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Full PhD / Doctorate

UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme

Australian universities

Award

A stipend above the standard rate, tuition coverage and a dedicated development and travel allowance

Awards

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Eligible

Domestic and international PhD candidates

Deadline

See official site

Overview

UNSW’s flagship doctoral scheme, which recruits candidates to advertised projects aligned with the university’s research priorities and adds a career-development and travel package on top of the stipend.

Eligibility

You apply to a specific advertised Scientia project with an identified supervisory team. The round opens once a year, normally in the second half of the year.

Benefits

A stipend above the standard rate, tuition coverage and a dedicated development and travel allowance

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme?

You apply to a specific advertised Scientia project with an identified supervisory team. The round opens once a year, normally in the second half of the year.

What does the scholarship cover?

A stipend above the standard rate, tuition coverage and a dedicated development and travel allowance

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au/scholarships/id/2158

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