About ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarship 2023
The scholarship is designed to support postgraduate students of outstanding research promise undertaking a higher degree by research at ECU. The scholarship is offered on the basis of academic merit and research performance.
The scholarship includes tuition fee sponsorship and a stipend of $29,863 per annum paid fortnightly via electronic funds transfer.
Other benefits include a relocation allowance for domestic students (where applicable) and Overseas Student Health Cover for International students (where applicable).
The duration of the scholarship is up to 3 years full-time for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and up to 2 years full-time for Integrated PhD and Master by Research.
Applies to
- Domestic
- International
- Postgraduate
- Research
Documents Required
This scholarship is open to individuals who are prospective and current ECU students.
In order to apply for this scholarship you must have a PhD, Integrated PhD or Master by Research course offer.
Financial Support
The scholarship includes tuition fee sponsorship and a stipend of $29,863 per annum paid fortnightly via electronic funds transfer.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible applicants must have met the minimum requirement below:
– Have been made an unconditional offer of a place in an ECU Higher Degree by PhD, Integrated PhD research course or Master by Research*
*If you have submitted an application for course entry and have not yet been issued an offer you can apply for this scholarship and your application will be assessed conditional on achieving the minimum requirement above by the scholarship closing date.
You are not eligible to apply for this scholarship if any of the below apply:
1. You have been in receipt of an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) or an Australia Award scholarship within the last two years.
2. If you have commenced in the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) J42 in or after Semester 2, 2022.
3. If you are in receipt of an income that is greater than 75% of the 2023 RTP base stipend rate ($29,863).
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Application Deadline
16 October 2022
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How to Apply?
Application is made via the ECU Online Scholarship Application Portal. Access to the portal is available between application opening and closing dates.
