The Flinders International Research Scholarship 2024 (FIPRS) is a scholarship specifically intended to support international students that covers international tuition fees and also provides a stipend. International students who are interested are encouraged to apply.
The FIPRS is awarded competitively to those who show exceptional ability for independent research, academic merit, academic research training, and research indicators and performance. Every year, only a few number become available, making it extremely competitive.
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Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s):ÂFlinders University, Australia
Scholarship Type:ÂResearch Scholarship
Host Institution(s):ÂFlinders University, Australia
Scholarship Worth:Â$33,990 (2024 rate)
Number of Awards:Â4Â scholarships this year
Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters and PhD)
Nationality:ÂInternational Students
Application Deadline: 18 August, 2024
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Eligibility Criteria
To be awarded the Flinders International Research Scholarship 2024, the applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- The applicant must be a citizen of any overseas country except New Zealand, and not hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status or New Zealand citizenship; and
- The applicant must be intending to commence a 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.
- The applicant must be intending to enrol in an area of research concentration in line with the University research objectives.
- The applicant must satisfy all entry requirements for a higher degree by research, including the English proficiency levels.
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Scholarship Benefits
The FIPRS will cover the following benefits;
- An international student tuition fees charged by Flinders University for a research higher degree.
- A stipend (living allowance) paid at the rate of $33,990 per annum (2024 rate). It is tax exempt and indexed annually.
- A possible establishment allowance (after arrival at Flinders) of up to $1,485 to assist with relocation costs and airfares, provided receipts can be produced by the student.
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How to Apply for Flinders International Research Scholarship 2024
To apply for an AGRTPS and FIPRS, you will need to first submit an application for admission to a Higher Degree by research (PhD or Master of Arts by research) followed by an application for the International RHD Scholarship Group.
You must make contact with an academic staff member in your relevant academic area, and have an agreement from that person to supervise you if you are successful.