International Postgraduate Research Scholarships
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.
Below are a variety of scholarships available to international students commencing a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program at the University of Adelaide.
Where possible application forms are made available once the scholarship is listed as open. Applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application where the scholarship is administered by the University.
We strongly recommend that all applicants submit their application and all required documents well before the closing dates listed below.
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Higher Degree By Research International Scholarships |
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Adelaide Graduate Research Scholarships (AGRS) - only available to recent graduates of the University of Adelaide
A number of AGRS Scholarships may be available for international students from any country, who have recently graduated from the University of Adelaide, to undertake postgraduate research at the University of Adelaide in 2013. |
All eligible applicants for admission will be automatically considered
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2013 major AGRS round (for students commencing in semester 1 or 2, 2013): 31st October 2012 |
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A number of ASI scholarships may be available for outstanding international students from any country, to undertake postgraduate research at the University of Adelaide in 2013. |
All eligible applicants for admission will be automatically considered |
2013 major round (for students commencing in semester 1 or 2, 2013): 31st August 2012 |
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. More information for Brazilians interested in studying at the University of Adelaide through one of these scholarships. |
Round 1: 13th December 2011 Round 2: 28th May 2012 Round 3: 27th September 2012. |
Round 1: 17th February 2012. Results will be issued in May 2012 Round 2: TBA Round 3: TBA |
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late March 2011
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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. |
2013 round (for students commencing in semester 2, 2013 or semester 1, 2014): 1st September 2012
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31st January 2013 |
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Deep Exploration Technologies CRC Supported PhD projects School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering 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) To apply: Please email a copy of your application summary to one of the above contacts. |
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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. Award Benefits: tuition fees to the value of A$12,500 per semester, a monthly stipend of A$2,500, A$4,500 travel allowance, A$4,000 establishment allowance, plus health insurance and travel insurance. Total award value: up to $228,500 (PhD) or $118,500 (Masters). Information and application instructions are on the Australia Awards website. |
1st April 2012 |
30th June 2012 |
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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. |
Applications will be considered at any time.
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Applicants must be nominated for a Full Fee Scholarship by their Principal Supervisor and Executive Dean. |
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StudyAdelaide is charged with developing and expanding South Australia’s share of the national education export market. We promote Adelaide as a centre of education excellence and highlight the many advantages for international students who choose to live, study and work in Adelaide.
For more information and to download the nomination form refer to the StudyAdelaide website. |
1st July 2011 |
31st August 2011 |
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The International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) scheme is funded by the Commonwealth Government through the Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Its purpose is to attract high quality overseas postgraduate students to areas of research strength in higher education institutions to support Australia's research effort. Approximately 15 scholarships may be available in 2013 for international students from any country undertaking postgraduate research in areas of University research strengths. |
All eligible applicants for admission will be automatically considered
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2013 major round (for students commencing in semester 1 or 2, 2013): 31st August 2012 |
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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. Citizens and/or Permanent Residents of India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Republic of Korea (South Korea), Singapore, The People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong, and Macau SAR’s), Taiwan, Thailand and Viet Nam are eligible for this Award. All eligible international applicants for the Endeavour Postgraduate Award from the countries and regions listed above will automatically be considered for this Award. Applicants do not have to acknowledge that they want to be considered for a Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Award. Award Benefits: the same as for the Endeavour Postgraduate Awards, plus an additional $35,000. Total award value: up to $263,500 Information and application instructions are on the Australia Awards website. |
1st April 2012
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30th June 2012
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The University of Cyprus announces the granting of 25 scholarships for the postgraduate Master's degree and PhD in the academic year 2012/2013. The scholarships are for postgraduate courses (beginning study in September 2012) and their aim is to develop and strengthen the relations and cooperation of the University of Cyprus with the Cypriots expatriates and to attract a large number of foreign students. The scholarships cover all the fields of study and are addressed to Cypriots expatriates and to foreign nationals (from non EU countries). |
Applications will be considered until the closing date. | 30th March 2012 |
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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:
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
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Students commencing studies in semester 1: 1st October of the previous year Students commencing studies in semester 2: 1st March |
International Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships
The University of Adelaide offers scholarships for international students undertaking postgraduate coursework study. The selection for scholarships is extremely competitive: http://www.international.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships/ua/#pgcw
