UnitingSA PhD funding for International Students at University of South Australia

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian university recognised master's by research or bachelor honours degree with first class or second class / division 1 honours, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.

Applicants must also meet the English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications set by the participating organisations. Each university may have slightly varied English proficiency requirements for PhD candidates.

The academic supervisors may also have their specific requirements.

Essential requirements:

Highly motivated, with a strong interest in talent identification and development, skill acquisition, and coaching science.

An exercise and sport science, psychology, or clinical exercise physiology background.

Desirable skills:

Experience working with athletes in talent development of skill acquisition.

Experience in writing publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Experience with testing (including relevant technologies) youth athletes for talent identification and development programs.

Benefits

The scholarship offers a comprehensive funding package, including a living allowance of $32,192 per annum, indexed annually. For a PhD candidate, the living allowance scholarship is for 3.5 years, and the tuition fee scholarship is for 4 years. Additionally, scholarships include up to $1,500 relocation allowance and Overseas Student Health Cover at single rate for international candidates.

Meet RMIT’s entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy, including minimum English language requirements for international applicants, as outlined under.

Have first-class honours or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. social sciences, public health, urban design, epidemiology, environmental science, planning, geographic information systems)

Have a strong background in quantitative research and methods, including handling large datasets

Have a sound understanding of statistics and experience using multi-level statistical software will be essential

Farrer Memorial International Travelling Scholarships

The Scholarships are designed to support international travel to include attendance at an international conference at which a paper or poster is being presented.

.It is essential that applicants justify why support for travel or other learning and development is being sought, the likely benefits and a budget explanation for the level of funds requested.

Hansen Scholarship in History

This scholarship supports a full-time PhD candidature in History. A key feature of the scholarship is a mentoring program that provides valuable experience in tertiary teaching, engagement and the promotion of History to the community.

 The university’s diverse and inclusive community fosters a rich learning environment, and its location in the vibrant city of Melbourne offers a high quality of life with various cultural and recreational activities.