Applications are now open for The Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTPS) at Flinders University, this scholarship is a prestigious opportunity for international students pursuing higher degree research.
In this blog we provide you with everything you need to know about this opportunity.
Scholarship financial coverage
Stipend: Recipients receive a tax-free stipend of $33,990 per annum (2024 full-time rate) to cover living expenses, paid fortnightly.
Tuition Fee Waiver: A Research Training Program place (RTP) that covers tuition fees for up to four years.
Overseas Health Cover: Comprehensive health insurance coverage for the duration of the scholarship.
Relocation Allowance: Up to $1,485 to assist with relocation costs and airfares for students moving to Adelaide from overseas, provided they can produce receipts
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the AGRTPS scholarship:
Citizenship: Must be a citizen of any country except New Zealand and not hold Australian citizenship, permanent resident status, or New Zealand citizenship.
First-time Research Degree: Intend to commence full-time study for a higher degree by research in Australia for the first time in the year of the award.
Research Concentration Area: Enrol in an area of research concentration where Flinders University has a particular strength.
Entry Requirements: Satisfy all entry requirements for a higher degree by research, including English proficiency requirements.
Essential Application steps & Documents
To ensure your application is complete and competitive, please read and attend to the following:
1). Research Supervisor
You must make contact with an academic staff member and have an informal agreement from that person to supervise you if successful. Email evidence of the supervisor’s agreement should be included with your application
2). Publications
You must include evidence that you have published; you may include up to five of your publications with your application.
Typically, only publications in English should be included among the top five. Publications in other languages will be accepted only if the nature of the publication (for example, a report to a government agency) dictates that another language is most appropriate.
Publications must not be more than 5 years old.
3). Academic Transcripts
You must provide certified copies of all university level academic transcripts, translated into English.
4). Research Proposal
You must include a research proposal of approximately 500 words in length, outlining the problem, hypothesis or question and the methodology or approach.
5). Complete Section
A of two copies of the Academic Referee’s Confidential Report forms and forward them to two appropriate referees of your choice. If possible the referees should have an informed, personal and professional knowledge of your academic ability and be able to exercise judgment of your research potential. Indicate on your application form who the Referee Report forms have been sent to. Academic Referee reports must be returned to (rhdscholarships@flinders.edu.au) by the application closing date.
6). Curriculum Vitae
An updated CV outlining your work experience, all research experience, and a full list of cited publications should be included with your application.
Application procedure
To submit your application, you need to follow below steps:
1). Admission Application: Submit an application for admission to a Higher Degree by Research (PhD or Master of Arts by research) via StudyLink using below address (https://www.flinders.edu.au/international/apply/apply-research-degree/how-to-apply)
2). Scholarship Application: After receiving your Flinders Student ID, activate your account at Flinders Activation portal below (https://activate.flinders.edu.au/main) and submit your scholarship application via the Student System on the OKTA dashboard. Select “2024” and “International RHD Scholarship Group”.
3). Apply for AGRTPS Scholarship online here: https://www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships/australian-government-research-training-program-scholarship-international
Application Deadline: 18 August 2024, 5 pm Adelaide local time.
For further info, you're advised to read the full scholarship information page linked below: