The Flinders University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship program is designed to support outstanding international students who wish to undertake postgraduate research at master’s or PhD levels at the Flinders University. Recipients of the Flinders International Research Scholarship (FIPRS) are selected based on their exceptional research skills, academic achievements, and potential indicated by their previous research activities and outputs.
In the year 2024, awardees are required to have published five articles to earn the top score of 25 points. The scholarship supports up to three years of doctoral research or two years for a master’s by research. Recipients must be new to research studies in Australia and engage in full-time study. Students applying for the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTPS) are automatically considered for FIPRS. The scholarship encompasses full funding, covering tuition fees, a generous stipend, and other benefits.
Eligibility criteria for the Flinders University International Postgraduate research scholarship
Eligibility for the Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarship awards is limited to individuals who are citizens of a foreign country, excluding New Zealand, and who do not possess Australian citizenship, permanent residency in Australia, or New Zealand citizenship. Candidates must be planning to start full-time research-based higher degree studies in Australia for the first time in the award year. Consideration may also be given to students who began their research degree in the previous year but were unable to apply for the award due to admission and enrolment timing.
Applicants are required to have a high academic standing and a strong research proposal aligned with the university’s research strengths. All candidates must meet the University’s entry requirements for a research degree, including the required English language proficiency levels. Preference will be given to applicants embarking on a research degree for the first time.
Application process
Prospective applicants are required to read the application guidelines provided by Flinders University before applying. Applicants will be required to complete and submit an online application form providing up to five publications, academic transcripts, research proposals, an updated curriculum vitae and an academic reference report. All documents must be submitted in English. Applicants will be required to apply for the scholarship after completing and submitting their application to the university. The deadline for submission of applications is 18th August 2024. More information on the Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarship, the eligibility requirements and application process can be found on the Flinders University website.