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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Up to 15 fee waiver scholarships may be available for outstanding international students from any country, to undertake postgraduate research at the University of Adelaide in 2011. Applicants do not need to apply to an area of research strength in the University, although the Research Priority Areas of the University will be taken into consideration when awarding these scholarships. Fee waiver scholarships will only be awarded to international students who have been awarded a stipend provisioned from an Australian research grant, research organisation, industry sponsor or bequest. |
All eligible applicants for admission will be automatically considered |
2011 major round (for students commencing in semester 1 or 2, 2011): 31st August 2010 |
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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 2011. |
Applications for the semester 1 and 2, 2011 intakes: 2nd August 2010 |
Applications for the semester 1 and 2, 2011 intakes: 29th October 2010 |
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Up to 15 scholarships may be available for outstanding international students from any country, to undertake postgraduate research at the University of Adelaide in 2011. |
All eligible applicants for admission will be automatically considered |
2011 major round (for students commencing in semester 1 or 2, 2011): CLOSED 2011 midyear round (for students commencing in semester 2, 2011): 1st May 2011 |
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11th January 2010 |
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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. |
2011 round (for students commencing in semester 2, 2011 or semester 1, 2012): 1st September 2010 |
31st January 2011 |
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For international students undertaking a HDR or Masters by Coursework or Research in any field of study in Australia. The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards are a part of the Australia Awards initiative which was announced by the Prime Minister in November 2009. The Australia Awards have been established to maximise the benefit to Australia of its extensive scholarship programs, and to support enduring ties between Australia and our neighbours. The Australia Awards will bring together the international development awards administrated by the Australia Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations’ (DEEWR) Endeavour Awards under a single recognisable brand. The Australia Awards are being progressively phased in commencing in 2010. Award Benefits
Value: Up to $201,000 (PhD) and $108,500 (Masters) More information: Further information is available at www.AustraliaAwards.gov.au and in the 2011 Endeavour Awards Applicant Guidelines. International applicants must apply online via the Endeavour Awards website. Successful applicants will be notified by DEEWR by 30 November 2010 (first round) and April 2011 (second round).
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Round 1 - 5th April 2010 Round 2 - 1st December 2010 |
Round 1 - 31st July 2010 Round 2 - 31 January 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 2011 for international students from any country undertaking postgraduate research in areas of University research strengths. |
All eligible applicants for admission will be automatically considered |
2011 major round (for students commencing in semester 1 or 2, 2011): CLOSED 2012 major round (for students commencing in semester 1 or 2, 2012): 31st August 2011 |
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The Northcote Graduate Scholarship scheme is administered by the Menzies Centre for Australian Studies, King's College London, on behalf of the Northcote Children's Emigration Fund. Applications are invited from students normally resident in the United Kingdom who wish to undertake a higher degree at an Australian university for a period of up to three years. Applicants must ascertain their eligibility for an Australian graduate programme. There are no limitations as the field of study. The scholarship will provide economy class return air fares to Australia, payment of compulsory fees and charges at an Australian university and an inclusive allowance of around A$20,000 per annum. Menzies Centre |
28th June 2010 |
27th August 2010 |
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The Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Postgraduate Awards provide full financial support for international student for a maximum of three and a half (3.5) years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at PhD level by research in any field of study in Australia. Award holders will be encouraged to undertake a work placement or internship in Australia of up to 12 months related to their fields of study at the completion of their study program. The top twenty (20) eligible incoming PhD recipients of Endeavour Postgraduate Awards will be awarded the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Postgraduate Awards. International applicants should not contact their Australian host university regarding these Awards; instead they undertake the normal application process for the 2011 Endeavour Postgraduate Awards. Citizens of India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Singapore, The People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong, and Macau SARs), Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam will be eligible for this Award. Award Benefits
Internship For the purposes of the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Awards an internship is defined as any paid or unpaid work related to the Award Holders field of study undertaken outside of their host institution and/or specific research or study group. The internship is for a maximum of 12 months (minimum of 2 months) in duration and can be with one or more employers. Applicants are not required to have an internship confirmed at the time of application and it is not part of the selection criteria. Award Holder’s host institution may assist them in finding a suitable internship to be undertaken once they have completed their study. Application Information International applicants must apply online via the Endeavour Awards website. Successful applicants will be notified by DEEWR by 30 November 2010. Further information |
5th April 2010 | 31st July 2010 |
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Open to lawyers currently working, or interested in working at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) or Native Title Service Porividers (NTSPs). Successful candidates will undertake a 1 year LLM in Mineral Law & Policy at the Centre for Energy Petroleum & Mineral Law & Policy at the University of Dundee, Scotland. |
February 2011 |
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This scholarship is offered on the advice of the Faculty of Sciences to students who apply for admission to a research degree at the University of Adelaide and whose proposed research is substantially in the field of pastoral or agricultural sciences. Recipients are usually selected from the Major Round of scholarships applications. The terms and conditions are similar to University of Adelaide Scholarships, however the relevance of the applicant's research topic is considered when deeming eligibility. The scholarships are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents of Australia, and to international students who can demonstrate the capacity to meet the tuition fees for the course. Value: Equivalent to the rate of the Australian Postgraduate Award plus 5%. Current status: The awards are allocated as part of the Major Round of applications. Please write 'Turner Family' in the section marked 'other'. The Faculty of Sciences may award the Turner Family Scholarship at any time throughout the year, subject to availability. If you have any queries regarding the application process please call +61 8 8303 5673 or Email Faculty of Sciences Office Major Round Application Form (Domestic
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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
