International Postgraduate Research Scholarships 2012 Australia.

As Australia’s national university, we tackle questions that require research strength and depth both within and between disciplines. Explore the various areas conducting research at ANU.

The University commits to communicating research findings through various formats and more widely accessible channels. The University prepares the next generation of researchers through postdoctoral training and research-based higher degrees.

Field of Study:All

Purpose:
The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) are available for study leading to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy or to a Master of Philosophy and are funded by the Commonwealth Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR).

Because competition for the scholarships is intense, at ANU they are not awarded for study at the Master degree level. Successful applicants will study in areas in which the University has shown a particular research concentration.

Value: This is a Tuition Fee Scholarship

Duration: Three years full-time, with two possible six month extensions (subject to change by DIISR).

Take Up By : 31 March.

Eligible Program(s): PhD, Professional Doctorate by Research.

Eligibility: Bachelors degree with first-class honours, or a research Masters degree from a recognized university; International Students.

Applicants who have applied and been unsuccessful for an IPRS in previous years are ineligible to apply.

Application:
Online applications for admission and scholarship can be made at  Students@ANU - Apply Online (recommended)

Closing Date: 31 August

Further Information: Telephone: (02) 6125 8124 Facsimile: (02) 6125 7535

Email: research.scholarships@anu.edu.au

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant Graduate Studies Convener or a prospective supervisor, prior to lodging an application, to discuss the proposed research topic and related matters.

Source: ANU - COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS