Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) International Scholarships at University of
ABOUT
For over 50 years, Flinders has been a centre of inspiring achievement: from our pioneering research and excellence in teaching to the positive impact we have in the communities we serve.
Inspiration leads to innovation. But innovation is more than just a buzzword at Flinders.
It extends from our founding Vice-Chancellor Peter Karmel’s entreaty to ‘experiment and experiment bravely’ through to the creative, trailblazing work of our staff, students and alumni.The Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Scholarships (International) are specifically intended to support international students to undertake a research higher degree at Flinders University.
BENEFITS
The Scholarship covers international tuition fees and a stipend.
In addition, Flinders University provides the recipient with a generous living allowance paid at the rate of $27,082 (2018 rate). It is tax exempt and indexed annually. An AGRTP Scholarship student who moves to Adelaide from overseas is eligible for an establishment allowance (after arrival at Flinders) of up to $1,485 to assist with relocation costs and airfares, provided receipts can be produced by the student.
SLOTS
A limited number (up to 10) of AGRTP Scholarships are available each year and the scholarship round is highly competitive
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must satisfy the University's academic entry requirements for a Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research.
Applicants are required to have successfully completed at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Hons degree(this is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year)
Applicants must have met the English proficiency levels set by Flinders University for international students at the time of application. Students for whom English is a foreign language will need to provide evidence of their English language competence.
Applicants must not hold an equivalent research higher degree qualification. Applications are only open to students commencing a research higher degree in Australia for the first time.
Applicants must not hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status or New Zealand citizenship. Please see the attached conditions of award for full eligibility criteria.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Academic Transcripts
Research Proposal
Academic Referees Curriculum Vitae
