The Victoria University is offering international
postgraduate research scholarships. Scholarships are open to international
students applying for a Higher Degree by Research course (PhD, Masters by
Research or Professional Doctorate). These scholarships are awarded on the
basis of academic merit and only applicants with outstanding academic results
are likely to be successful. Recipients of the VUIPRS receive a living
allowance of $ 22,860 per annum (2013 rate) for the duration of the
scholarship. In addition, each recipient receives an Executive Dean’s
International Scholarship to cover tuition fees for the duration of
the scholarship. Application should be submitted till May for mid-year
2013 entry.
postgraduate research scholarships. Scholarships are open to international
students applying for a Higher Degree by Research course (PhD, Masters by
Research or Professional Doctorate). These scholarships are awarded on the
basis of academic merit and only applicants with outstanding academic results
are likely to be successful. Recipients of the VUIPRS receive a living
allowance of $ 22,860 per annum (2013 rate) for the duration of the
scholarship. In addition, each recipient receives an Executive Dean’s
International Scholarship to cover tuition fees for the duration of
the scholarship. Application should be submitted till May for mid-year
2013 entry.
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 Technology
offered by the Victoria University in Australia
Course Level: This scholarship is available for
pursuing Postgraduate Research course (PhD, Masters by Research or
Professional Doctorate) at Victoria University.
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 Technology
offered by the Victoria University in Australia
Course Level: This scholarship is available for
pursuing Postgraduate Research course (PhD, Masters by Research or
Professional Doctorate) at Victoria University.
Scholarship Provider: Victoria University in Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility: To be
eligible for a VUIPRS, 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.
Victoria University’s International Postgraduate Research Scholarships are open
to international students applying for a Higher Degree by Research course (PhD,
Masters by Research or Professional Doctorate). These scholarships are
typically targeted to building research activity and capacity in Victoria
University’s areas of research focus.
eligible for a VUIPRS, 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.
Victoria University’s International Postgraduate Research Scholarships are open
to international students applying for a Higher Degree by Research course (PhD,
Masters by Research or Professional Doctorate). These scholarships are
typically targeted to building research activity and capacity in Victoria
University’s areas of research focus.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students (except Australia and New Zealand) can
apply for this scholarship.
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 VUIPRS 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? Recipients of the VUIPRS receive a living allowance of
$ 22,860 per annum (2013 rate) for the duration of the scholarship.
In addition, each recipient receives an Executive Dean’s
International Scholarship to cover tuition fees for the duration of
the scholarship.
$ 22,860 per annum (2013 rate) for the duration of the scholarship.
In addition, each recipient receives an Executive Dean’s
International Scholarship to cover tuition fees for the duration of
the scholarship.
Selection Criteria: Applications are assessed against the eligibility criteria for the
VUIPRS. 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).
-Relevant research work experience.
-Publications–including percentage contribution of applicant, whether accepted
for publication, or published, and nature of publication (e.g. refereed journal
article, 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.
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
-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.
VUIPRS. 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).
-Relevant research work experience.
-Publications–including percentage contribution of applicant, whether accepted
for publication, or published, and nature of publication (e.g. refereed journal
article, 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.
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
-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.
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: To apply
for Victoria University’s Postgraduate Research Scholarships (VUIPRS) you need
to submit two applications:
1 -Submit a scholarship application to the Admissionsand Scholarships Coordinator in the Graduate Research Centre.
2 -Apply through the Victoria University International online application system. Remember to
identify yourself as a Victoria University International Postgraduate Research
Scholarship (VUIPRS) applicant on the application form.
for Victoria University’s Postgraduate Research Scholarships (VUIPRS) you need
to submit two applications:
1 -Submit a scholarship application to the Admissionsand Scholarships Coordinator in the Graduate Research Centre.
2 -Apply through the Victoria University International online application system. Remember to
identify yourself as a Victoria University International Postgraduate Research
Scholarship (VUIPRS) applicant on the application form.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is May for mid-year 2013 entry.