Description

The scholarships are awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree

by research (HDR).

For more information, visit http://www.jcu.edu.au/grs/scholarships/JCUDEV_014879.html

Additional Information

The closing date for international students is 31 August? the closing date for domestic students is 31

October.

Duration and Value

Duration: 3.0 years

Annual value: $A 22,500.00

Extra Details: The award is valued at $22,500 per year (2010 APA rate, indexed annually). Students may be

eligible for a relocation allowance and thesis allowance. The scholarship is tenable for 2 years for a master

and 3 years for a PhD.

Important Dates

Application closing date: 31 August? 31 October

Eligibility criteria

General information

Applicants must: have completed a bachelor degree with first class honours (or equivalent)? be

undertaking a higher degree by research? and be enrolled as a fulltime student (unless approved as part-

time). The applicant must not hold a research doctorate (for master and doctorate) or a research master

degree (for master) or equivalent? must not have previously held an Australian Government-funded

postgraduate research scholarship (excluding an International Postgraduate Research Scholarship) unless

it was terminated in the past 6 months? and must not be receiving an equivalent award, scholarship or

salary providing a benefit greater than 75 per cent of the award stipend rate to undertake their higher

degree. Students may undertake part-time work subject to the approval of the university.

Eligible institutions

This scholarship is only available at the following educational institutions:

• James Cook University (JCU)

This scholarship is available at any Australian institution located at the following states:

• Queensland

Eligible courses

Course Level

This scholarship is only available for the following course levels: