University of Wollongong is inviting applications for postgraduate award available for women in non-traditional research areas within the Faculty of Informatics or the Faculty of Engineering. Award has a value of $25,392 non-taxable. The stipend payable for part-time candidates will be 50% of the full-time stipend, $12,696 in 2014. Awards are available for three (3) years full-time for Doctoral candidates and two (2) years for Masters by Research. Doctoral candidates may apply for a 6 month extension for research related reasons. The application deadline is 17th October 2014.

Study Subject(s): Awards are available in non-traditional research areas within the Faculty of Informatics or the Faculty of Engineering.
Course Level: Awards are available for PhD, Professional Doctorate and Masters by Research degree at University of Wollongong.
Scholarship Provider: University of Wollongong
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Accreditation: University of Wollongong is accredited by the AACSB, ACU, ASAIHL, AUC, AEN, IAU, Universities Australia, Group of Eight.

Eligibility: Bachelors degree with at least Second Class Division 1 Honours or equivalent results. In addition, candidates must enroll in an eligible program within the Faculty of Informatics or the Faculty of Engineering.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Australian or New Zealand Citizens or Australian permanent residents can apply for these postgraduate awards.

Scholarship Description: This award is tenable only at the University of Wollongong and is available to female Australian or New Zealand Citizens or Australian permanent residents. The academic merit, research potential and track record of the candidate. The quality of the research environment, including track record (relative to opportunity) and expertise of supervisor(s) in the field of research,  resources available to support the project and the strength of research in this area at UOW.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Awards are available for three (3) years full-time for Doctoral candidates and two (2) years for Masters by Research. Doctoral candidates may apply for a 6 month extension for research related reasons. Note: For domestic applicants, this award is also available for women who wish to study part-time. In this case the duration of the award will be 6 years for Doctoral candidates and 4 years for Masters by Research.

What does it cover? Award has a value of $25,392 non-taxable. The stipend payable for part-time candidates will be 50%  of the full-time stipend, $12,696 in 2014.

Selection Criteria: The academic merit, research potential and track record of the candidate. The quality of the research environment, including track record (relative to opportunity) and expertise of supervisor(s) in the field of research, resources available to support the project and the strength of research in this area at UOW.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 17th October 2014.

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