Australian Government Masters and Doctoral Research Scholarship Deadline- Oct. 1st, 2015)

About the Scholarship

The International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) is funded by the Australian Government and enables international students to undertake a postgraduate research qualification (Masters and PHD) in Australia and gain experience with leading Australian researchers.
The University usually awards around 35 scholarships.

Participating Universities

41 Universities across Australia

Benefits

The duration of the International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) is up to two years for a student undertaking a master by research degree and up to three years, with two possible six month extensions, for students undertaking a doctorate by research degree.
The IPRS provides for:

• Full cost of tuition
• Overseas Student Health Cover for you and your dependants, if they join you in Australia on a student visa

In addition, successful candidates receive an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) which provides the following benefits:

• A fortnightly living allowance
• Relocation grant for students moving to Melbourne from interstate or from outside Australia
• Thesis allowance 
• Limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave

Selection

IPRS are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Eligible applicants are scored and ranked according to their:

• academic achievement in their last completed degree; and
• research potential in their field of study, taking into consideration factors relevant to the proposed research including professional experience, refereed publications, specialist medical qualifications or composition of original music.

Deadline

Applications can be made up to October, 2015