Australia: Scholarships for International Research Fees (SIRFs)

Deadline: 31st August 2012
Nationality: Any
Subject: Any

Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified international students for scholarships to undertake the degree of Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy at the The University of Western Australia (UWA).  Application for a scholarship is also an application for admission to the University.The aim of the UWA SIRF scheme is to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas in which the University has specialised research strengths and to support Australia's research effort.  Successful applicants can expect to become members of a research team working under the direction of senior researchers and in an area which has attracted external resources.These scholarships cover International Tuition Fees for up to four (4) years, as well as Overseas Health Cover for the award holder only.  SIRF scholarships do not cover the cost of health insurance premiums for dependants of the award holder.  SIRF awardees may also be awarded a full living allowance scholarship.Available in the 2013 IPRS application round 1.

Payment type

Tuition Fee Scholarship and Health Insurance

Value

Please see conditions

Value unit

Per annum

Basis of award

Academic Achievement

Eligibility

Applications for SIRF scholarships are rated according tot he following criteria:(a) Academic achievement;(b) English languate achievement;(c) Research training achievement; and(d) Proposed research environment.Allocation of scholarships is the outcome of a competitive ranking and selection process in which applications are scored and ranked by Schools, Faculties and the University Scholarships Committee, according to these common criteria on the basis of evidence provided.Please note: SIRF scholarships can only be awarded to applicants who have also been offered a living allowance scholarship equivalent to the Australian Postgraduate Award.

Nationality

International

Study area

All

Commencement date

07/01/2013

Applications open

02/07/2012

Applications close

31/08/2012

Tenable At

University of Western Australia

Currently available

Yes

Application status

Open