committee, according to these common criteria on the basis of
evidence provided.
-Please note: SIRF scholarships can only be awarded to applicants who have also
been offered a living allowance scholarship equivalent to the Australian
Postgraduate Award.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Applications are invited from suitably qualified international students
for scholarships to undertake the degree of Masters by Research or Doctorate by
Research at the The University of Western Australia (UWA). Application for a
scholarship is also an application for admission to the University. The
aim of the UWA SIRF scheme is to attract top quality international postgraduate
students to areas in which the University has specialised research strengths
and to support Australia’s research effort. Successful applicants can expect to
become members of a research team working under the direction of senior
researchers and in an area which has attracted external resources. These
scholarships cover International Tuition Fees for up to four (4) years, as well
as Overseas Health Cover for the award holder only. SIRF scholarships do not
cover the cost of health insurance premiums for dependants of the award holder.
SIRF awardees may also be awarded a full living allowance scholarship.
Duration of award(s): The scholarship is tenable for the duration of the course for which it
is awarded which is—
two years for the degree of master’s by research; or
three years for a doctoral degree.
What does it cover?  These scholarships cover International Tuition Fees for up to four (4)
years, as well as Overseas Health Cover for the award holder only. SIRF
scholarships do not cover the cost of health insurance premiums for dependants
of the award holder. SIRF awardees may also be awarded a full living allowance
scholarship. SIRF awardees may also be awarded a full living allowance
scholarship and UWA Top-Up Scholarship (the total combined value was
$28,153 per annum in 2013). Please see the entries for University
Postgraduate Awards (UPAIS); University International Stipends
(UIS) and UWA Safety-Net Top-Up Scholarships for further
information about living allowance scholarships.
Selection Criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on academic achievement.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30th August 2013.

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