Australia International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)

Australia International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)

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Australian Gov’t/DIISR 
Masters/PhD Degree 

Deadline: varies, July-Oct (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Course starts 2014 

Brief description:

The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) program enables international students to undertake a postgraduate research qualification in Australia and gain experience with leading Australian researchers.  The scholarships are available for a period of two years for a Masters by research degree or three years for a Doctorate by research degree.

Host Institution(s):

Participating Universities in Australia

Field of study:

Any eligible postgraduate research programme offered at participating Australian Universities.

Number of Awards:

Around 330 are awarded annually.

Target group:

Scholarships are open to international students of all countries (except New Zealand).

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship covers tuition fees and health cover costs (for both recipients and their dependents).

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for an IPRS the applicant must be an international student (except New Zealand) and commencing full-time enrolment in a higher degree by research at an eligible university in Australia. The basic eligibility criteria for an IPRS are listed in section 3.10.1 of theCommonwealth Scholarships Guidelines (Research) 2012.

Application instructions:

Applications for a scholarship need to be made directly to a participating Universities/Higher Education Providers (HEPs) in Australia at which the applicant wishes to conduct their postgraduate research.. HEPs are responsible for determining the selection process by which scholarships are allocated to applicants.   Students need to approach the scholarship office at their chosen university for direction about the process to apply for an IPRS and key deadline dates.  The deadline varies among universities but isaround July-October each year.

It is important to read the Frequently Asked Questions and visit the website of the University where you intend to apply and the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://education.gov.au/international-postgraduate-research-scholarships