The Australian University of Tasmania (UTAS) offers a range of scholarships for 2024 batch to support international students pursuing their research degrees. There are multiple scholarship programs available at University of Tasmania for undergrad, postgrad, and postdoc disciplines for domestic and international students. These Australian University scholarships are designed to alleviate financial burdens, allowing students to focus on their academic and research endeavors.
Here, we provide a detailed overview of the major scholarships available for 2024, including application links and eligibility criteria.
1# Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships
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- Award: Living allowance of AUD $32,192 per annum (2024 rate), indexed annually, with a relocation allowance up to AUD $2,000.
- Duration: PhD for 3.5 years; Masters for 2 years.
- Eligibility: Exceptional research potential candidates.
2# Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS)
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- Award: Living allowance of AUD $32,192 per annum (2024 rate), indexed annually.
- Duration: PhD for 3.5 years; Masters for 2 years.
- Eligibility: Applicants with demonstrated research ability across all disciplines.
3# Senior Indigenous Research Scholarships
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- Award: Over $40,000pa for 3.5 years for Doctoral degrees or 2 years for Masters.
- Closing Date: 01 June 2024.
- Eligibility: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent; significant to Aboriginal communities.
- Application Checklist: Download Checklist
4# Dianne Eerden Elite Research Scholarship
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- Award: Top-up scholarship of $10,000pa for 3.5 years.
- Closing Date: 01 June 2024.
- Eligibility: Female graduates; research in neurosurgery or neuroscience.
5# Janet Cretan Elite Research Scholarship
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- Award: Top-up scholarship of $7,500pa for 3.5 years.
- Closing Date: 01 June 2024.
- Eligibility: Research in philosophy or sociology.
6# Limestone Valley How Family PhD Scholarship
- Award: Top-up scholarship of $10,000pa plus up to $30,000 funding support.
- Closing Date: 01 June 2024.
- Eligibility: Medical Research within the College of Health and Medicine.
7# Cuthbertson Elite Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships
- Award: Base stipend of $32,192pa and a top-up of $10,000pa for 3.5 years.
- Closing Date: 01 June 2024.
- Eligibility: Research in agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, or silviculture.
8# Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship Medical Research Trust Scholarship
- Award: Base stipend of $32,192pa for 3.5 years.
- Closing Date: 01 June 2024.
- Eligibility: Research in dementia, heart complaints, or cancer.
These scholarships are a fantastic opportunity for international students to engage in high-quality research at the University of Tasmania. You can submit your online application for free and read about all these scholarships here at UTAS Scholarships and Fees.