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Adelaide Graduate Centre
Level 6
115 Grenfell Street
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
SA 5005
AUSTRALIA
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Telephone: +61 8 8313 5882
Facsimile: +61 8 8313 5725

Higher Degree by Research Scholarships for International Students

Postgraduate Research scholarships are for applicants who wish to undertake full time study in a Masters or Doctorate degree by research. The funding opportunities in this area are limited and therefore extremely competitive.

2013 MID YEAR ROUND

1 September 2012 to 12 April 2013
  • Admission and Scholarship applications
  • Scholarships on offer: ASI & AGRS Scholarships.
  • Applicants must commence their program of study by 30 November 2013
  • Applicants who have been considered in a previous major international scholarship round are not eligible to be reconsidered.
  • Applicants who are unsuccessful in the 2013 midyear ASI round are eligible to be considered in the 2014 Major Scholarship Round for an IPRS.
  • Outcome of application will be e-mailed by mid June 2013 (ASI)/ mid July (AGRS)

2014 MAJOR ROUND

13 April to 31 August 2013
  • Admission and IPRS & ASI Scholarship applications
  • Scholarships on offer: IPRS & ASI Scholarships
  • For additional information refer to the International Major Round information on the Scholarships site.
  • Highest allocation of scholarships
  • Applicants must commence their program of study by 31 August 2014
  • Applicants who have been considered in a previous major international scholarship round are not eligible to be reconsidered
  • Outcome of application to be e-mailed by the end of November 2013

2014 MAJOR ROUND
University of Adelaide students/ graduates only

13 April to 31 October 2013
  • Admission and AGRS Scholarship applications
  • Scholarships on offer: AGRS Scholarships
  • All eligible applicants for admission will be automatically considered.
  • Applicants must commence their program of study by 31 August 2014.
  • Applicants must complete their current program of study at the University of Adelaide in 2012 or 2013.
  • Applicants who have been considered in a previous international scholarship round are not eligible to be reconsidered.
  • Outcome of application will be e-mailed by 21 December 2013

Out of round opportunities

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There are other scholarships available beyond those offered in the Mid year and Major Rounds. These scholarships have specific application requirements and eligibility criteria
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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 PhD at the University of Adelaide.

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Deep Exploration Technologies CRC Supported PhD projects

School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering
School of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Applications are invited for the following scholarship leading to the degree of PhD in Engineering/Science.

The scholarship is supported by. The Deep Exploration Technologies Cooperative Research Centre (DET CRC) (https://detcrc.centric.com.au/index.php)

Field of Study: The vast majority of Australia's existing mines are located where basement is outcropping or shallow. In order to ensure the future of mining in Australia, new technologies must be developed to explore to greater depths, and under cover, in the vast, prospective areas of deep, covered basement. More successful, cheaper and safer methods of deep exploration require research and development in the drilling, in the logging and in the targeting of exploration holes. A number of PhD scholarships supported by the DET CRC are available now in the Faculty of Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences to investigate various aspects of technologies related to deep explorations. Key research areas include developments of new drilling technologies for deep explorations and various ground conditions, modelling of drilling process and optimisation of drilling operation.

Eligibility: Open to both domestic and international students. International applicants may also apply the Full Fee Scholarships to cover the tuition fee.

Stipend: The scholarship will be for the period 3 years and has a stipend of $22,860 per annum. It is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval.

Enquiries: Email Dr Chaoshui Xu (cxu@civeng.adelaide.edu.au), School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering or Dr. Steve Hill (steven.hill@adelaide.edu.au), School of Earth & Environmental Sciences.

Tel: (08) 8303 5421 (Dr. Chaoshui Xu)
(08) 8313 4540 (Dr. Steve Hill)

To apply: Please email a copy of your application summary to one of the above contacts.

ONGOING ONGOING

Full fee scholarships will ONLY be allocated to international students who have been previously awarded a stipend by the host School, Faculty, Research Institute. Applicants must also hold at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honours degree and rank competitively against successful applicants in the current International Major Round Order of Merit list.

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Applications will be considered at any time.

Applicants must be nominated for a Full Fee Scholarship by their Principal Supervisor and Executive Dean.

The University has finalised a new agreement with the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training to cover HDR students coming to Adelaide. Up to 10 PhD or Masters degree by research scholarships are available annually.

Admission requirements:

  • Applicants for programs are required to have been chosen for a scholarship by MOET-VIED.
  • Applicants for a PhD must have a relevant masters degree (which, includes, as a minimum, a research component comprising at least 30% of the total credit).
  • Applicants for a masters degree by research must have a Bachelors degree with a GPA of 7.0  from a university recognised by the University of Adelaide.
  • Applicants must satisfy the University of Adelaide’s minimum English language proficiency requirements.

Interested students should contact the Australian Desk of Vietnam International Education Development for more information.

MOET-VIED will nominate for admission to the University persons whom it believes meet the University’s admission requirements

Students commencing studies in semester 1:  1st October of the previous year

Students commencing studies in semester 2:  1st March

Other Scholarship Opportunities

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Every year, the Menzies Centre for Australian Studies at King's College London gives out the Annual Bicentennial Scholarship and Fellowship awards, to UK students wishing to undertake a period of research in Australia, or vice versa.

The Australian Bicentennial Scholarships and Fellowships is a one-off award of up to £4,000 to enable UK postgraduate students or academic staff to undertake research/study in Australia for a minimum of 3 months. Also open to Australian postgraduate students/academic staff wishing to come to the UK.

Further details are available on the ABSF webpages.

15 February 2013

19 April 2013


The Brazilian Government has anounced a 75,000 scholarships program called Science Without Borders (SWB), over the next four years, for Brazilian students to study abroad.

The program aims to promote the consolidation and expansion of science, technology and innovation in Brazil by means of international exchange and mobility.

More information for Brazilians interested in studying at the University of Adelaide through one of these scholarships.

 

Please contact SWB for more information

Available for students from the Republic of Chile who intend to undertake a Masters by Research or PhD at the University of Adelaide.

Information about the application process is available at Becas Chile (Spanish Only). Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Embassy´s Cultural Office on 02 6202 8926.

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  Please contact Becas Chile for more information

The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide full financial support for international students to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia. Information and application instructions are on the Australia Awards website. Refer to the 2014 Round information.

1st April 2013

30th June 2013

The Endeavour Postgraduate Award provides financial support for international students for up to 4 years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia. The top twenty (20) recipients of the Endeavour Postgraduate Award (PhD only), from the ten eligible Asian countries and regions, will be offered the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Award and its additional benefits.

Information and application instructions are on the Australia Awards website. Refer to the 2014 Round information.

1st April 2013
30th June 2013
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