Scholarship Description:
The UQGSS Higher Degree by Research (HDR) opportunity is open to all new and currently enrolled domestic and international students to gain a higher education in Australia.
The University of Queensland Graduate School is allowing applicants to apply for its UQ Graduate School Scholarships (UQGSS) program.
Host College/University:
University of Queensland is ranking as one of the most reputable in the world. It offers a range of study option and provides a world-class experience for its students. It has a strong research focus in science, medicine and technology.
Founded in 1909, the University of Queensland is one of Australia’s leading universities. Through a college, a graduate school, and six faculties, University of Queensland provides many undergraduates, associate, master, PhD, and higher doctorate degrees.
Degree level:
Phd degree program.
Field of Study:
The program is available for Higher Degree by Research in all study areas.
Scholarship Award:
- The UQ Graduate School will provide the HDR funding for 3 years with the possibility of two 6 month extensions in approved circumstances.
- Funding includes an annual living stipend (a stipend of $28,092 per annum tax-free 2020 rate), tuition, and an allowance for single overseas student health cover (OSHC).
Nationalities:
Aspirants from all the nationalities are eligible to apply.
Eligibility Criteria:
The eligibility criteria are as follows;
- Be nominated by an enrolling school or institute at University of Queensland.
- Be assessed by the Graduate School as meeting all conditions for admission to a higher degree by research program.
- Not be receiving a living allowance award, or scholarship providing a benefit greater than 75% of the RTP Scholarship living allowance rate to undertake the higher degree by research program.
Applying procedure Instructions:
The following application guidance is intended for candidates who wish to apply for the scholarships:
- There is no separate application required. To get this award opportunity, applicants need to apply for a higher degree by research at UQ.
- The following documents are required to support the application: Academic CV, Academic transcript, Award certificates/teamsters, Evidence of English language proficiency, a copy of Passport, and Contact details from two referees. All these must upload as PDF files using the naming convention – LAST-NAME_first name_document-name.
- Before applying, applicants need to check the entry requirements for UQ’s Higher Degrees by Research.
- Applicants are required to meet all UQ’s English language proficiency requirements.
Scholarship Official Web Links:
Online Application: ◄–
Scholarship Link: ◄–
Scholarship Deadline:
- For 2020, Round 1 – 29 Sep, 2019
- For 2020, Round 2 – 27 March, 2020
- For 2021, Round 1 – 7 Sep, 2020
