The studentships are designed to support postgraduate students of outstanding research promise undertaking a higher degree by research at ECU. Students of any nationality can apply for these endowments. The program includes a stipend of $28,420 per annum to be paid fortnightly via electronic funds transfer and tuition fee sponsorship. Other benefits include a relocation allowance (where applicable) and Overseas Students Health Cover (where applicable). The duration of the support will vary depending on the duration of the course, up to two years for a Master by research and up to 3 years for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Integrated PhD Students around the world can apply for these endowments.
Eligibility
International students must meet all of the following;
- Must be a citizen of any country other than Australia or New Zealand at the commencement of the Higher Degree by Research (HDR);
- Must meet international student visa requirements as specified by the Department of Home Affairs including the requirement to purchase and maintain an Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the Commonwealth Government Department of Health
- Must not have held an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) or an Australia Award scholarship within two years prior to commencing the HDRS;
- Must not be receiving funding for which course tuition is a component under any other scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a substantial contribution;
Must meet all University admission requirements, including English proficiency, and be made an unconditional offer of a place in a higher degree by research (either a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master by Research) before a scholarship can be considered/offered
Funder: Edith Cowan University (ECU)
URL: https://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/details/ecu-hdr-scholarship
Deadline: October 17th 2021
