Scholarships for Master and PhD in Genetic and Anatomical Basis of Brain Lateralisation

Macquarie University is offering Master and PhD scholarships. This scholarship is available to eligible domestic or international candidates to undertake an MRes Year 2 (1 year) + PhD (3 years) program. The scholarship is comprised of a Tuition Fee Offset and a Living Allowance Stipend Scholarship. 

Scholarship Value:

• The scholarship is comprised of a Tuition Fee Offset and a Living Allowance Stipend Scholarship. 
• The value and tenure of the scholarship is a MQRES full-time stipend rate of $28,092 per annum (2020 rate, tax exempt and indexed annually)

Entry Requirements

1. Undergraduate degree from a recognised institution
2. Minimum overall GPA of 4.38 on a 7 .
3. A research proposal (a short paragraph is sufficient).
4. A high level of English language proficiency.

• You may be eligible for admission directly into the second year of the Master of Research if:

1. You hold a
   Bachelor degree or,
2. A masters degree

Required Documents:

• Official academic transcripts for all prior studies (e.g. Bachelors, Masters, etc) and evidence of current program enrolment (if applicable).
• If you completed a thesis (or major research project) as part of your degree:

1. The abstract of the thesis
2. The percentage (%) of your degree that the thesis was worth
3. The grade awarded for the thesis component
4. The duration in months of the thesis component of your degree

• Passport copy (or Birth Certificate if no passport available)
• Current Australian visa (for Permanent Residents or Humanitarian Visa holders)
• English proficiency test result score card or evidence showing you have met the HDR Language Requirements 
• Detailed CV (including all research output e.g. publications, journal papers etc)

About Macquarie University:

Established in 1964, Macquarie University began as a bold experiment in higher education. Built to break from traditions: to be distinctive, progressive, and to be transformational. Today their pioneering history continues to be a source of inspiration as they celebrate their place among the best and brightest minds. Recognised internationally, Macquarie University is consistently ranked in the top two per cent of universities in the world and within the top 10 in Australia. Their research is leading the way in ground-breaking discoveries. Their academics are at the forefront of innovation and, as accomplished researchers, they are embracing the opportunity to tackle the big issues of their time.

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