Monash University Postgraduate Research Scholarships 2008
Monash University offers a range of scholarships each year to students undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), professional doctorate (not offered in the Faculty of Science) or research masters degree, including the Master of Science (MSc). Approximately 300 stipend awards and 60 course tuition fee scholarships will be offered in 2007 for the 2008 round.
This page gives an outline of the scholarships available and their eligibility requirements, the application process, staff contacts, and links to further information. Please note that a range of scholarships are also offered by the faculty and its schools and centres, details of which are given here.
The deadline for scholarship applications is Wednesday, 31 October 2007 with the Monash Research Graduate School (MRGS).
Please contact the Manager, Research and Research Training if you have any queries.
Table of contents
- Overview of the scholarships available
- Eligibility requirements
- Deadline for applications
- Scholarship application kits
- Faculty of Science information on applying for postgraduate research scholarships
- Important dates and notes for Faculty of Science staff
- Calendar of important dates for school and faculty staff
- Contacts for further information
- Important links
1. Overview of the scholarships available
The Monash University Postgraduate Research Scholarships 2008 round will cover the following main scholarship schemes:
Stipend scholarships
These awards pay an annual non-taxable allowance for students enrolled on a full-time basis of $20,007 (2008 rate) for up to two (2) years for a research masters (Master of Science (MSc) and up to three (3) years for a doctorate (Doctor of Philosophy, PhD).
Course tuition fee scholarships
These awards cover course tuition fees and basic Overseas Student Health Care (OSHC) for international students for up to two (2) years for a research masters (Master of Science (MSc) by research) and up to three (3) years for a doctorate (Doctor of Philosophy, PhD).
2. Eligibility requirements
Academic qualifications / research experience
Persons who have completed a four year undergraduate degree at H1 level and who wish to undertake a research masters, PhD, or professional doctorate are eligible to apply for Monash University Postgraduate Research Scholarships.
Applicants who do not have a H1 qualification can be nominated for H1 Equivalence by the faculty. These applications will then be considered on a case-by-case basis by a university-wide H1 equivalence panel.
English language
Please note that strict English language proficiency requirements apply. Applicants whose first language is not English will need to undertake a test of English language proficiency.
3. Deadline for applications
The deadline is Wednesday, 31 October 2007 with the Monash Research Graduate School (MRGS).
4. Scholarship application kits
Printed copies
Please contact the relevant school if you would like a copy of the scholarship application guide (which contains the application form). A limited number of copies will also be kept in the Faculty of Science office.
Electronic copies
International applicants may apply using an electronic version of the application form. Please ask your proposed school to make a request for the form as follows:
Procedures for school staff
Please send an email to hdrschol@adm.monash.edu.au that provides the following information:
- Full name of the applicant
- Name of the school
- Email address of the applicant
The MRGS will generate a scholarship application form on its database for the applicant and will email it along with the application guide to the email address provided.
5. Faculty of Science information on applying for postgraduate research scholarships
6. Important dates and notes for Faculty of Science staff
School staff are asked to review and diarise the following important dates pertaining to scholarship selection.
H1 Equivalence
- Thursday, 8 November 2007 (12:00 pm)
Faculty of Science deadline for receipt of applications for H1 Equivalence (H1E)
- Friday, 9 November 2007
Faculty of Science review of applications for H1 Equivalence (H1E) by the Associate Dean (Graduate Studies), Dr Tony Patti.
Dr Patti will follow up with School Postgraduate Co-ordinators on any outstanding H1E matters following his review of School’s H1E nominations.
School ranking of applicants
- Thursday, 22 November 2007 (5:00 pm)
Faculty of Science deadline for receipt of school ranking list of applicants
- Friday, 23 November 2007 (1:00 pm)
Faculty of Science ranking of scholarship applicants by the Research Degrees Committee
7. Calendar of important dates for school and faculty staff
School staff are asked to note the following important dates pertaining to scholarship selection.
October 2007
| Date |
Event |
Attention |
| Wednesday, 31 October 2007 |
Monash University deadline for scholarship applications
Closing date for receipt of scholarship applications at the Monash Research Graduate School (MRGS). |
Scholarship applicants |
November 2007
Date |
Event |
Attention |
| Friday, 2 November 2007 |
Monash University deadline for scholarship applications (with late fee and head of school support)
Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. The Research Graduate School Committee (RGSC) imposes a $50 late fine on all late applications. The head of school will also be requested to provide a letter in support of the application. No applications will be accepted after this date. |
Scholarship applicants
School staff |
| Tuesday, 6 November 2007 |
Applicant lists emailed to schools and faculties
School staff should review the list in accordance with the MRGS ‘Instructions for departments’. Please note the need for applications to be prepared for H1 Equivalence (H1E) where required. Schools should also consider the ranking of their applicants. |
Faculty staff
School staff |
| Thursday, 8 November 2007 |
Faculty of Science deadline for receipt of applications for H1 Equivalence
Schools are asked to provide one original copy for each application for H1 Equivalence by 12:00 pm. |
School staff |
| Friday, 9 November 2007 |
MRGS deadline for notification of any required amendments to applicants’ personal data
Schools should advise the MRGS of any incorrect information (for example, misspelled names and wrong supervisor details). Please copy any correspondence to Tom Keegan. |
Faculty staff
School staff |
| Friday, 9 November 2007 |
Faculty of Science review of applications for H1 Equivalence
The Associate Dean (Graduate Studies), Dr Tony Patti, will review all applications for H1 Equivalence.
Dr Patti will follow up with School Postgraduate Co-ordinators on any outstanding H1E matters following his review of School’s H1E nominations. |
Associate Dean (Graduate Studies) |
| Tuesday, 13 November 2007 |
MRGS deadline for receipt of applications for H1 Equivalence
All faculties to have submitted all H1 Equivalence documentation to MRGS by close of business. |
Faculty staff |
| Wednesday, 21 November 2007 |
Monash University review of H1E applications from the Faculty of Science
The Research Graduate School Committee (RGSC) panel for ‘Engineering, Information Technology, Pharmacy, Medicine, and Science’ will review the Faculty of Science applications for H1 Equivalence. Tom Keegan will advise schools of the results. |
Faculty staff |
| Thursday, 22 November 2007 |
Faculty of Science deadline for receipt of school ranking list of applicants
Schools must email their ranking lists and individual Scholarship Applicant Synopsis Sheets (SASS) to Tom Keegan by 5:00 pm. |
School staff |
Friday, 23 November 2007
(1:00 pm, Science Meeting Room) |
Faculty of Science ranking of scholarship applicants
The Research Degrees Committee (RDC) will review the ranking lists received from schools and rank all applicants on behalf of the faculty. |
RDC members
Faculty staff |
| Friday, 30 November 2007 |
Monash University deadline for submission of Faculty of Science ranking data
Faculty administrative officers must return their completed database by 12:00 pm (signed Order of Merit list to follow). |
Faculty staff |
December 2007
| Date |
Event |
Attention |
| Friday, 7 December 2007 |
Monash University deadline for receipt of H1 results and TOEFL / IELTS test scores
Schools must advise the MRGS of results by 5:00 pm. |
Faculty staff
School staff |
Monday, 10 December 2007
(9:30 am) |
Monash University determination of scholarship awardees for 2007
The RGSC scholarships selection sub-committee will meet to allocate awards. Tom Keegan will advise schools of the results. |
Faculty staff |
Friday, 14 December 2007
(2:15 pm) |
Official announcement of scholarship awardees for 2007
The RGSC scholarship selection sub-committee will meet to ratify the selection, after which offer letters will be posted and the list of awardees posted on the MRGS website. |
Scholarship applicants |
| Monday, 17 December 2007 |
Determination of Faculty of Science scholarship offers
Schools will be asked to nominate eligible unsuccessful applicants for Monash University scholarships for Faculty of Science Dean's Postgraduate Research Scholarships and Faculty of Science International Tuition Fee Scholarships. |
Faculty staff |
8. Contacts for further information
Monash Research Graduate School
Faculty of Science
9. Important links
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