(Scholarship holders only)
Australian Postgraduate Awards with Stipend
University of South Australia Research Awards
Other Postgraduate Scholarships (where applicable)
Explanation of requirements
A thesis allowance is payable to assist with costs associated with the presentation of a thesis. The maximum allowance is $A420 for a Master's thesis and $A840 for a PhD
Those claiming thesis allowance should attach
Original receipts from the person who provided the services showing the amount incurred by the Award holder, the date on which the receipt was issued and the service for which the claim is being made
The University requires a higher degree candidate to submit three bound copies of a theses and it is anticipated that a candidate would wish to retain a further copy during the examination period. Only the cost of four copies of a thesis may be covered by this allowance
Thesis allowance is not assessable income for taxation purposes
Claim for thesis allowance form - RTF (pc) and Word (Mac)