Scholarships - Updated

Australian citizens and permanent residents

The University of Adelaide offers a range of scholarships for domestic higher degree by research students including Australian Postgraduate Awards (APAs), ARC PhD stipends, Divisional Scholarships, University of Adelaide Scholarships (UAS), Master of Philosophy (no Honours) Scholarships and Master of Philosophy (no Honours) upgrade to PhD scholarships.

APAs are one of the primary sources of support for students undertaking research degrees at the University of Adelaide and are funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR). They are allocated according to the terms and conditions specified by DIISR, namely, on the basis of academic merit and in designated areas of research strength within the University. ARC PhD stipends are available to undertake a specific research project for which funding has been obtained from the Australian Research Council to support collaboration between the University and an industry partner.

All ‘major’ scholarships provide an annual living allowance, which is renewable for the tenure of the award, subject to satisfactory progress. The tenure for a PhD scholarship is three years, with the possibility of extension for a maximum of six months and the tenure of a Masters by Research scholarship is two years, with no possibility of extension. In 2013, the base stipend for a full-time APA and Divisional scholarship holder is $24,653 and for a full-time ARC PhD stipend holder (who commenced from 2005 onwards) $29,653??, tax-free per annum. The base stipend for a full-time ARC PhD stipend holder who commenced in 2004 or earlier is $25,627??. Scholarships are indexed annually.

Further information about the scholarships available and how and when to apply is provided in later sections of this Handbook and is also available from the Senior Scholarships and Finance Officers in the Graduate Centre.

The 2013 conditions of award for APA, UAS and Divisional Scholarships are available on the web

If you are unable to find the answer to your question, please contact the Graduate Centre for advice.

International students

The University of Adelaide has a range of scholarships available for outstanding international higher degree by research applicants including International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS), Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI) and Adelaide Graduate Research Scholarships (AGRS). The scholarships provide for tuition fees and a living allowance equivalent in value to an Australian Postgraduate Award ($24,653 in 2013). The tenure for an international PhD scholarship is three years, with the possibility of extension for a maximum of six months and the tenure of a Master by Research scholarship is two years, with no possibility of extension.

International applicants who have applied for permanent residency may apply for ASI and AGRS scholarships but cannot apply for an IPRS. International applicants are not eligible to apply for APAs or Divisional Scholarships and the Graduate Centre is unable to accept applications for these awards pending the granting of permanent residency.

 International scholarships are only offered to commencing students and applicants who applied in previous international scholarship rounds are not eligible to apply again.

The conditions of award for IPRS, ASI and AGRS scholarships are available on the web

www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/international

Travel scholarships

Postgraduate travel scholarships are available to assist students wishing to undertake postgraduate research at universities and institutions within South Australia, interstate and overseas.

Two types of assistance are available:

• Research scholarships for Australian students at overseas universities -

  These scholarships are intended for postgraduate students wishing to study at an overseas institution. Note that closing dates for applications for most scholarships for overseas study available through Australian sources fall between June and October each year.

• Travel support for postgraduate students

  Travel support is available to postgraduate students enrolled at the University of Adelaide who wish to undertake travel for the purposes of research (e.g. conference attendance), either within South Australia or outside the State. Further information is available on the web site