Partially Funded Scholarship Opportunities for Masters and PhD Students at Macquarie University in Australia

Macquarie University offers scholarship opportunities; International HDR Main Scholarship Round. It is the Australian Commonwealth Government scholarship scheme for supporting international higher degree research candidates. It offers 2022 International Research Training Program scholarship (iRTP) and International Macquarie Research Excellence Scholarship Program scholarship (iMQRES) for PhD students as well as a master in Yr 2. This gives you the support for your exceptional research enrolled in research priority areas. 

Successful iRTP candidates will receive:

• Tuition fee offset for 3 years maximum.
• Stipend (tax-exempt, indexed annually, 2021 rate $28,597 p.a.).
• Travel Concession (applied to local transport OPAL Card).

Successful iMQRES candidates will receive

• Tuition fee offset for 3 years maximum.
• Stipend (tax-exempt, indexed annually, 2021 rate $28,597 p.a.).

You should meet the following criteria:

• are citizens of countries other than Australia/New Zealand, and not Australian Permanent Residents.
• will undertake a Master of Research Year 2 or Doctor of Philosophy in 2022.
• complete a research Masters's degree or equivalent.
• intend to reside in Sydney, Australia during their candidature.
• meet the English Language Requirement for MQ HDR Programs by the application closing date.
• have a valid visa allowing you to commence your study in 2022.
• have confirmation of supervision from an eligible Macquarie University researcher (desirable).
• Awards will not be available to those who:
• are receiving another equivalent or major award, full scholarship, or salary to undertake the proposed program.
• commenced enrollment in Macquarie University Higher Degree Research program prior to 1 January 2021.
• have already completed a higher degree in research in the same program of study.

Please note award-holders may:

1. be in receipt of minor awards, allowances, or other earnings which are supplementary to an iRTP or iMQRES, or derived from part-time.
2. receive stipend top-up funding from industry or other sources to a maximum equivalent of 75% of the basic Research Training Program stipend rate ($28,597 p.a. in 2021).
3. be in receipt of additional funds for fieldwork, equipment, and other such expenses not covered by the award.

Selection Criteria:

You will be selected based on:

• Academic merit.
• Relevant research output.
• Experience and/or potential.
• The University’s Strategic Research Framework 2015 to 2024.

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 its pioneering history continues to be a source of inspiration as it celebrates its place among the best and brightest minds. Moreover recognized internationally, Macquarie University is consistently ranked in the top two percent of universities in the world* and within the top 10 in Australia.

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