University of Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS): Deadline 1  June, 2024

Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships 2024 application are now open at University of Tasmania. The scholarships are available across all research disciplines at the University of Tasmania and will be awarded to applicants with demonstrated research ability.

About University of Tasmania

Tasmania is an island of creative and curious minds. No matter where you join us from, you’ll become part of a welcoming and collaborative community.  Our story began 130 years ago, in a sandstone building overlooking Hobart. Since those early days, with three lecturers teaching eleven students, our purpose has remained the same. Through academic excellence, we make our home, and the world, a better place. Here, success takes a certain determination and imagination. With our isolated location and small population, we have always had to work differently. It’s what makes T…

University of Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS)

• Type Postgraduate
• Organisation University of Tasmania
• Country to study Australia
• School to study University of Tasmania
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline 1  June, 2024

Aim and Benefits of University of Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS)

Living Allowance

• AUD $32,192 per annum (2024 rate). This rate is indexed annually on 1st January.

Tuition Fees

• International: Unless a Tuition Fee Scholarship has been awarded, international HDR candidates are charged tuition fees for the duration of their research degree. International candidates pay an annual fee, please see the tuition fee rates (per annum) for 2024 (PDF 184.0 KB).
• Domestic: The RTP Fees Offset covers tuition fees for domestic candidates enrolled in a research degree for the duration of the course with no extension available. The value of an RTP Fee Offsets is equivalent to the tuition fee rates (per annum) for 2024 (PDF 184.0 KB)

Relocation Allowance

• The TGRS provides an allowance to assist with costs associated with relocating to Tasmania to undertake a Higher Degree by Research up to AUD $2,000.

Please Note: The TGRS does not cover costs and fees, such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee, Overseas Health Cover, and visa costs. These are the candidate’s responsibility.

Requirements for University of Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) Qualification

 To be eligible to hold a Tasmania Graduate Research Domestic Scholarship applicants must:

• Be eligible to enrol in a full-time Masters by Research or Doctoral degree at the University of Tasmania in 2024, and
• Not be receiving an equivalent award, scholarship or salary to undertake the proposed program (equivalent being defined as greater than 75% of the stipend).

Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) Domestic Conditions of Award (PDF 72.2 KB)

To be eligible to hold a Tasmania Graduate International Research Scholarship applicants must:

• Be eligible to enrol in a full-time Masters by Research or Doctoral degree at the University of Tasmania in 2023, and
• Not be receiving an equivalent award, scholarship or salary to undertake the proposed program (equivalent being defined as greater than 75% of the stipend).

Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) International Conditions of Award (PDF 68.4 KB)

Applicants who have completed a degree at the same level as the proposed candidature, or at a higher level; and/or held an Australian Government or University funded postgraduate research award for more than 6 months are eligible to apply and will be considered in the competitive selection but may not be prioritised against applicants who have not.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS)

Standard Duration

• PhD: 3.5 years with no extension available. It is important to be aware that the duration of the scholarship is less than the maximum length of candidature which is 4 years.
• Masters: 2 years with no extension available.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Tasmania on www.utas.edu.au to applyApplicants should complete an application in conjunction with their supervisory team. Please indicate on the application if you wish to be considered for a scholarship.

Future candidates should review the scholarship information above and then visit our Apply Now page for further instructions. Applications for scholarships will be reviewed and ranked on a competitive basis.

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