Are you an international student hoping to study for a longer period of time in Australia without having to worry about paying for college? You have an amazing chance with the Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (FIPRS). This esteemed award is intended to assist foreign students by paying for their tuition and offering a substantial stipend.
Overview
Scholarship Title: Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (FIPRS)
Opening Date: April 18, 2024
Closing Date: August 18, 2024
Scholarship Value: $33,990 per annum
Scholarship Duration: Up to 3 years, with possible extension
Payment Term: Paid fortnightly
Student Type: International students
Level of Study: Higher Degrees Research
Selection Basis: Academic merit
Scholarship Benefits
High-achieving foreign students with outstanding research potential and academic quality are the target audience for the FIPRS. In addition to covering living expenses, the scholarship offers a $33,990 yearly living stipend that is tax-exempt and adjusted annually. Furthermore, a $1,485 establishment allowance is available to individuals moving to Adelaide from abroad to help with moving expenses and travel.
The FIPRS provides the following benefits:
- Covers international student tuition fees for a research higher degree.
- A stipend of $33,990 per annum, paid fortnightly.
- An establishment allowance of up to $1,485 for students moving to Adelaide from overseas.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the FIPRS, you must:
- Be a citizen of any country except New Zealand and not hold Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
- Intend to commence full-time study for a higher degree by research in Australia for the first time in the year for which the award is offered.
- Intend to enroll in an area of research concentration where Flinders University has particular strength and external funding.
- Satisfy all entry requirements for a higher degree by research, including English language proficiency.
Application Process
To ensure your application is complete, follow this checklist:
- Research Supervisor: Contact an academic staff member in your relevant academic area and obtain an agreement for supervision.
- Publications: Include up to five of your publications with completed coversheets. Publications should be recent (within 5 years) and primarily in English.
- Academic Transcripts: Provide certified copies of all university-level academic transcripts, translated into English.
- Research Proposal: Submit a research proposal of approximately 500 words.
- Academic Referee Reports: Complete Section A of two Academic Referee’s Confidential Report forms and forward them to two referees.
- Curriculum Vitae: Include an updated CV outlining work experience, research experience, and a list of cited publications.
How to Apply?
- Admission Application: First, apply for admission to a Higher Degree by Research (PhD or Master of Arts by Research) via this link https://www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships/flinders-university-international-research-scholarship.
- Activate Account: Once registered, activate your account using your Student ID and date of birth.
- Scholarship Application: Log in to the Student System, select the My Scholarship tab, and create a new scholarship application under the International RHD Scholarship Group for 2024.
