Australian Postgraduate Awards at University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia

Australian Postgraduate Awards

Awards are available for a period of two years for a master level research degree and three years for doctoral research degrees. This award offers a tax-free living allowance (indexed annually) and support for relocation and thesis production.

USC funded APA equivalent scholarships may also be awarded to meritorious candidates both during the annual scholarship round and outside the annual scholarship round at the discretion of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research).

Eligibility and selection criteria:	To be eligible for an Australian Postgraduate award, applicants must: hold a Bachelor degree with honours class II Division I, or have an equivalent level of attainment via previous study, work experience, research publications, referee's reports and other research experience; and recipients must maintain satisfactory progress as a full-time candidate at the University of the Sunshine Coast Selection criteria includes: Undergraduate achievement Research focus Publications Referees reports Most recent and relevant degree Relevant professional research experience
Value:	A$24,653 per annum tax free (2013 full-time rate)
Application:	To access application forms and information, please select the appropriate applicant type below: Domestic Applicants International Applicants
Referee Report:	Postgraduate Research Scholarships Referee Report Form (Word 247KB)
Closing date:	Please note the previously advertised mid-year intake has been cancelled.  Applications for 2014 will open in August 2013.

For more information, please visit the official website at http://www.usc.edu.au/study/scholarships/research-students