Multiple research scholarship opportunities at Victoria University, Melbourne

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Apply for Victoria University International Research Scholarships

Victoria University invites applications for its International Research Scholarships. Multiple Masters research and PhD positions are available to students with excellent academic qualifications to undertake a postgraduate research scholarship within any field of study across the University

Four types of Postgraduate research scholarships are available for eligible international students to study at Victoria University, these include: 

• Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarships – International
• Victoria University International Postgraduate Research Scholarships(VUIPRS)
• Selected Project-Based Research Scholarship

 These scholarships provide tuition fees and a living allowance. The scholarships support high-quality research and are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Applicants should apply for these scholarships while submitting applications for a research degree program. Applications for admission close on 14 May 2023 for international students. All applications must therefore be submitted before the international student deadline to be considered for a scholarship.

Also check out Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship(RTPS) 2023 at Melbourne University still, 350 Masters/PhD positions, open to any field of choice

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• 1. Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarships – International

RTP Stipend Scholarships are open for both MSc and PhD degree programs within any field of study. RTP Stipend Scholarships are funded by the Australian government to support eligible international students to undertake a research degree at Victoria University. They are awarded to the successful recipients on the basis of academic merit and research potential

Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship type: Full tuition fee cover
• Stipends value: $33,000 per year (2023 rate)
• Health insurance: overseas student health cover
• Field of study: All study areas
• Degree Program: Master/PhD 
• Location: Victoria University
• Citizen type: International 

• 2. Victoria University International Postgraduate Research Scholarships(VUIPRS)

Victoria University International Postgraduate Research Scholarships(VUIPRS) are open for both MSc and PhD degree programs within any field of study. VUIPRS are funded by Victoria University graduate research school to support international students with outstanding academic qualifications to undertake a research degree at Victoria University. They are awarded to the successful recipients on the basis of academic merit and research potential

Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship type: Full tuition fee cover
• Stipends value: $29,000per annum 
• Health insurance: overseas student health cover
• Field of study: All study areas
• Degree Program: Master/PhD 
• Location: Victoria University
• Citizen type: International 

• Selected Project-Based Research Scholarship

Another scholarship type available for international students is the Project-Based Research Scholarship. The Project-Based Research Scholarships are available to applicants based on specific projects across the University. Some of these scholarships have specific requirements and conditions. Applicants are therefore advised to carefully read through the scholarship description before lodging applications

Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship type: Full tuition fee cover
• Stipends value: $29,000per annum 
• Health insurance: overseas student health cover
• Field of study: All study areas
• Degree Program: Master/PhD 
• Location: Victoria University
• Citizen type: International 

Find out more here about Project-Based Research Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria for these scholarships

To be eligible for one of these scholarships, the applicant must:

1. be an international student,
2. currently residing in Australia/ Offshore students are currently being accepted
3. Must meet the University’s academic entrance requirements for enrolment into a research degree

Applicants for a RTP Stipend Scholarship – International or VU International Postgraduate Research Scholarship must also:

1. have achieved an average grade of H1 (above 80% VU Standard) in the Honours or final year
2. meet the University’s English language proficiency requirements for enrolment in a research degree
3. be commencing masters by research or doctoral degree
4.  enrol as a full-time student.

How to apply for a research scholarship at VU

To apply for a research scholarship at Victoria University, interested applicants must contact a supervisor and receive an in-principle approval from that supervisor before they submit their application. Application for these scholarships is done at the time of submitting an application for a research degree program

Here is a 6 step guide provided by Victoria University to apply for a research degree at this University

Step 1: Select a suitable study level

Step 2: Check your eligibility

Step 3: Identify a priority Field of Research (FoR) code & supervisor

Step 4: Prepare your research proposal

Step 5: Submit your application

Step 6: Enrolment & commencement

More detail can be found here. Read Victoria University's 2023 graduate research scholarship application guide for international applicants

Expected documents to supply during application:

1. academic transcripts
2. qualification certificates
3. research proposal – including supervisor's name and priority FoR (as above)
4. 200-word personal statement, – include your reasons for wanting to undertake this research, and your academic path or trajectory
5. up-to-date CV
6. two written academic references – letters from previous lecturers or supervisors, including their titles, institutions and contact details (no template available)
7. evidence of correspondence with VU registered academics – in which you seek in-principle support of supervision (include any responses).

Further details

For more information on these scholarships visit the University's Website

Visit Victoria University's How to apply for a research degree page for further details on the application process to submit a candidature for a research degree, admission deadlines etc...

To find a course, check Victoria University courses for international students

(Also apply for Bond University Higher Degree Scholarship: Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships 2023-2024, with multiple fully-funded PhD opportunities in any chosen field of study across the University)

Pro-tips for research scholarship applications

The followings are some helpful links to browse through. They include tips and guides on how to successfully apply for research Masters and PhD scholarships and admissions to study in Australia. 

These are just some essential elements that any international student thinking to study abroad must be aware of especially when applying for research degree programs abroad. 

This includes information about :

•  General Masters/PhD scholarship requirements to study in Australia, 
•  How to apply for research Masters/PhD scholarships and admissions,  
•  How to apply successfully to scholarships abroad. 
• Another essential guide that you must look at is  How to contact potential supervisors when asking for a Masters or PhD Studentship position. 
• And how to write a captivating research proposal for scholarship applications, 
• And finally Research Proposal Guide for Successful Admission/Scholarship applications

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