Brief description:
Flinders
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (FIPRS) are awarded to
suitably qualified applicants to pursue a full-time research higher
degree at Flinders University - up to three years for a Research
Doctorate degree and up to two years for a Research Masters degree.
Host Institution(s):
Flinders University, Australia
Field(s) of study:
Any field of research
Target group:
Citizens of any country except Australia or New Zealand
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The FIPRS pays the international student tuition fees charged by Flinders University for a research higher degree.
In
addition, Flinders University provides the recipient with a generous
living allowance paid at the rate of $23,728 per annum (2012 rate). It
is tax exempt and indexed annually.
An
FIPRS student who moves to Adelaide from overseas is eligible for an
establishment allowance (after arrival at Flinders) of up to $1,485 to
assist with relocation costs and airfares, provided receipts can be
produced by the student.
Eligibility:
Applicants
must be a citizen of any overseas country, except New Zealand, and,
satisfy the University’s academic entry requirements for a Masters
degree by research or Doctorate by research, including the English
proficiency levels set by Flinders University for international
students.
Students
for whom English is a foreign language will need to provide evidence of
their English language competence. Applicants must not hold an
equivalent research higher degree qualification. Applications are
normally only open to students commencing a research higher degree in
Australia for the first time.
Please see the conditions of award for full eligibility criteria.
Application instructions:
The closing date for applications is 31 August 2012. It is important to read the Application Guidelines and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships-system/main-display-scholarship-details.cfm?scholarship_id=5332
