Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Australia : Curtin International Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Brief description:
The Curtin International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (CIPRS) is available to any international student wishing to commence a Higher Degree by Research at Curtin for the first time in 2013.
This scholarship is awarded to students to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the Australian higher education sector and support Australia’s research effect.
Host Institution(s):
Curtin University, Australia
Field(s) of study:
Research courses under the following faculties:
•  Humanities
•  Science & Engineering
•  Aboriginal Studies
•  Health Sciences
•  Business
See the list of research courses at Curtin University that is covered by this scholarship.
Number of Scholarships:
30 per year
Target group:
The award is open to citizens of an overseas country (excluding New Zealand).
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The CIPRS provides:
•  Course tuition fee for two years for a Master’s (by Research) and a maximum of three and a half years for a Doctoral degree; and
•  Stipend from either Faculty/government project or external organisation funding equivalent to the amount of an APA award.
Eligibility:
Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and research capacity to suitably qualified overseas graduates eligible to commence a higher degree by research in 2013.  Recipients of this award are usually nominated by the Faculty.
Application instructions:
Please refer to the Guidelines for Higher Degree by Research Candidates for information on admissions and scholarship requirements.  Applications are accepted at any time. Only admitted students are eligible for the scholarship.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Deadline: Rolling (annual),Course starts 2013