Swinburne University of Technology offers Chancellor's Research Scholarship for both International (http://scholarship-positions.com/international-scholarship-for-international-students-to-study-in-abroad/2011/09/12/)and Local doctorate students to do research at Australia, 2012
Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the University
Course Level:Doctorate
Scholarship Provider: Swinburne
Scholarship can be taken at: Swinburne University of Technology
Eligibility:To become and remain eligible for a CRS a student:
-May be a local or an international student
-Must meet the University's enrolment eligibility criteria including language proficiency
-Must have completed a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours, or be regarded by the University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with these Guidelines
-Must be undertaking a research doctorate
-Must be enrolled as a full-time student, unless the University has approved a part-time CRS for the student under these Guidelines
-Must not previously have held a postgraduate research scholarship (some exceptions may apply, contact Swinburne Research for more information)
-Must not be receiving an equivalent award, scholarship or salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the CRS stipend rate, to undertake the HDR
-Must study in an identified area of research strength for Swinburne University
-Must undertake a 6 month overseas research placement at an institution identified and approved by Swinburne University
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The Swinburne University Chancellor's Research Scholarship (CRS ) is the University's premier research award. They are awarded to students of exceptional research potential to undertake a higher degree by research (HDR). The successful applicants will become members of a research team working under the direction of senior researchers. The awards provide an annual stipend of $30,000, an Establishment Grant of up to $3,000 and up to $5000 for a 6 month overseas placement in a collaborating laboratory or organisation nominated by Swinburne. This overseas placement is a condition of the award. The scholarship also covers tuition fees.
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: Mid year Round – closing date 31 May 2012 and Main Round 2013 – closing date 31 Oct 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application (http://www.research.swinburne.edu.au/research-students/documents/CRS_scholarship_guide_2012.pdf)