University of Sydney International PhD Scholarship

About the Positions

University of Sydney International PhD Scholarship

The University of Sydney Doctorate Scholarship is designed to support international students pursuing a PhD program at one of Australia's leading universities. This scholarship offers financial assistance for tuition fees, helping recipients focus on their academic and research goals.

The program aims to attract high-achieving students worldwide to conduct innovative research in various fields of study, fostering academic excellence and global collaboration.

Scholarship overview

Scholarship Type: Tuition fee offset
Stipend Value: A stipend scholarship of AUD $27,000 or above per annum (must be awarded through a competitive process).
Other Supports: Academic course fees waived for up to 3.5 years (or 14 research periods).
Study Level: PhD
Study Course: Open to all study areas
Citizen Type: International students
Number of Positions: Not specified
Duration: Up to 3.5 years
Deadline: Not specified

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be international students.
Have an unconditional offer of admission or be enrolled in a full-time PhD program at the University of Sydney.
Be awarded a stipend scholarship of AUD $27,000 or above per annum through a competitive process.
Not have consumed more than one research period of their candidature at the time of consideration.
Discuss their eligibility with their supervisor and provide supporting evidence.

Selection Criteria

The selection process is merit-based and involves the following considerations:

Academic achievements from your previous study program, including scores and rankings.
Research potential and alignment with your chosen field of study.
Relevance of your chosen program to your previous academic background.
Relevant professional experience.
Recommendations from referees.
Demonstrated research skills through publications or other scholarly activities.

The scholarship is awarded by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Researcher Training) based on recommendations from the Associate Dean (Research Education). Successful recipients will be notified via email.

(Also apply for the Australian National University (ANU) PhD Scholarships 2025)

How to Apply

No separate application is required for this scholarship. Eligible students must:

Discuss their eligibility with their supervisor.
Provide supporting evidence to confirm eligibility.

Failure to discuss eligibility or provide evidence may result in disqualification.

Note: Only successful recipients will be contacted.

who to Contact

For inquiries, reach out to the University of Sydney's admissions or scholarships office:

Email: admissions@sydney.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 8627 1444
Address: The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia

Visit the University Website to apply and for further details on this opportunity

(Also apply for the Macquarie University ASEAN $10,000 Early Acceptance Scholarship 2025)

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