The University of Tasmania (UTAS), a renowned educational institution in Australia, is excited to announce an extensive array of scholarships for the incoming class of 2024. These scholarships are designed to support both domestic and international students as they embark on their research degrees across various fields. UTAS is dedicated to easing the financial burden on students, allowing them to fully commit themselves to their academic and research endeavours.
Outlined below is a detailed overview of the key scholarships available for 2024, including application procedures and eligibility criteria:
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships
- Award: An annual stipend of AUD $32,192 (2024 rate), subject to yearly adjustments, along with a relocation grant of up to AUD $2,000.
- Duration: Up to 3.5 years for PhD candidates; 2 years for Master’s candidates.
- Eligibility: Candidates demonstrating exceptional research potential.
Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS)
- Award: A yearly living stipend of AUD $32,192 (2024 rate), subject to annual adjustments.
- Duration: 3.5 years for PhD programs; 2 years for Master’s programs.
- Eligibility: Candidates from all disciplines showcasing proven research capabilities.
Senior Indigenous Research Scholarships
- Award: More than $40,000 per annum over 3.5 years for doctoral degrees or 2 years for Master’s programs.
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2024.
- Eligibility: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals; significance to Aboriginal communities.
- Application Guide: Access the Checklist for application details.
Dianne Eerden Elite Research Scholarship
- Award: A supplemental scholarship of $10,000 per year for 3.5 years.
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2024.
- Eligibility: Female graduates focusing on neurosurgery or neuroscience research.
Janet Cretan Elite Research Scholarship
- Award: A supplemental scholarship of $7,500 per year for 3.5 years.
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2024.
- Eligibility: Research in philosophy or sociology.
Limestone Valley How Family PhD Scholarship
- Award: A supplemental scholarship of $10,000 per year plus up to $30,000 in funding support.
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2024.
- Eligibility: Medical investigation conducted within the College of Health and Medicine.
Cuthbertson Elite Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships
- Award: A base stipend of $32,192 per year with an additional $10,000 per year for 3.5 years.
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2024.
- Eligibility: Research in fields such as agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, or silviculture.
Victoria League Scholarship for Medical Research Trust in Commonwealth Friendship
- Award: A base stipend of $32,192 per year for 3.5 years.
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2024.
- Eligibility: Research pertaining to dementia, cardiac conditions, or cancer.
These scholarships offer outstanding opportunities for international students to participate in high-quality research at the University of Tasmania. Applications can be submitted online without any charges.
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