International scholarships
Use the following calendar to view information about higher degree by research scholarships. Where a year is not listed, the same date applies every year.
Where a scholarship has an external application process, you will need to nominate UniSA as your university of choice.
Are you eligible to apply for a research degree scholarship?
- University-wide scholarships
- Industry scholarships
- Area-specific scholarships at UniSA
- Other funding opportunities
- Scholarships databases
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requirements you will need to apply for a higher degree by research
University-wide scholarships
| Scholarship name | Eligibility | Value | How to apply | Closing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) | Academic merit and research potential | $28,715 per annum for 3 years (2012
stipend rate) Scholarship benefits and conditions (PDF file, 483 kb) |
Apply online | 31 August (for following year) |
| President's Scholarships (UPS) | Academic merit | Tuition fees (living allowance
negotiable) Scholarship benefits and conditions (PDF file, 483 kb) |
Apply online | 31 August (for following year) and 28 February (for current year) |
Industry scholarships
More information about industry scholarships (APAIs)
| Scholarship name | Research area | Value | How to apply | Closing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of scale formation and inhibition in the Bayer Process | Physical chemistry (incl. structural) | $28,715 per annum for 3 years (2012 rate) | Apply online | 31 January 2012 |
|
Flexibility, workforce participation and work-life interaction research scholarship |
Research on flexible work arrangements and how these relate to employment participation, skill use and development and worker wellbeing |
$28,715 per annum for 3 years (2012 rate) | Expression of interest with CV to Dr Natalie Skinner | Currently open |
Area-specific scholarships at UniSA
| Scholarship name | Research area | Value | How to apply | Closing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for Accounting, Governance and Sustainability (CAGS), School of Commerce | Business | $32,500 per annum for 3 years (2011 stipend rate) | Apply online | 31 August |
| Healthy Development Adelaide and Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation PhD top-up Scholarships | Multidisciplinary PhD research scholarships in healthy development | Top-ups are $4,000 per annum for up to 3 years to augment a IPRS or UPS | Apply online | 31 October |
| International Centre for Muslim and Non-Muslim Understanding | Muslim diasporas and youth, Middle East and reconciliation, Indian Ocean Rim regional problems | $30,000 per annum | Apply online | Anytime |
| Pharmacy and Medical Sciences PhD Scholarships | Pharmacy and medical sciences | $27,222 plus standard benefits | Apply online | 31 March 2012 |
| The William T Southcott Scholarship | Advanced manufacturing engineering or a related discipline | $35,000 per annum for a period of 3 years plus $3,000 per annum towards research costs | Apply online | 31 August |
| Zero Waste SA Pam Keating Memorial Scholarship (Honours or Masters degrees) | Sustainable design and behaviour | $10,000 | Apply online | 19 March 2012 |
Other funding opportunities
| Scholarship name | Research area | Value | How to apply | Closing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Building Codes Board Research Scholarship | Building regulations in Australia | Up to $5,000 for 1 year | External | Anytime |
| Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) | Research must relate to a priority development area; must satisfy the criteria established for each country | Tuition fees, living expenses, fieldwork expenses etc | Apply online | Variable |
| Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) - Scholarships | Research must relate to a priority development area; eligibility details | Tuition fees, living expenses, fieldwork expenses etc | Apply online | TBA for 2012 |
| CSIRO Flagship Collaboration Fund | Health sciences, information technology, engineering and the environment; must be able to provide evidence of admission to an Australian university | $7,000 per annum. Available to PhD students who have gained (or expect to gain) an APA or equivalent scholarship | External | 30 November |
| CSIRO Postgraduate Scholarship Program | Agribusiness, energy, the environment, information sciences, manufacturing, materials and minerals | $7,000 per annum top up to an APA or other scholarship and provide $10,000 per annum for operational costs of the research | External | 30 November |
| Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy | Education, science and technology, arts and culture, social science, and the environment; UAE nationals only | Supports UAE nationals intending to study for PhD qualifications internationally | External | Anytime |
| Endeavour Awards | Any research area; citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and residing in that country | Tuition fees, health and travel insurance | External | TBA for 2012 |
| Lirabenda Endowment Fund | Biota and natural environment of South Australia | Maximum award $3000 | External | 13 December 2011 |
| National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) - top-up PhD scholarships | Economics, social sciences, NCVER national priorities | $5,000 per annum for 3 years | External | 20 December 2011 |
| Nature Conservation Society of South Australia Conservation Biology Grant | Conservation biology | Up to $1,000 for projects or part-projects with a maximum of 12 months duration | External | TBA for 2012 |
| Northern Territory Research & Innovation Scholarships | Northern Territory-related research | $2,500 for up to 3 years | External | TBA for 2012 |
| Sir Ross & Sir Keith Smith Fund Scholarships | Science of aeronautics; preference will be given to South Australians | Not specified | External | March, June, September & December |
| Taiwan Fellowship | Social sciences, including Taiwan studies, cross-strait studies, China studies, Asia Pacific studies, and sinology | NT$50,000 stipend each month | External | Not specified |
Scholarships databases
JASON: To find out specific scholarships available in your area of study, please visit JASON: Postgraduate Scholarship Database for Australia. You can search by discipline area (eg chemistry, mathematics, fine art) and by institution (to ensure you can identify scholarships at UniSA). Bookmark this page in your browser so you that you can return here after you have finished using the database.
Study in Australia: use this resource as an international student to find scholarships offered in Australia. You can search by type of course (University/Higher Education), state of Australia, field of study and keywords.
myfuture: Visit the myfuture website (a joint initiative of Australian, State and Territory Governments) and search 'Awards and scholarships' by keyword, field of study, etc.