Scholarship
The RMIT University, Australia, invites applications for scholarship to PhD students.
Scholarship award:
The VCPS provides the following benefits to recipients:
– a stipend of $42,384.50 per annum pro rata (full-time study) which represents a generous RMIT top up of approximately $15,000 above the RTP rate
– a research support allowance of $5,000 per annum to support research activities
– a HDR publication award of $10,000 (payable on thesis submission). Candidates must submit their thesis within three and a half years (or equivalent part-time) to be eligible for award
– a relocation allowance for the cost of relocating in order to take up their postgraduate research program, up to $515 per adult and $255 per child to a maximum of $1,540
– paid sick, maternity and parenting leave (within the limits of the Scholarship Terms and Conditions).
No of scholarships:
Up to 10
Important Dates
February, 2020.
Eligibility
To be considered for a VCPS scholarship you must hold, or be currently completing:
a Master by research
a Master by coursework with a significant research component graded as high distinction, or equivalent
a Honours degree achieving first class honours
a 4 year bachelor degree achieving a GPA of 4 or equivalent (80% or above).
If you do not hold one of the above qualifications, you will only be considered for scholarship if you have previous publications or significant research experience. All other applicants will be considered ineligible.
In addition to the above, to be eligible for this scholarship you must:
be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or an international candidate who is commencing in an RMIT PhD program from 1 January 2018
have applied for a full-time PhD program at RMIT.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online mode only
Last Date
The last date for application is February, 2020.
Contact Details
For any further details, the applying candidates can refer to official notification using the following link https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students
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