Apply for UWA International Postgraduate Research Scholarships 2023-24

                       

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UWA International Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Applications are currently open for the University of Western Australia (UWA) International Postgraduate Research Scholarships. Applications are invited from outstanding international applicants to apply for the UWA International Fee Scholarships to undertake the degree of Master by Research or Doctorate by Research. An application for a scholarship is also an application for admission to the University.

The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships Round covers Tuition fees for successful recipients, fortnightly living support stipends and Overseas Student Health Insurance. Three types of scholarships are available for international applicants, this includes:

• UWA International Postgraduate Research Scholarships
• Forrest Research Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships
• Australian Government Destination Australia Research Scholarships

(Also check the University of New England International Postgraduate Research Award (IPRA), Multiple fully funded MSc/Ph.D. positions for international students)

Scholarship Overview

• Funding type: Full tuition fee cover
• RTPS Stipends: $33,500 per annum tax-free
• Health Insurance: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Degree Program: MSc/PhD 
• Field of study:  All study areas
• Number of awards: Vary
• Location:  University of Western Australia
• Citizen type: International students/ All countries eligible
• Application Deadline: 31 August 2023  

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

1. meet the requirements for entry to the nominated degree including satisfying the requirements of the UWA’s Policy on Adequate Research Preparation and English language requirements;
2. be eligible to enrol or be enrolled in a HDR with at least 66% research component, at UWA

Selection Criteria

The UWA International Postgraduate Research Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievements. Applicants are rated based on the following criteria:

• Academic achievement;
• English language achievement; and
• Research experience.

Scholarships are awarded by the UWA Higher Degree by Research Scholarships Committee to eligible applicants after a competitive selection process on the basis of:

• a) academic achievement as evidenced by their academic record; and
• b) research potential as evidenced by relevant research experience, research output, other research-related achievements and publications, if applicable.

How to apply

An application for a scholarship is also an application for admission to the University. To apply, applicants are encouraged to contact the HDR Pre-candidature Support Team (applications-grs@uwa.edu.au), to confirm their eligibility and that appropriate supervision, facilities, and resources are available for their research. Scholarship applications at UWA are submitted via the University’s online portal. Detail on the application process can be found here

Further Information

For further information on these scholarships, visit the University Website. Get in touch with the HDR Pre-candidature Support Team for confirmation of eligibility and supervision for your proposed research(applications-grs@uwa.edu.au)

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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 of studying 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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