Australia: University of Queensland, International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)

Deadline:17th August 2012 (3rd Round)

Nationality: Any

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships are awarded to outstanding international research higher degree students to cover tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
To be eligible, you must:

• be an international applicant
• be nominated by your enrolling School/Institute. Candidates can only be nominated twice. The second nomination must be made within 12 months of the first nomination and before the candidate has commenced their program
• meet international student visa requirements as specified by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
• be commencing full-time enrolment in an RHD program for the first time in Australia in one of UQ's areas of research strength
• be in receipt of an unconditional offer of admission
• not hold a qualification equivalent to or at a higher level than the research higher degree program you are undertaking
• not have held an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) scholarship within the two years prior to commencing the IPRS
• not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under any other scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a substantial contribution

Scholarship Rules: UQ Research Scholarship General Conditions
How to apply:  Please indicate on the Application for Admission and Scholarships form if you wish to be considered for scholarships.
Further Information: DIISR webpage on the IPRS