100 Elite Research Scholarships at University of Tasmania, Australia

Overview

The University of Tasmania offers Elite Research Scholarships for PhD candidates in areas we excel in: the health and medical sciences, natural, physical and applied sciences, as well as business and management, regional development, education and the humanities.

Our Elite Research Scholarships are valued at $30,360 per annum tax-free, and are available for three years, with a possible six-month extension.

We also support our PhD candidates with a suite of practical resources throughout their Higher Degrees by Research including laptops, opportunities for performance-based scholarship top ups, cloud data storage, a conference support fund, generic skilling and supportive candidature management which help each candidate navigate their own research path.

If you have an outstanding academic record and a passion for research we probably have an Elite Research Scholarship for you.


Promising candidates within Australia and New Zealand are eligible for a return airfare to visit UTAS and their School of interest to help them decide. And if chosen, generous relocation support is available.

Admission Requirements

Before an applicant will be offered a place in a higher degree by research, the Dean of Graduate Research must be satisfied that the applicant has meet the entry requirements and has the necessary attributes to successfully complete the higher degree by research.

Admission to a higher degree by research at UTAS is based on merit, however, not every applicant who meets the admission requirements will be made an offer of candidature. UTAS must be able to provide appropriate supervision and resources for the proposed research project.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Doctoral Candidature
  

  Successful applicants for doctoral candidature will generally have a Bachelors degree with first class honours (including the completion of a substantial research thesis) or sector based experience to an equivalent standard.

• Masters Candidature
  Successful applicants for Masters by Research Candidature will generally have a Bachelors degree with upper second class honours (including the completion of a research thesis) or sector based experience to an equivalent standard

English Language Requirements

English is the language of instruction at UTAS. All applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to provide evidence that they are able to read, write, speak and understand English to a sufficient standard before commencing their higher degree by research. Proof of English language ability may be demonstrated in one of the following ways:

• an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
• a minimum total score of 600 together with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5 or more on the paper based TOEFL
• a minimum total score of 92 together with a minimum score of 20 in each individual section of the internet based TOEFL
• PTE Academic 58 with no score lower than 50
• completion of a course of study, of at least two years’ duration, from an accredited University in a country where English is an official language.The study must have been instructed and examined in English. Studies must have been completed within the last two years and evidence in the form of a letter or certificate issued by the university Registrar’s office will need to be provided.

How to Apply

Step 1 - Contact a Potential Supervisor in your chosen research area

Step 2 - Discuss the Research Project with your Proposed Supervisor/s

Step 3 - Complete an Application for Admission to Higher Degree by Research Candidature and Scholarship

Step 4 - Referee Reports

Step 5 - Submit Original Documents (or certified copies) to the Graduate Research Office

FAQ's

Application Forms

Applications remain open throughout 2011.

Further information, please visit http://www.utas.edu.au/research/graduate-research/elite


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