To remove the financial barriers on your way to study abroad, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at University of Sydney is presenting a mind-blowing opportunity called the International Postgraduate Research Scholarships in Australia for the academic year 2023-2024

This educational award is open to support students from all nationalities who want to enroll in postgraduate research degree programs at the University of Sydney are eligible.

The University of Sydney, often referred to simply as Sydney University or USyd, is one of Australia’s most prestigious and oldest institutions of higher education. Established in 1850, it has a rich history of academic excellence and a global reputation for research and education.

Why study at the University of Sydney? During their time at the University of Sydney, students acquire valuable transferable study skills that prepare them to adapt to and effectively navigate the diverse challenges they will encounter throughout their careers.

Application Deadline: The last date to enter the particular scholarship is 31 October 2023. Any entries submitted later this date would be rejected.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Sydney
• Department: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
• Course Level: Postgraduate Research
• Award: $37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years), SSAF and OSHC
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: Domestic/International
• The Award can be taken in Australia

Eligibility       

• Eligible Countries: All international students are eligible to apply. 
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Students can apply to postgraduate research degree at the University of Sydney.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• Be an international student
• Have submitted an application for admission into a PhD in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Part-time applicants will need to demonstrate extenuating circumstances as to why they are unable to enrol full-time
• Hold either an honours degree (first class or second class/division 1), a master’s degree with a significant research component, or demonstrate appropriate professional experience and alternative qualifications in the field of study
• Be willing to undertake research in one of the following research projects:
• Sexuality Studies and LGBTQ+ Inclusive Education
• Macroeconomic Implications of Microeconomic Decisions and Beliefs
• The Poetics of Social Change in Late Antiquity (250-750 AD)
• Digital innovations to push journalism boundaries: Bhutan as a case study
• Sydney Games and Play Lab
• Queer TV and Media
• Understanding Early Medieval Friendship
• Culturally Responsive Assessments in Education.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Students can submit their admission applications by logging in to the university portal at the University of Sydney. After that, applicants must submit an online application form for this award.
• Supporting Documents: Submit a personal statement on the following:
• Demonstrated academic achievement,
• Demonstrated research experience,
• Curriculum vitae,
• Area of study and/or research proposal,
• Feedback from two academic referees,
• A personal statement that outlines interest in this area of research and details relevant academic and/or professional experience that is relevant to the research project,
• Good proficiency in the Indonesian language (minimum requirement of intermediate-level reading and speaking skills)
• Admission Requirements: Applicants must fulfill the entry requirements of the university.
• Language Requirement: If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can commence your studies at the University.

Benefits

This scholarship provides the following benefits to a full-time enrolled student:

• stipend allowance of $37,207 per annum for up to 3.5 years
• Student Services Amenities Fee (SSAF) for up to 14 research periods
• Single Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) for up to 55 months

If the student is enrolled part-time and approved to hold the scholarship on a part-time basis they will recieve the stipend allowance at 50% of the full-time rate and the other scholarship benefits for the equivalent full-time duration.

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