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International Postgraduate Research Scholarships

• International Postgraduate Research Scholarships
• Adelaide Scholarships International
• Adelaide Fee Scholarships International
• Conditions for IPRS, ASI and AFSI Scholarships
• Adelaide Graduate Fee Scholarships
• China Scholarship Council
• Endeavour Awards for International applicants

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)

IPRS are funded by the Commonwealth Government through the Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Approximately 11 scholarships may be available for international students from any country undertaking postgraduate research in areas of University research strengths.

Benefits are payment of full tuition fees plus an annual living allowance of $20,007 (in 2008) for the normal duration of the program.

Applicants should hold at least the equivalent of an Australian first class Honours degree. This is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year. Other criteria that will be taken into consideration is undergraduate performance, bachelor and honours awards and scholarships, other postgraduate degrees, publications in refereed journals, the presentation of conference papers and relevant industry experience.

Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI)

The University of Adelaide offers a scholarships scheme for international students undertaking postgraduate research study. The selection for scholarships is extremely competitive. Recent successful applicants for the research awards have usually had a research Masters, or a coursework Masters with a substantial research component, outstanding academic performance at an internationally recognised university, and publications in internationally refereed journals.

Up to ten prestigious scholarships may be available to outstanding international students from any country undertaking postgraduate research in any academic discipline. Benefits are payment of full tuition fees plus an annual living allowance ($20,007 in 2008) for the normal duration of the program.

Adelaide Fee Scholarships International (AFSI)

Up to 15 scholarships may be available to outstanding international students from any country undertaking postgraduate research in any academic discipline. Benefits are payment of full tuition fees for the normal duration of the program. The sole selection criteria for the Adelaide Fee Scholarships International (AFSI) in 2009 will be academic merit. Unlike the EIPRS, the AFSI applicants do not necessarily need to be applying to an area of research strength in the University. After 2009, in addition to academic merit, the Research Priority Areas of the University will be taken into consideration when awarding these scholarships.

Conditions for IPRS, ASI and AFSI Scholarships

• ASI and AFSI Scholarships will be awarded strictly on academic merit. IPRS Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and to applicants applying in areas of research strength. Extra-curricular achievements will not be considered.
• Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible.
• Those undertaking research as a remote candidature are ineligible.
• Candidates who have applied for Australian permanent resident status are ineligible to apply.
• Candidates are required to enrol in the University of Adelaide as 'international students' and must maintain 'international student' status for the duration of their enrolment in the University.
• Scholarships are available for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory progress. For students enrolled in a PhD, extensions beyond three years and six months require the approval of the Graduate Scholarships Committee and would only be approved in exceptional circumstances.
• Scholarships holders must commence study in The University of Adelaide in Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2009.
• Scholarship winners will not be permitted to defer commencement until 2010.
  

There is no separate application process for the Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI), International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) and Adelaide Fee Scholarships International (AFSI). An application for admission to the University in 2009 will constitute an application for a scholarship in this instance; applications must be complete and must be received on or before 31 August 2008.

Adelaide Graduate Fee Scholarships (AGFS)

AGFS Scholarships are available to eligible candidates to undertake a higher degree by research at the University of Adelaide. Eligible candidates must be currently enrolled at the University of Adelaide or have completed a program at the University in 2007 and met the entry requirements for admission into a research program (Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy) to commence in February 2009.

Currently enrolled Masters by Research students who have completed and submitted their thesis and who are eligible to commence a PhD in February 2009 may apply for an Adelaide Graduate Fee Scholarship. However, currently enrolled PhD students are not eligible to apply (see Conditions of the Award (pdf 44kB)).

Approximately 15 AGFS Scholarships may be available for international students from any country to undertake postgraduate research at the University in 2009. Benefits are payment of full tuition fees for the normal duration of the program; the scholarship does not provide a living allowance or OSHC allowance.

Successful AGFS awardees must commence their research program in February 2009.

For more information please download the Conditions of the Award (pdf 44kB).

To apply, fill out and submit two copies of the AGFS Application Form (pdf 98kB), to the International Office, Level 5, Oliphant Building, on or before 29 October 2008. You must also forward AGFS Referee Report Forms (pdf 77kB) to two referees, who will then complete your reference and submit the form directly to the International Office. Please ensure you send your Referee Report Forms well before the due date of 29 October 2008 so your referees have plenty of time to complete and submit the forms.

Closing Date: 29 October 2008

China Scholarship Council - University of Adelaide Joint Postgraduate Scholarships Program

The China Scholarship Council (CSC) and The University of Adelaide 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 30 scholarships will be available in 2009.

The University of Adelaide will waive full tuition fees for selected students and the CSC will consider the applications of these students for a living allowance as prescribed from time to time by the Chinese Government, a return airfare to Australia by the most economical route, and visa application fees.

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.

Further information can be found at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/

Endeavour Awards for international applicants

Through the Endeavour Awards, the Australian Government provides opportunities for high achieving international students, researchers and professionals to undertake short or long term study, research and professional development in Australia in a broad range of disciplines.

The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide financial support for international students for up to 3 years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.

Applications open: 9 April 2008
Applications close: 31 July 2008

For more information visit: http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/

This information is correct at the time of publishing but the University reserves the right to make changes as necessary at any time. The number of scholarships awarded will depend on the quality of the candidates undertaking postgraduate study.