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For further queries, the administration can be contacted on their official dial number: 1800 793 864)
Faculty of Science Dean’s International Postgraduate Research Scholarship- 2nd Round
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Opportunity Type
Scholarship
Fully Funded
Research
Description
The University of Sydney is an Australian public research university in Sydney, Australia. It is Australia’s first every university founded in 1850, and is regarded as one of the world’s leading universities, as per the QS and Times Higher education rankings.
Eligibilities
You must:
- have offer of admission for full-time studies in a master’s by research or doctor of philosophy (PhD)
- be currently enrolled either
- the final year of at least a four-year bachelor’s degree in science or relevant discipline area,
- an equivalent degree at a non-Australian university, with at least 25% of the final year of the degree being a research component
- have achieved a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) equivalent to a grade of 85
- not be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen
- apply for a Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset and Stipend scholarship
Benefits
The scholarship will provide an annual stipend allowance equivalent to the Research Training Program (RTP) stipend rate. The scholarship will also cover academic course fees, the Student Services Amenities Fee and overseas health cover (OSHC).
The Scholarship will also cover overseas health cover for the recipient (single cover only) for the normal full-time duration of their higher degree studies, and will provide reimbursement for the initial visa application fee required to commence their research studies at the University of Sydney.
Program Venue
Sydney
Australia
Eligible Regions
Africa, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Northern Africa, Western Africa, Southern Africa, Central Africa , Asia, North Asia , Central Asia, East Asia , South Asia, South East Asia , Western Asia , America , Central America, North America, South America , The Carabian, Europe , Eastern Europe, European Union, Scandinavians , Middle East , Balkans , Pacific , Asia-Pacific
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Angola, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia), Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, UAE, UK, USA, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Hungary, Cook Island
Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Angola, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia), Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, UAE, UK, USA, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Hungary, Cook Island
Application Process
Applicants who have applied for admission to commence in 2021 will be considered for this scholarship.
Click here to apply
Selection Criteria
- The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the basis of:
-
- academic merit, and
- curriculum vitae.
- The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the nomination of the Dean of the Faculty of Science, or their nominee, on the recommendation of the Associate Dean (Research Education) and the Head, Research and Research Training
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Terms and Conditions
Background
Funded by the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney, this Scholarships aims to support outstanding higher degree research students with their studies.
Eligibility
Applicants must have either a conditional or unconditional offer of admission for full-time studies in a Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in the final year of at least a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Science or relevant discipline area, or an equivalent degree (combined undergraduate, Honours or Masters Program) at a non-Australian university, with at least 25% of the final year of the degree being a research component.
Applicants must have achieved a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) equivalent to a grade of 85 at the University of Sydney.
Applicants must not be an Australian/New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident.
Applicants must separately apply for a Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset and Stipend Scholarship at the University of Sydney. Applicants cannot however be in receipt of an alternative scholarship that also provides tuition support and/or a primary stipend allowance.
Value
The Scholarship will provide an annual stipend allowance equivalent to the Research Training Program (RTP) stipend rate indexed annually on January one, for up to three years for a
PhD recipient, or 2 years for those undertaking a Masters by Research, subject to satisfactory academic performance. Ph.D. recipients may apply for an extension of up to 6 months.
Academic course fees and the Student Services Amenities Fee are also provided for an initial 12 research periods for a Ph.D. recipient and 8 research periods for a Masters by Research recipient. Ph.D. recipients may apply for up to a 2 research period extension.
The Scholarship will also cover overseas health cover for the recipient (single cover only) for the normal full-time duration of their higher degree studies and will provide reimbursement for the initial visa application fee required to commence their research studies at the University of Sydney.
Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree prior to the commencement of the Scholarship will be deducted from the maximum duration of the Scholarship excluding the potential extension period.
The Scholarship is for commencement in the relevant research period for which it is offered and can only be deferred for up to up to two research periods with the prior permission of the Associate Dean (Research Education). Deferment beyond two research periods can only be approved with the prior permission of the Dean of the Faculty of Science. The Scholarship cannot be transferred to another University school, faculty, or university.
No other amount is payable.
The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funding.
Eligibility for Progression
Progression is subject to passing the annual progress review.
Leave Arrangements
The Scholarship recipient receives up to 20 working days of recreation leave each year of the Scholarship and this may be accrued. However, the student will forfeit any unused leave remaining when the Scholarship is terminated or complete. Recreation leave does not attract a leave loading and the supervisor’s agreement must be obtained before the leave is taken.
The Scholarship recipient may take up to 10 working days sick leave each year of the Scholarship and this may be accrued over the tenure of the Scholarship. Students with family responsibilities, caring for sick children or relatives, or experiencing domestic violence, may convert up to five days of their annual sick leave entitlement to carers leave on presentation of medical certificate(s). Students taking sick leave must inform their supervisor as soon as practicable.
Suspension
The Scholarship recipient cannot suspend their award within their first six months of study unless a legislative provision applies.
The Scholarship recipient may apply for up to 12 months suspension of Scholarships for any reason during the tenure of their Scholarship. Periods of Scholarships suspension are cumulative and failure to resume study after suspension will result in the award being terminated. Approval must be sought from the student’s supervisor, Head of School, and the Faculty via application to the Higher Degree by Research Administration Centre (HDRAC). Periods of study towards the degree during the suspension of the Scholarship will be deducted from the maximum tenure of the Scholarship.
Changes in Enrollment
The Scholarship recipient must notify HDRAC and their supervisor promptly of any planned changes to their enrolment including but not limited to: attendance pattern, suspension, leave of absence, withdrawal, course transfer, and candidature upgrade or downgrade. If the award holder does not provide notice of the changes identified above, the University may require repayment of any overpaid stipend and/or tuition fees.
Termination
Unless terminated earlier under this paragraph, the Scholarship will terminate:
- on the resignation or withdrawal of the student from their research degree
- upon submission of the thesis or at the end of the award
- if the student ceases to be a full-time student and prior approval has not been obtained to hold the Scholarship on a part-time basis,
- upon the recipient having completed the maximum candidature for their degree as per the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 Policy,
- if the recipient receives an alternative primary stipend and/or tuition fee scholarship such as the RTP. In such circumstances, this Scholarship will be terminated in favor of the alternative stipend and/or tuition fee scholarship where it is of higher or equal value,
- does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or
- If the student ceases to meet the eligibility requirements specified for this Scholarship, (other than during a period in which the Scholarship has been suspended or during a period of approved leave).
The Scholarship may also be terminated by the University before this time if, in the opinion of the University:
- the course of study is not being carried out with competence and diligence or in accordance with the terms of this offer,
- the student fails to maintain satisfactory progress, or
- the student has committed misconduct or other inappropriate conduct.
Stipend payments will be suspended throughout the duration of any inquiry/appeal process.
Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.
Misconduct
Where during the Scholarship a student engages in misconduct, or other inappropriate conduct (either during the Scholarship or in connection with the student’s application and eligibility for the Scholarship), which in the opinion of the University warrants recovery of funds paid to the student, the University may require the student to repay stipend amounts and any other payments made to the student in connection with the Scholarship. Examples of such conduct include and without limitation; academic dishonesty, research misconduct within the meaning of the Research Code of Conduct (for example, plagiarism in proposing, carrying out or reporting the results of research, or failure to declare or manage a serious conflict of interests), breach of the Code of Conduct for Students and misrepresentation in the application materials or other documentation associated with the Scholarship.
The University may require such repayment at any time during or after the Scholarship period. In addition, by accepting this Scholarship, the student consents to all aspects of any investigation into misconduct in connection with this Scholarship being disclosed by the University to the funding body and/or any relevant professional body.
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For further queries, the administration can be contacted on their official dial number: 1800 793 864)
Faculty of Science Dean’s International Postgraduate Research Scholarship- 2nd Round
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Opportunity Type
Scholarship
Full Time
Research
Description
The University of Sydney is an Australian public research university in Sydney, Australia. It is Australia’s first every university founded in 1850, and is regarded as one of the world’s leading universities, as per the QS and Times Higher education rankings.
Eligibilities
You must:
- have offer of admission for full-time studies in a master’s by research or doctor of philosophy (PhD)
- be currently enrolled either
- the final year of at least a four-year bachelor’s degree in science or relevant discipline area,
- an equivalent degree at a non-Australian university, with at least 25% of the final year of the degree being a research component
- have achieved a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) equivalent to a grade of 85
- not be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen
- apply for a Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset and Stipend scholarship
Benefits
The scholarship will provide an annual stipend allowance equivalent to the Research Training Program (RTP) stipend rate. The scholarship will also cover academic course fees, the Student Services Amenities Fee and overseas health cover (OSHC).
The Scholarship will also cover overseas health cover for the recipient (single cover only) for the normal full-time duration of their higher degree studies, and will provide reimbursement for the initial visa application fee required to commence their research studies at the University of Sydney.
Program Venue
Sydney
Eligible Regions
Africa, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Northern Africa, Western Africa, Southern Africa, Central Africa , Asia, North Asia , Central Asia, East Asia , South Asia, South East Asia , Western Asia , America , Central America, North America, South America , The Carabian, Europe , Eastern Europe, European Union, Scandinavians , Middle East , Balkans , Pacific , Asia-Pacific
Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Angola, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia), Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, UAE, UK, USA, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Hungary, Cook Island
Application Process
Applicants who have applied for admission to commence in 2021 will be considered for this scholarship.
Click here to apply
Selection Criteria
- The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the basis of:
-
- academic merit, and
- curriculum vitae.
- The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the nomination of the Dean of the Faculty of Science, or their nominee, on the recommendation of the Associate Dean (Research Education) and the Head, Research and Research Training
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Terms and Conditions
Background
Funded by the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney, this Scholarships aims to support outstanding higher degree research students with their studies.
Eligibility
Applicants must have either a conditional or unconditional offer of admission for full-time studies in a Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in the final year of at least a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Science or relevant discipline area, or an equivalent degree (combined undergraduate, Honours or Masters Program) at a non-Australian university, with at least 25% of the final year of the degree being a research component.
Applicants must have achieved a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) equivalent to a grade of 85 at the University of Sydney.
Applicants must not be an Australian/New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident.
Applicants must separately apply for a Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset and Stipend Scholarship at the University of Sydney. Applicants cannot however be in receipt of an alternative scholarship that also provides tuition support and/or a primary stipend allowance.
Value
The Scholarship will provide an annual stipend allowance equivalent to the Research Training Program (RTP) stipend rate indexed annually on January one, for up to three years for a
PhD recipient, or 2 years for those undertaking a Masters by Research, subject to satisfactory academic performance. Ph.D. recipients may apply for an extension of up to 6 months.
Academic course fees and the Student Services Amenities Fee are also provided for an initial 12 research periods for a Ph.D. recipient and 8 research periods for a Masters by Research recipient. Ph.D. recipients may apply for up to a 2 research period extension.
The Scholarship will also cover overseas health cover for the recipient (single cover only) for the normal full-time duration of their higher degree studies and will provide reimbursement for the initial visa application fee required to commence their research studies at the University of Sydney.
Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree prior to the commencement of the Scholarship will be deducted from the maximum duration of the Scholarship excluding the potential extension period.
The Scholarship is for commencement in the relevant research period for which it is offered and can only be deferred for up to up to two research periods with the prior permission of the Associate Dean (Research Education). Deferment beyond two research periods can only be approved with the prior permission of the Dean of the Faculty of Science. The Scholarship cannot be transferred to another University school, faculty, or university.
No other amount is payable.
The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funding.
Eligibility for Progression
Progression is subject to passing the annual progress review.
Leave Arrangements
The Scholarship recipient receives up to 20 working days of recreation leave each year of the Scholarship and this may be accrued. However, the student will forfeit any unused leave remaining when the Scholarship is terminated or complete. Recreation leave does not attract a leave loading and the supervisor’s agreement must be obtained before the leave is taken.
The Scholarship recipient may take up to 10 working days sick leave each year of the Scholarship and this may be accrued over the tenure of the Scholarship. Students with family responsibilities, caring for sick children or relatives, or experiencing domestic violence, may convert up to five days of their annual sick leave entitlement to carers leave on presentation of medical certificate(s). Students taking sick leave must inform their supervisor as soon as practicable.
Suspension
The Scholarship recipient cannot suspend their award within their first six months of study unless a legislative provision applies.
The Scholarship recipient may apply for up to 12 months suspension of Scholarships for any reason during the tenure of their Scholarship. Periods of Scholarships suspension are cumulative and failure to resume study after suspension will result in the award being terminated. Approval must be sought from the student’s supervisor, Head of School, and the Faculty via application to the Higher Degree by Research Administration Centre (HDRAC). Periods of study towards the degree during the suspension of the Scholarship will be deducted from the maximum tenure of the Scholarship.
Changes in Enrollment
The Scholarship recipient must notify HDRAC and their supervisor promptly of any planned changes to their enrolment including but not limited to: attendance pattern, suspension, leave of absence, withdrawal, course transfer, and candidature upgrade or downgrade. If the award holder does not provide notice of the changes identified above, the University may require repayment of any overpaid stipend and/or tuition fees.
Termination
Unless terminated earlier under this paragraph, the Scholarship will terminate:
- on the resignation or withdrawal of the student from their research degree
- upon submission of the thesis or at the end of the award
- if the student ceases to be a full-time student and prior approval has not been obtained to hold the Scholarship on a part-time basis,
- upon the recipient having completed the maximum candidature for their degree as per the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 Policy,
- if the recipient receives an alternative primary stipend and/or tuition fee scholarship such as the RTP. In such circumstances, this Scholarship will be terminated in favor of the alternative stipend and/or tuition fee scholarship where it is of higher or equal value,
- does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or
- If the student ceases to meet the eligibility requirements specified for this Scholarship, (other than during a period in which the Scholarship has been suspended or during a period of approved leave).
The Scholarship may also be terminated by the University before this time if, in the opinion of the University:
- the course of study is not being carried out with competence and diligence or in accordance with the terms of this offer,
- the student fails to maintain satisfactory progress, or
- the student has committed misconduct or other inappropriate conduct.
Stipend payments will be suspended throughout the duration of any inquiry/appeal process.
Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.
Misconduct
Where during the Scholarship a student engages in misconduct, or other inappropriate conduct (either during the Scholarship or in connection with the student’s application and eligibility for the Scholarship), which in the opinion of the University warrants recovery of funds paid to the student, the University may require the student to repay stipend amounts and any other payments made to the student in connection with the Scholarship. Examples of such conduct include and without limitation; academic dishonesty, research misconduct within the meaning of the Research Code of Conduct (for example, plagiarism in proposing, carrying out or reporting the results of research, or failure to declare or manage a serious conflict of interests), breach of the Code of Conduct for Students and misrepresentation in the application materials or other documentation associated with the Scholarship.
The University may require such repayment at any time during or after the Scholarship period. In addition, by accepting this Scholarship, the student consents to all aspects of any investigation into misconduct in connection with this Scholarship being disclosed by the University to the funding body and/or any relevant professional body.
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Fully Funded
For further queries, the administration can be contacted on their official dial number: 1800 793 864)
Faculty of Science Dean’s International Postgraduate Research Scholarship- 2nd Round
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Opportunity Type
Scholarship
Select Type
Research
Description
The University of Sydney is an Australian public research university in Sydney, Australia. It is Australia’s first every university founded in 1850, and is regarded as one of the world’s leading universities, as per the QS and Times Higher education rankings.
Eligibilities
You must:
- have offer of admission for full-time studies in a master’s by research or doctor of philosophy (PhD)
- be currently enrolled either
- the final year of at least a four-year bachelor’s degree in science or relevant discipline area,
- an equivalent degree at a non-Australian university, with at least 25% of the final year of the degree being a research component
- have achieved a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) equivalent to a grade of 85
- not be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen
- apply for a Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset and Stipend scholarship
Benefits
The scholarship will provide an annual stipend allowance equivalent to the Research Training Program (RTP) stipend rate. The scholarship will also cover academic course fees, the Student Services Amenities Fee and overseas health cover (OSHC).
The Scholarship will also cover overseas health cover for the recipient (single cover only) for the normal full-time duration of their higher degree studies, and will provide reimbursement for the initial visa application fee required to commence their research studies at the University of Sydney.
Program Venue
Sydney
Eligible Regions
Africa, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Northern Africa, Western Africa, Southern Africa, Central Africa , Asia, North Asia , Central Asia, East Asia , South Asia, South East Asia , Western Asia , America , Central America, North America, South America , The Carabian, Europe , Eastern Europe, European Union, Scandinavians , Middle East , Balkans , Pacific , Asia-Pacific
Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Angola, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia), Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, UAE, UK, USA, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Hungary, Cook Island
Application Process
Applicants who have applied for admission to commence in 2021 will be considered for this scholarship.
Click here to apply
Selection Criteria
- The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the basis of:
-
- academic merit, and
- curriculum vitae.
- The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the nomination of the Dean of the Faculty of Science, or their nominee, on the recommendation of the Associate Dean (Research Education) and the Head, Research and Research Training
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Terms and Conditions
Background
Funded by the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney, this Scholarships aims to support outstanding higher degree research students with their studies.
Eligibility
Applicants must have either a conditional or unconditional offer of admission for full-time studies in a Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in the final year of at least a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Science or relevant discipline area, or an equivalent degree (combined undergraduate, Honours or Masters Program) at a non-Australian university, with at least 25% of the final year of the degree being a research component.
Applicants must have achieved a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) equivalent to a grade of 85 at the University of Sydney.
Applicants must not be an Australian/New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident.
Applicants must separately apply for a Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset and Stipend Scholarship at the University of Sydney. Applicants cannot however be in receipt of an alternative scholarship that also provides tuition support and/or a primary stipend allowance.
Value
The Scholarship will provide an annual stipend allowance equivalent to the Research Training Program (RTP) stipend rate indexed annually on January one, for up to three years for a
PhD recipient, or 2 years for those undertaking a Masters by Research, subject to satisfactory academic performance. Ph.D. recipients may apply for an extension of up to 6 months.
Academic course fees and the Student Services Amenities Fee are also provided for an initial 12 research periods for a Ph.D. recipient and 8 research periods for a Masters by Research recipient. Ph.D. recipients may apply for up to a 2 research period extension.
The Scholarship will also cover overseas health cover for the recipient (single cover only) for the normal full-time duration of their higher degree studies and will provide reimbursement for the initial visa application fee required to commence their research studies at the University of Sydney.
Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree prior to the commencement of the Scholarship will be deducted from the maximum duration of the Scholarship excluding the potential extension period.
The Scholarship is for commencement in the relevant research period for which it is offered and can only be deferred for up to up to two research periods with the prior permission of the Associate Dean (Research Education). Deferment beyond two research periods can only be approved with the prior permission of the Dean of the Faculty of Science. The Scholarship cannot be transferred to another University school, faculty, or university.
No other amount is payable.
The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funding.
Eligibility for Progression
Progression is subject to passing the annual progress review.
Leave Arrangements
The Scholarship recipient receives up to 20 working days of recreation leave each year of the Scholarship and this may be accrued. However, the student will forfeit any unused leave remaining when the Scholarship is terminated or complete. Recreation leave does not attract a leave loading and the supervisor’s agreement must be obtained before the leave is taken.
The Scholarship recipient may take up to 10 working days sick leave each year of the Scholarship and this may be accrued over the tenure of the Scholarship. Students with family responsibilities, caring for sick children or relatives, or experiencing domestic violence, may convert up to five days of their annual sick leave entitlement to carers leave on presentation of medical certificate(s). Students taking sick leave must inform their supervisor as soon as practicable.
Suspension
The Scholarship recipient cannot suspend their award within their first six months of study unless a legislative provision applies.
The Scholarship recipient may apply for up to 12 months suspension of Scholarships for any reason during the tenure of their Scholarship. Periods of Scholarships suspension are cumulative and failure to resume study after suspension will result in the award being terminated. Approval must be sought from the student’s supervisor, Head of School, and the Faculty via application to the Higher Degree by Research Administration Centre (HDRAC). Periods of study towards the degree during the suspension of the Scholarship will be deducted from the maximum tenure of the Scholarship.
Changes in Enrollment
The Scholarship recipient must notify HDRAC and their supervisor promptly of any planned changes to their enrolment including but not limited to: attendance pattern, suspension, leave of absence, withdrawal, course transfer, and candidature upgrade or downgrade. If the award holder does not provide notice of the changes identified above, the University may require repayment of any overpaid stipend and/or tuition fees.
Termination
Unless terminated earlier under this paragraph, the Scholarship will terminate:
- on the resignation or withdrawal of the student from their research degree
- upon submission of the thesis or at the end of the award
- if the student ceases to be a full-time student and prior approval has not been obtained to hold the Scholarship on a part-time basis,
- upon the recipient having completed the maximum candidature for their degree as per the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 Policy,
- if the recipient receives an alternative primary stipend and/or tuition fee scholarship such as the RTP. In such circumstances, this Scholarship will be terminated in favor of the alternative stipend and/or tuition fee scholarship where it is of higher or equal value,
- does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or
- If the student ceases to meet the eligibility requirements specified for this Scholarship, (other than during a period in which the Scholarship has been suspended or during a period of approved leave).
The Scholarship may also be terminated by the University before this time if, in the opinion of the University:
- the course of study is not being carried out with competence and diligence or in accordance with the terms of this offer,
- the student fails to maintain satisfactory progress, or
- the student has committed misconduct or other inappropriate conduct.
Stipend payments will be suspended throughout the duration of any inquiry/appeal process.
Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.
Misconduct
Where during the Scholarship a student engages in misconduct, or other inappropriate conduct (either during the Scholarship or in connection with the student’s application and eligibility for the Scholarship), which in the opinion of the University warrants recovery of funds paid to the student, the University may require the student to repay stipend amounts and any other payments made to the student in connection with the Scholarship. Examples of such conduct include and without limitation; academic dishonesty, research misconduct within the meaning of the Research Code of Conduct (for example, plagiarism in proposing, carrying out or reporting the results of research, or failure to declare or manage a serious conflict of interests), breach of the Code of Conduct for Students and misrepresentation in the application materials or other documentation associated with the Scholarship.
The University may require such repayment at any time during or after the Scholarship period. In addition, by accepting this Scholarship, the student consents to all aspects of any investigation into misconduct in connection with this Scholarship being disclosed by the University to the funding body and/or any relevant professional body.
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Opening Date
Faculty of Science Dean’s International Postgraduate Research Scholarship- 2nd Round
FUNDING TYPE
Description
The University of Sydney is an Australian public research university in Sydney, Australia. It is Australia’s first every university founded in 1850, and is regarded as one of the world’s leading universities, as per the QS and Times Higher education rankings.
BENIFITS
The scholarship will provide an annual stipend allowance equivalent to the Research Training Program (RTP) stipend rate. The scholarship will also cover academic course fees, the Student Services Amenities Fee and overseas health cover (OSHC).
The Scholarship will also cover overseas health cover for the recipient (single cover only) for the normal full-time duration of their higher degree studies, and will provide reimbursement for the initial visa application fee required to commence their research studies at the University of Sydney.
Eligibilities
You must:
- have offer of admission for full-time studies in a master’s by research or doctor of philosophy (PhD)
- be currently enrolled either
- the final year of at least a four-year bachelor’s degree in science or relevant discipline area,
- an equivalent degree at a non-Australian university, with at least 25% of the final year of the degree being a research component
- have achieved a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) equivalent to a grade of 85
- not be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen
- apply for a Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset and Stipend scholarship
For Further Queries:
For further queries, the administration can be contacted on their official dial number: 1800 793 864)
Eligible Regions:
Program Venue:
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants who have applied for admission to commence in 2021 will be considered for this scholarship.
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Selection Criteria
- The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the basis of:
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- academic merit, and
- curriculum vitae.
- The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the nomination of the Dean of the Faculty of Science, or their nominee, on the recommendation of the Associate Dean (Research Education) and the Head, Research and Research Training
