The Flinders International Research Scholarship (FIPRS) is an esteemed award that provides monetary assistance to international students. The scholarship covers their international tuition fees and provides a stipend to help them meet their living expenses. However, there are only a limited number of scholarships awarded each year, with just five being offered in 2022. As a result, the competition for these scholarships is fierce. To be eligible for the FIPRS, applicants must demonstrate exceptional ability for independent research, as well as display academic excellence, research training, and performance indicators. The scholarship can be held for up to three years for a Research Doctorate degree and up to two years for a Research Masters degree. It is crucial to note that successful candidates must commence their higher degree by research in Australia for the first time and undertake full-time study. Additionally, if you apply for the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTPS) for international students, you will automatically be considered for the FIPRS.
Degree Level:
The Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2023-24 in Australia is open for students who wish to pursue postgraduate level programs at Flinders University.
Available Subjects:
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
- All Subjects
Scholarship Benefits:
- Covers international student tuition fees charged by Flinders University for a research higher degree
- Provides a generous living allowance of $33,000 per annum (2023 rate)
- The living allowance is tax-exempt and indexed annually to keep up with the cost of living
- Offers an establishment allowance of up to $1,485 for FIPRS recipients who move to Adelaide from overseas
- The establishment allowance is intended to assist with relocation costs and airfares
- To be eligible for the establishment allowance, students must provide receipts as proof of their expenses
Nationalities:
The Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2023-24 in Australia is available to international students from all countries.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2023-24, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of any country other than Australia, New Zealand, and hold no Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status, or New Zealand citizenship.
- Intend to undertake full-time study for a higher degree by research in Australia for the first time in the year the award is offered. Exceptions may be made for students who commenced their higher degree by research in the previous year but were unable to apply for the FIPRS due to the timing of their admission and enrolment, or those who terminated their enrolment within six months of commencement.
- Intend to enroll in an area of research concentration. These areas are the University’s research strengths, where it has concentrated its research resources and attracted external funding.
- Meet all entry requirements for a higher degree by research, including the English proficiency levels in accordance with the English Language Proficiency Requirements for HDR Candidature.
Application Procedure:
To apply for a postgraduate research scholarship, your application will be assessed based on the University’s ranking guidelines. Priority will be given to students who are pursuing a higher research degree for the first time. For more information on the selection criteria, please refer to the Conditions of Award.
