2013 USQ Postgraduate Research Scholarships at University of Western Sydney, Australia

Postgraduate Research Scholarships for Australian Students at University of Southern Queensland, Australia 2013

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the University
Course Level:This Scholarship programme is available for Postgraduate Research program
Scholarship Provider: University of Southern Queensland
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
-enrolled or be eligible to enroll full-time in a Higher Degree by Research at the University of Southern Queensland
-not previously have held an Australian Government-funding postgraduate research scholarship unless it was terminated within six months of the commencement of benefits
-not be in receipt of similar funding from the Australian Government
-commence the degree by the date set by the University or the scholarship may be withdrawn and reallocated to another applicant.

Scholarship Open for International Students:  The Scholarship is open for Australian Students

Scholarship Description: USQ Postgraduate Research Scholarships are awarded to new students of exceptional research potential undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (Doctor of Philosophy). Although consideration will be given to those students who are currently enrolled in a PhD. Recipients of these awards will receive a stipend and Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents will be allocated a place funded by the Research Training Scheme (RTS). Other international candidates will be liable for tuition fees. Please note that this information is subject to change.

Number of Awards: Not Known

Tenure of Award: The period of tenure of an award is three years for doctorate.

Value:  USQ Postgraduate Research Scholarships carry a yearly stipend of $30 000 per annum to the successful applicant. Payments are made on a fortnightly basis over the year. Should a successful USQ PRS applicant be an international student and enrol with the Faculty of Engineering and Surveying (FoES) then FoES may provide a further $3 000 top up to the successful applicant.

Selection criteria
-have applied for enrollment or currently be enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program full-time on-campus at USQ
-meet the PhD enrollment entry requirements
-demonstrate outstanding research potential
-scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, research capacity and relevance of proposed research to USQ’s areas of research concentration
-projects involving human or animal experimentation, including social/psychological research, must conform to NH&MRC guidelines and ethical clearance will be required prior to commencement of any such project.

Notifications : Not Known

How to Apply: To apply for this scholarship, applicants must complete and forward the following documentation by email to orhd@usq.edu.au

Scholarship Application Deadline: 22 October 2012

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