Deakin University International Research Scholarships (DUIRS)
Deakin University offers scholarships to international students of outstanding academic merit who wish to undertake research masters and doctoral programs. The scholarships provide financial support for three years for a doctoral program and two years for a masters program. Up to 10 scholarships are available for tuition fees plus a stipend of A$15,000 per annum.
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)
The IPRS scheme is funded by the Commonwealth Government and provides tuition fees and health insurance benefits for international candidates to undertake higher degree by research programs in areas which will support Australian research strengths. Successful applicants receive an IPRS scholarship plus a living allowance from Deakin at the standard Australian Postgraduate Award rate (A$18,837 per year for a single person, and for students with dependants A$22,112 for 2005). A relocation allowance may also be provided, as well as an allowance for production of the thesis. Students awarded scholarships are required to commence study by August 31.
Eligibility
- hold a bachelors degree with first class honours or an equivalent qualification;
- be citizens of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and not hold permanent resident status in Australia;
- study full-time on campus at Deakin University;
- satisfy all academic requirements for entry to the masters or doctoral program including English language proficiency levels.
How to apply
Candidates must complete the Research Degree Postgraduate Application and include certified/notarised evidence of academic qualifications and English language proficiency. Two completed referee reports must be forwarded to Deakin International by your referees. Applications for scholarships must reach Deakin International by September 30. Students who are in receipt of a fully-funded University or Commonwealth Scholarship and who bring their families to Australia for the duration of the postgraduate studies are eligible for exemption from paying Victorian government primary and secondary school fees for their dependants.
For futher details visit the Research website on www.deakin.edu.au/research/admin/hdradmin/index.php
