China Scholarship Council - University of Adelaide Joint Postgraduate Scholarships Program
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Madam Zhang Xiuqin and Professor John Taplin
Signing Agreement to accept PhD students from China under the Scholarship Umbrella
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The China Scholarship Council (CSC) and The University of Adelaide (UA) are jointly offering postgraduate research scholarships to students from the People's Republic of China who intend to undertake a postgraduate research degree at the University of Adelaide. Up to 50 scholarships will be available for students commencing in semester 2, 2010.
UA will provide an Adelaide University China Fee Scholarship to each student selected under this program. This Scholarship will pay the full tuition fee.
CSC will provide each student selected under this program with a living allowance as prescribed from time to time by the Chinese Government for the term of the Scholarship, a return airfare to Australia by the most economical route, visa application fees, and the cost of the Australian Government approved Overseas Student Health Cover. Fares for dependants and removal expenses will not be provided.
Only candidates undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy program are eligible. If the selected Chinese students successfully complete the requirements of the program, they will be conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy degree by the University of Adelaide.
Scholarships under this program will be for up to four years, subject to satisfactory academic progress, An extension beyond three and a half years requires the approval of both CSC and the University.
On occasions the University of Adelaide may accept students into joint degree programs with Chinese University partner institutions whereby students spend part of their time at each of the two universities. Students interested in these arrangements should, prior to application, check with the Adelaide Graduate Centre to see if such an arrangement exists. In the event that such an agreement does exist students will be directed to a special application form as they should NOT use the standard China Scholarship Council-University of Adelaide application form.
Eligibility Criteria for China Scholarships
Adelaide University China Fee Scholarships will only be available to those applicants who:
- Are citizens and permanent residents of the People's Republic of China at the time of application;
- Are less than 35 years old at the time of application (this is a CSC eligibility requirement);
- Are a university student completing a master's degree, or enrolled as a first year PhD student, or new graduates from their university at the time of application;
- Are not currently working or studying abroad (outside the People's Republic of China);
- Agree to return to China upon completion of their studies and/or research;
- Hold an unconditional offer of enrolment at the University of Adelaide, which is subject to the applicant also being successful in applying for a CSC award. They must therefore fulfil the relevant academic entry requirements set by the University of Adelaide for all international scholarship holders, including a high level of English language proficiency;
- English is the language of instruction at the University of Adelaide and proficiency in speaking, listening to, reading and writing English is essential. The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the preferred English language proficiency. Information about the Minimum English language proficiency for entry can be found at http://www.international.adelaide.edu.au/admission/#elp2009.
- The Scholarships will give priority to graduates of the Chinese universities listed as "985 Project" Universities.
- Satisfy the selection criteria set out by CSC by completing the CSC Application Form and the CSC Employer Reference Form at http://apply.csc.edu.cn/
Applicants should be intending to pursue a PhD in one of the priority areas identified by CSC or one of those identified by the University of Adelaide. Currently, the seven priority areas for these scholarships are:
- High and New Technology in Agriculture
- Applied Social Science and WTO-related Areas (e.g., Finance)
- Energy Sources and Environment
- Engineering
- Life Science and Public Health
- Material Science and New Material
- Telecommunication and lnformation Technology
Application Procedures
- Kindly note that this process can take several weeks and so we encourage you to enquire early!
- Review the areas of study available at the University of Adelaide. A summary of Postgraduate Research Programs available to International Students can be found at: http://www.international.adelaide.edu.au/study/pgr/
- Contact the Adelaide Graduate Centre. Provide an official copy of your academic record (including official English translations), an overview of your proposed research interest, your CV, and evidence of your IELTS or TOEFL results. The Dean of Graduate Studies will make an initial decision regarding your eligibility to apply for admission to a University of Adelaide PhD.
- If the Dean of Graduate Studies determines that you are eligible to apply we will contact the Faculty/School/Discipline to determine whether suitable supervisors are available to oversee your proposed research. You should not approach prospective supervisors!
- If suitable supervisors are available the Adelaide Graduate Centre will
invite you to submit an application and provide you with the appropriate forms. In order to apply you must use the
special
'Application for University of Adelaide-China Fee Scholarship and admission
to a PhD' form and the 'Referee Report'
form which are red in colour. DO NOT use the standard red IPGRS application form for
all other international students. Kindly note that applications should NOT
be sent to the International Office. The correct delivery address is provided
below.
- Discuss your application with an academic staff member at your Home University. Your Home University will need to demonstrate support for your application by completing the 'Certification' section of the application form.
- Complete the application and include all documentation including transcripts, evidence of your English Language Proficiency (refer to http://www.international.adelaide.edu.au/admission/#elp2009 for minimum requirements), a CV including any research publications, professional memberships and any correspondence you have had with your allocated supervisor at the University of Adelaide. All copies of documentation must be certified. (Please refer to the final page of the application form for more details regarding requirements for certified documents).
- Academic reference forms can be completed and sealed in a signed envelope by your referee. You can then add these to the other application documentation to be sent.
Forward your application by 31 January 2010 to:
Adelaide Graduate Centre
International Research Scholarships Officer
Level 6, 115 Grenfell Street
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide SA 5005 Australia
If you are successful in being accepted into the PhD program and being awarded an Adelaide University China Fee Scholarship, you must then complete the China Scholarship Council Application and Employer Reference form which can be found at: http://apply.csc.edu.cn
The closing date for applications to the China Scholarship Council is 31 January 2010.
Selection Process and Timeframes
31 January 2010
Closing date for "Application for University of Adelaide-China Fee Scholarship and admission to a PhD" to be received by Adelaide Graduate Centre.
March 2010
Applicants must lodge the China Scholarship Council Application Form and the China Scholarship Council Employer Reference Form with the China Scholarship Council. The University of Adelaide will provide the China Scholarship Council with a ranked list of suitable candidates (names and subject areas) to be considered for the scholarship program and a copy of the admissions offer letters for each candidate.
May 2010
China Scholarship Council will evaluate the listed candidates according to CSC requirements and priorities, and provide the University of Adelaide with a shortlist of potential scholarship recipients.
The University of Adelaide and the China Scholarship Council will announce the final list of scholarship recipients and forward scholarship offer letters to successful candidates.
Prior to 30 September 2010
Successful applicants will commence PhD studies.
Further Information
China Scholarship Council
Mr WANG Renfeng
Project Officer
Division of Cooperation and Consultancy, China Scholarship Council
Level 13, Building A3, Five Buildings, No.9 Chegongzhuang Avenue,
Beijing 100044, P. R. China
Tel: +86 10 6609 3967
Fax: +86 10 6609 3963
Email: rfwang@csc.edu.cn
http://www.csc.edu.cn
University of Adelaide
Adelaide Graduate Centre
The University of Adelaide
ADELAIDE SA 5005 AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 8 8303 5271
Email: graduate.centre@adelaide.edu.au
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