Flinders University Research Training Scholarship Application – 2022
Flinders University is now accepting applications from suitably qualified students for their Flinders University Research Training Scholarship. It is a fully-funded scholarship for all students.
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About the Scholarship
Flinders University is a public research university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honor of British navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century.
The scholarships are specifically intended to support international students to undertake a Higher Degree by research at Flinders University.
The AGRTPS includes an international tuition fee offset, a living stipend and Overseas Health Care cover.
Aim and Benefits of Flinders University Research Training Scholarship
1. The AGRTPS pays a stipend at the standard rate set by the Australian Government of $28,854 pa tax free (2022 full time rate). The AGRTPS also includes a Research Training Program place (RTP), which provides an off set for tuition fees for up to 4 years.
Requirements for Scholarship
Awards will normally only be available to those who:
1. Be a citizen of any overseas country except New Zealand, and not hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status or New Zealand citizenship; and
2. Intend to commence full-time study for a higher degree by research in Australia for the first time, in the year for which the award is to offered.
3. Students who commenced their higher degree by research in the previous year but who, due to the timing of their application for admission and subsequent enrolment, were unable to apply for an AGRTPS in that year.
4. Students who commenced a higher degree by research and terminated that enrolment within six months of commencement, may be considered.
5. Intend to enroll in an area of research concentration. These are areas in which the University has particular strength, has concentrated its research resources and has attracted external funding; and
Selection Criteria
1. Selection of award holders will be undertaken by the Scholarships Committee based on academic merit and research potential.
2. Applications will be ranked according to the University’s Guidelines for Ranking Postgraduate Research Scholarship Applications
3. The University will give priority to students undertaking a higher degree by research for the first time.
Application Deadline
August 5, 2022