Australia: Swinburne University Chancellor’s Research Scholarship 2015
Awarding Institute/Country: Scholarship is awarded in all discipline areas available at Swinburne University of Technology.
study Course: Scholarship is available to undertake a higher degree by research (HDR) at Swinburne University of Technology.
Scholarship Description: Swinburne University of Technology offers Chancellors Scholarship to undertake higher degree by
Research (HDR) program. Scholarships are open to all research doctorate applicants-international and Australian and New Zealand citizens. The duration of a full-time CRS is three years. The awards provide an annual stipend of $30,000, an establishment grant of up to $3,000 and up to $5000 for a 6 month overseas placement in a collaborating laboratory or organization nominated by Swinburne. The scholarship also covers tuition fees. The application deadline is 29 May 2015.
Eligible Groups: Australian, New Zealand and international students can apply for these chancellors scholarships.
Australia: Swinburne University Chancellor’s Research Scholarship 2015
Application Eligibility: To become and remain eligible for a CRS a student: 
-may be a local or an international student; and
-must meet the University’s enrollment eligibility criteria including language proficiency; and
-must not hold a Research Doctorate or an equivalent research qualification; and
-must have completed a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours, or be regarded by the University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with these Guidelines; and
-must be undertaking a Research Doctorate; and
-must be enrolled as a full-time student, unless the University has approved a part-time CRS for the student under these Guidelines; and
-must not previously have held a postgraduate research scholarship (some exceptions may apply, contact Swinburne Research for more information); and
-must not be receiving an equivalent award, scholarship (excluding an IPRS) or salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the APA stipend rate, to undertake the HDR. Income from sources unrelated to the course of study is permitted but must be within the confines of HDR policy section 7.9 ‘Employment Commitments’; and
-must study in an identified area of research strength for Swinburne University; and
-must undertake a 6 month overseas research placement at an institution identified and approved by Swinburne University.
- The duration of a full-time CRS is three years for a student undertaking Research Doctorate
- The awards provide an annual stipend of $30,000, an Establishment Grant of up to $3,000 and up to $5000 for a 6 month overseas placement in a collaborating laboratory or organisation nominated by Swinburne. This overseas placement is a condition of the award. The scholarship also covers tuition fees.
How to apply: If you wish to be considered for a scholarship you must complete the scholarship portion of the candidature application form. Research degree candidature is considered all year round. Visit the
application page for information on applying for a research degree.
Application Deadline: The Swinburne University Chancellor’s Research Scholarship 2015 application deadline is 29 May 2015.
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