Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)

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Swinburne University of Technology

Scholarship Details

Provider Name: Swinburne University of Technology

Scholarship Name: Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)

Description: Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) scholarships are awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (HDR). APAs are provided to assist with general living costs. Part-time APAs may only be awarded under exceptional circumstances which relate to the applicant having significant caring commitments or a medical condition.

Study Level: Doctor Degree (By Research)

Study Fields: Business & Management, Communications, Computing & Information Technology, Engineering & Technology, Environmental Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Sciences

Subjects: Astrophysics, Biotechnology, Brain science, Cognitive science, Community studies, Computing, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Human communication science, Human computer communication, Human computer interaction, Human-computer interaction, Industrial chemistry, Industrial computing, Industrial electronics, Industrial engineering, Industrial information technology, Industrial systems, Laser physics and laser applications, Modelling, Photonics, Social studies, Well-being

Support Type: Scholarship

Offer Frequency: Multiple/year

Annual Amount: $25,849

Annual Comment: The scholarship provides a stipend of $25,849 per year (2015 rate, indexed annually). Tenure is 3 years for a PhD, with a possible a 6-month extension. The scholarship also provides a thesis allowance and, where applicable, a relocation allowance.

Length: 3 year(s)

Gender: Co-Ed

Eligibility: The awards are open to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, who hold a bachelor degree with Honours class I or IIA or an equivalent qualification. Applicants must be undertaking research doctorate studies. Applicants cannot: previously have held an Australian Government Research Scholarship for more than six months; be in receipt of an equivalent award (greater than 75 per cent of the base stipend); or have completed a degree at the same level as that proposed. Research must be undertaken in one of Swinburne's nominated areas: Advanced Computing and Modelling; Advanced Industrial Technologies; Astrophysics; Brain Function and Cognition; Entrepreneurship; Environment and Biotechnology; Human Centred Convergent Communications; Photonics and Applied Laser Technology; Social Sustainability and Well-being.

Study Location: Australia - VIC: Melbourne Metropolitan

Closing Date: 30 May; 31 October

Number Per Year: 15

Scholarship Website: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/research/funding-grants/scholarships/ (opens in new window)