PhD Scholarships for International Students at University of Southern Queensland, Australia 2013

Scholarship Description:

PhD Scholarships for International Students at University of Southern Queensland, Australia 2013 is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

PhD Scholarships for International Students at University of Southern Queensland, Australia 2013

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the University
Course Level:This Scholarship programme is available for PhD level
Scholarship Provider: University of Southern Queensland
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
To be eligible applicants must:
-be eligible to be enrolled full-time in a Higher Degree by Research at the University of Southern Queensland not be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (*Note: Australian permanent resident includes holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas)
-not be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (*Note: Australian permanent resident includes holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas)
-not previously have held an Australian Government-funding postgraduate research scholarship unless it was terminated within six months of the commencement of benefits
-not be in receipt of similar funding from the Australian Government
-commence the degree by the date set by the University or the scholarship may be withdrawn and reallocated to another applicant.

Scholarship Open for International Students: This is open to all International students

Scholarship Description: International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) are awarded to Doctor of Philosophy international students undertaking quality research (fundamental or applied) in areas of research specialisation at USQ. The successful applicants will have their tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), as required by holders of a student visa met by the Australian Government. In addition USQ provides a fortnightly stipend to contribute towards living expenses.

Number of Awards: Not Known

Tenure of Award: The period of tenure of an award is three years for doctorate studies

Value: International Postgraduate Research Scholarships carry a yearly stipend of $30 000 per year to the successful applicant. Payments are made on a fortnightly basis over the year. The period of tenure of an award is three years for doctorate studies. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree will be deducted from the period of tenure. Should a successful IPRS applicant be enrolled with the Faculty of Engineering and Surveying (FoES) then FoES may provide a further $3000 top up to the successful applicant.

Selection Criteria:Applicants must:
-have applied for enrolment or currently be enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program full-time on-campus at USQ
-meet the eligibility entry requirements
-demonstrate outstanding research potential
-scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, research capacity and relevance of proposed research to USQ’s areas of research concentration
-projects involving human or animal experimentation, including social/psychological research, must conform to NH&MRC guidelines and ethical clearance will be required prior to commencement of any such project.

Notifications: Not Known

How to Apply: To apply for this scholarship, applicants must complete and forward the following documentation by email to orhd-at-usq.edu.au

Scholarship Application Deadline: 22 October 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Degree Level:

PhD Scholarships for International Students at University of Southern Queensland, Australia 2013 is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.