Southern Cross University and the Centre for Animal Conservation Genetics are committed to assisting postgraduate students in any practical way to complete their programs successfully. To this end funds are set aside for scholarships. Scholarships on offer include:
Australian Postgraduate Award With Stipend:
- The APA is funded by the Commonwealth Government, and is available only to Australian Citizens and those with permanent resident status
- It provides a basic stipend of about $20,000 p.a. tax-free to cover living expenses
- Applications close at the end of October
- Awardees should normally commence by March 31. Awards are made for three years in the case of PhD, with a possible extension of up to six months, and for two years in the case of Masters by thesis, with no provision for extension
Postgraduate Scholarships With Stipend:
- There are two classes of scholarship that provide stipends for PhD and for Masters by thesis
- Both are available only to students who are enrolled full-time
- Moreover, both such scholarships are stipends. This means that they are non-taxable
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS):
- These scholarships are funded by the Australian Government but administered by universities
- They cover tuition fees only, but will include a $20,000 p.a. stipend funded by the University
- The scholarships are available for either PhD or Masters level international students who will engage in quality research (fundamental or applied) in research areas of priority
- The scholarships will be for a period of two years for a Masters degree by thesis and three years for a Doctorate. Extensions beyond this will be at the discretion of the University
For more information on postrgraduate research scholarships, visit Centre for Animal Conservation Genetics .