The University of Tasmania (UTAS), a prominent educational institution in Australia, is thrilled to announce a comprehensive suite of scholarships for the incoming class of 2024.
These scholarships aim to assist both domestic and international students embarking on their research degrees across various disciplines. The University of Tasmania is committed to alleviating the financial strain on students, enabling them to dedicate themselves fully to their academic and research pursuits.
Below is an in-depth guide to the primary scholarships offered for 2024, inclusive of application portals and criteria for eligibility.
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships
- Award: A stipend of AUD $32,192 per annum (rate for 2024), subject to annual adjustment, plus a relocation grant of up to AUD $2,000.
- Duration: Up to 3.5 years for PhD candidates; 2 years for Masters candidates.
- Eligibility: Candidates demonstrating exceptional research potential.
Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS)
- Award: An annual living allowance of AUD $32,192 (2024 rate), indexed annually.
- Duration: 3.5 years for PhD; 2 years for Masters programs.
- Eligibility: Candidates across all disciplines showcasing proven research capabilities.
Senior Indigenous Research Scholarships
- Award: More than $40,000 per annum over 3.5 years for Doctoral degrees or 2 years for Masters.
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2024.
- Eligibility: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals; importance to Aboriginal communities.
- Application Guide: Download the Checklist
Dianne Eerden Elite Research Scholarship
- Award: A supplementary scholarship of $10,000 per annum for 3.5 years.
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2024.
- Eligibility: Female graduates with a focus on neurosurgery or neuroscience research.
Janet Cretan Elite Research Scholarship
- Award: A supplementary scholarship of $7,500 per annum for 3.5 years.
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2024.
- Eligibility: Research endeavors in philosophy or sociology.
Limestone Valley How Family PhD Scholarship
- Award: A supplementary scholarship of $10,000 per annum plus up to $30,000 in funding support.
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2024.
- Eligibility: Medical Research inside the College of Health and Medicine.
Cuthbertson Elite Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships
- Award: A base stipend of $32,192 per annum with an additional $10,000 per annum for 3.5 years.
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2024.
- Eligibility: Research in fields like agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, or silviculture.
Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship Medical Research Trust Scholarship
- Award: A base stipend of $32,192 per annum for 3.5 years.
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2024.
- Eligibility: Research related to dementia, cardiac issues, or cancer.
These scholarships represent an exceptional opportunity for international students to engage in top-tier research at the University of Tasmania. Applications can be submitted online at no cost.
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