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Scholarship opportunities for Science postgraduatesA wide range of scholarships are available for postgraduate research candidates at Monash University. Monash spends approximately $AUD30 million each year on its postgraduate research scholarship programs. Scholarships for research masters programs generally have a tenure of two years while those for doctoral programs may be held for three years with a possible six month extension in some cases. There are three-levels of opportunity for candidates wishing to obtain a scholarship to support the pursuit of a research degree in the Faculty of Science. These include:
1. Centrally-awarded scholarshipsOver 300 living allowance (stipend-paying) scholarships are offered at the main central selection round, which closes on 31 October each year. Approximately 70 international scholarship winners are also offered fees awards to meet their tuition costs. However, as under the Research Training Scheme (RTS) Australian students are not required to pay fees, Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens need only apply for living allowance or stipend scholarships. A further small selection round takes place in mid-year, when faculties and academic units nominate high quality students for additional living allowance and tuition awards. 2. Faculty and School funded scholarshipsThe Faculty of Science has recently introduced the Faculty of Science Dean’s Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme; a very generous incentive which looks to provide funding support to all eligible, newly commencing students in a higher degree by research (HDR) (e.g. MSc, MPhil, PhD) within the faculty or where there are joint supervisory arrangements with other faculties of Monash University. There are two scholarship types available within this scheme: Faculty of Science Dean’s Postgraduate Research Scholarship: which will provide a living allowance stipend commensurate with the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA). Faculty of Science Dean’s International Postgraduate Research Scholarship: which will cover the cost of international tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Schools within the Faculty of Science also offer scholarships throughout the year including Monash Departmental Scholarships (MDS) or Monash Research Scholarships (MRS). These are funded through research grants and other outside sources. 3. External donor funded scholarshipsOther awards are available through schemes sponsored by AusAID, by individual countries and by a range of organisations and donors. An Australian database, the Joint Academic Scholarship On-Line Network (JASON) , is a very useful resource. Scholarships currently being offered within these three levels of opportunity are summarized in the tables below:1. Centrally-awarded scholarships
2. Faculty and School funded scholarships
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| Name | Scholarship type | Eligibility | Closing Date | Further information |
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| ABRS Student Travel Bursary (doc 141kb) | Bursary of up to $1000 for international travel and $500 for travel within Australia | ABRS offers financial support to postgraduate students in Australian institutions to travel to a national or international conference relevant to both the student's research program in systematics or taxonomy and the Aims and Objectives of the ABRS. | Applications close 10 September 2008 | Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here. |
| Chevening Scholarships | Stipend, allowances return economy air fares and academic fees. | This Scholarship is open to PhD candidates and runs in duration for between three and twelve months. | Applications open in July 2008 and close in October 2008 | Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here. |
| Great Artesian Basin top-up scholarship | Top-up scholarship | Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have Australian Permanent Resident status. The PhD research project must be in accordance with the objectives of the Research Prospectus for the GAB. Applicants must be enrolled or finalising enrolment in a full-time PhD research degree at any accredited Australian university. Applicants must be successful in obtaining a primary scholarship such as an Australian Postgraduate Award or equivalent. Applicants must have a qualified supervisor to oversee the project. | Applications close Friday 31 October 2008 | Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here. |
| Flagship Collaboration Fund – Postgraduate Scholarships 2008/09 | Scholarship / Top-up scholarship | Top-up scholarships are available to PhD students who have gained (or expect to gain) an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or equivalent scholarship. In certain circumstances, full scholarships are also available. International students are eligible to apply, but must be able to show evidence of admission to an Australian university. | Applications open in Mid September and close Sunday 30 November 2008. | Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here. |
| Australian Development Scholarships | Stipend/Tuition Fee | Applicants for Australian Development Scholarships must satisfy both the general eligibility criteria and specific criteria established for each country. Applicants will also need to satisfy all requirements of the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship. | Applications are ongoing | Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here. |
| Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network (ARCNN) | Travel Grants | Applicants must be postgraduate students or early career researchers currently studying/working in Australia in the area of nanotechnology, a member of ARCNN, attending a ARCNN sponsored event, have documented support from Supervisor and notification of acceptance of participation or acceptance of oral/poster paper | Applications are ongoing | Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here. |
| Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network (ARCNN) | Sponsorship for conferences, workshops, summer and winter schools, and short courses | Sponsorship for Conferences, Workshops, Summer and Winter Schools, and Short courses that are held in Australia, organised by ARCNN members, and are of benefit to the broader nanotechnology community. | Applications are ongoing | Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here. |
| Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network (ARCNN) | Short-term and Long-term visit support funding | Funding support available to postgraduate students and early career researchers (within 5 years of award of PhD degree) for travel and accommodation expenses associated with Short term visits and Long Term Visits, within Australia. | Applications are ongoing | Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here. |