Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Awards in Australia, 2014

Started by scholarman, Dec 18, 2013, 05:31 PM

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Swinburne University offers postgraduate research awards for Australian and international students. To be eligible for a SUPRA, a student must have completed a Bachelor Degree with First Class or Upper Second Class Honours, or be regarded by the University as having an equivalent level. Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Awards offer a non-taxable indexed stipend of around $25,392 p.a. in 2014 and a tuition fee scholarship for up to three years for doctoral studies. Relocation assistance and thesis preparation assistance are provided. The application deadline is 30 May 2014.

Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Swinburne University.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing doctoral studies at Swinburne University.

Scholarship Provider: Swinburne University

Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility: To be eligible for a SUPRA, a student:

-may be a domestic or an international student; and

-must have completed a Bachelor Degree with First Class or Upper Second Class Honours, or be regarded by the University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with these Guidelines; and

-must be undertaking a Research Doctorate; and

-must be enrolled as a full-time student, unless the University has approved a part-time SUPRA for the student under these Guidelines; and

-must not hold a Research Doctorate or an equivalent research qualification; and

-must not previously have held a postgraduate research scholarship (some exceptions may apply, contact Swinburne Research for more information); and must not be receiving an equivalent award, scholarship or salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the APA stipend rate, to undertake the HDR. Income from sources unrelated to the course of study is permitted but must be within the confines of HDR policy section 7.9 'Employment Commitments'. This does not apply to recipients of a JRE Engineering Cadetship.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Australian and International Students can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Awards offer a non-taxable indexed stipend of around $24,653 p.a. in 2013 and a tuition fee scholarship for up to three years for doctoral studies. Relocation assistance and thesis preparation assistance are provided. Open to both local and international students. Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Awards (SUPRAs) are awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking doctoral studies. The awards are provided to assist with general living costs. Tuition fees are also covered by the award.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Scholarships will be offered for up to three years for doctoral studies.

What does it cover? Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Awards offer a non-taxable indexed stipend of around $25,392 p.a. in 2014 and a tuition fee scholarship for up to three years for doctoral studies. Relocation assistance and thesis preparation assistance are provided.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post or in person. If you wish to be considered for a scholarship you must complete the scholarship portion of the candidature application form.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 May 2014. (16 May 2014 deadline applies to applicants from the following countries: Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Burma, Fiji, Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Syria and Zimbabwe.)

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