Have you ever dreamed of undertaking your postgraduate studies in Australia, especially at the University of Queensland with the financial support? If yes, the good news is that there are scholarships offered at such university, which are known as the Graduate School Scholarships (UQGSS).

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The Graduate School Scholarships (UQGSS) – includes Research Training Program (RTP). These scholarships include a living stipend to support you as you complete a research project for your Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy or a research-focused professional doctorate at UQ.

Scholarship value and Duration

The living stipend of $32,192 per annum tax free (2023 rate), indexed annually, Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). The scholarship duration is 3.5 years with the possibility of 1 extension in line with UQ and RTP Scholarship Policy.

Eligibility

You are eligible if you are:

• nominated by an enrolling school or institute at UQ
• assessed by the Graduate School as meeting all conditions for admission to the 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

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How to apply

Before submitting an application you should follow the how-to-apply steps for either the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil). You apply for this scholarship when you submit an application for a PhD or an MPhil. You do not need to submit a separate scholarship application. In your application, under the ‘Scholarship and Collaborative study’ section: Select I would like to be considered for a UQ scholarship to cover a living allowance stipend and tuition fee expenses.

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Important Dates

To be considered for a scholarship, you need to apply by the relevant closing date for the research quarter you want to start in. It is recommended that you apply as early as possible after applications open.

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Selection Process

Your application will be considered against the key areas in the scholarship selection criteria matrix (DOCX, 26.12 KB), which include:

• The quality of your proposed advisory team including record of successful supervision, appropriate advisory load, complementary expertise.
• The quality of your proposed research environment including resourcing
• Your academic performance, evidence of research capability, quality of research project

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Further Information and Before Applying

For getting more details about the Graduate School Scholarships (UQGSS) at the University of Queensland, please visit the official website.

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