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CSIRO Postgraduate Scholarships for Australian Students, 2016

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is offering postgraduate scholarships for Australian Students. Scholarships are available to full-time postgraduate students who are undertaking research which will lead to the award of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). CSIRO offers full and top-up Postgraduate Scholarships for periods of up to three years. Top-up scholarships valued at $7,000 per year (full scholarships available in certain circumstances). The application deadline is 30 October 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are available in the following business units: Agriculture, Data61 (Information sciences), Energy, Food and Nutrition, Health and Biosecurity, Land and Water, Manufacturing, Mineral Resources, Oceans and Atmosphere, Astronomy and Space Science, Australian Animal Health Laboratory and National Research Collections Australia.
Course Level: Scholarships are available to full-time postgraduate students who are undertaking research which will lead to the award of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Scholarship Provider: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

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Eligibility:
-CSIRO offers full and top-up Postgraduate Scholarships for periods of up to three years. Opportunities will be offered to high achieving students who are enrolled in a PhD program at an Australian university.
-Top up scholarships are available to those doctoral students who gain or expect to gain an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA), or equivalent university award. In some circumstances full scholarships may also be available.
-Recipients of Postgraduate Scholarships are generally required to be Australian Citizens or hold Permanent Residency status. However, in fields in which there is a national skill shortage, scholarships may be awarded to overseas candidates, provided they meet Department of Immigration and Citizenship policy guidelines. International students must be able to provide evidence of admission to an Australian university.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Australian students can apply for CSIRO scholarships.

Scholarship Description: CSIRO’s Postgraduate Scholarship Program provides opportunities in science and engineering for outstanding graduates who enroll each year at Australian tertiary institutions. Scholarships are available to full-time postgraduate students who are undertaking research which will lead to the award of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). PhD students at CSIRO are supported by both a university supervisor and a CSIRO supervisor; allowing students to maintain and develop their university connections while being exposed to research in a working environment.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): CSIRO offers full and top-up Postgraduate Scholarships for periods of up to three years.

What does it cover? Top-up scholarships valued at $7,000 per year (full scholarships available in certain circumstances).

Selection Criteria: Applications will be assessed on:
-Quality and relevance of the student project
-Academic calibre of the student
-Availability of appropriate university supervision

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

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Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 October 2015.

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