Introduction

Applications are invited from suitably qualified international students for scholarships to undertake the degree of Master by Research or Doctor of Philosophy at The University of Western Australia.

The purpose of the IPRS and the UWA SIRF scheme is to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas in which the University has specialised research strengths and to support Australia’s research effort. Successful applicants can expect to become members of a research team working under the direction of senior researchers and in an area which has attracted external resources.

Applications for international postgraduate research scholarships at UWA are rated according to the following criteria: (a) Academic achievement; (b) English language achievement; (c) Research training achievement; and (d) Proposed research environment. Allocation of scholarships is the outcome of a competitive ranking and selection process in which applications are scored and ranked by Schools, Faculties and the University Scholarships Committee, according to these common criteria and on the basis of evidence provided.

Applications for all international scholarships are by online form.


Applications for International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) and Scholarships for International Research Fees (SIRF) will be open from Monday 1 June to Friday 14 August 2009. These scholarships are for study in Semester 1, 2010.

China SIRF Scholarship applications do not open until 17 August 2009 and will close on 16 October 200. These are for study in 2010.

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) and Scholarships for International Research Fees (SIRF)

The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) are funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and the Scholarships for International Research Fees (SIRF) are funded by The University of Western Australia.

Both of these scholarships cover tuition fees and health insurance premiums only. The University provides a University Postgraduate Award International Students (UPAIS) or a University International Stipend (UIS) living allowance scholarship of $A20,427 per annum (in 2009) for successful IPRS and SIRF applicants and an allowance for thesis production costs. Travel and relocation costs are the responsibility of the applicant.

UWA  $5000 Top-Up Scholarships for IPRS Scholarship Holders and $5000 Ad-Hoc Top-Up Scholarships for SIRF Scholarship Holders

· UWA Top-Up Scholarships valued at $5,000pa (tax-free) are awarded to successful IPRS applicants. The UWA Top-Ups are paid in conjunction with the University Postgraduate Award International Students (UPAIS) living allowance scholarship and the combined value of the UPA(IS) and Top-Up stipend is $25,427pa in 2009.

· Ad-Hoc Top-Up Scholarships valued at $5,000pa (tax-free) in 2009 are awarded to successful SIRF applicants. These are funded by the applicants’ School and/or Faculty, and in conjunction with the University International Stipend (UIS) living allowance scholarship, the combined value of the UIS and Ad-Hoc Top-Up stipend is $25,427pa in 2009. These scholarships are not available to students in receipt of a SIRF scholarship only and who have not been awarded a UIS scholarship. They are also only automatically available to SIRF scholarship holders whose scholarships commence from 1 January 2009.

Eligibility Criteria for IPRS and SIRF Scholarships awarded by UWA

  • IPRS and SIRF Scholarships will only be available to those applicants who:• Have completed a four year undergraduate degree at first-class honours level or equivalent. An applicant may be disadvantaged if the Scholarships Committee cannot make a comparison with The University of Western Australia’s standards, particularly in relation to the class of Honours achieved, ie first or second class Honours;• Intend to enrol as a full-time candidate for a Master’s degree by research or a PhD degree;

    • Will be commencing their course in the semester following the scholarship round in which they have successfully applied;

    • Provide evidence of achieving English language proficiency to the following standards: IELTS SCORE OF 6.5, with speaking and listening no less than 6.0 and with reading and writing no less than 6.5; or a TOEFL score of 580 or above (Computer-based test score of 237 or above) and a TWE (Test of Written English) of 4.5; or an iBT TOEFL internet-based test score of 95 with 23 for writing and no other band less than 22. Please note: entry to a Law higher degree requires IELTS of 7.0, with no band less than 7.0.

    The following applicants will be ineligible for a scholarship under the IPRS and SIRF schemes:

    • International applicants who have already obtained a PhD degree or equivalent.

    • International applicants who have already obtained a Master’s degree by research and are applying to undertake another Master’s degree by research.

    • International applicants are not eligible for an IPRS awards if they have already commenced the degree for which they are seeking an award, unless they can establish that they were unable to apply for an award in the previous calendar year. Students who have already enrolled are eligible for the SIRF awards.

    • International applicants who have not provided evidence of their English language proficiency meeting or exceeding the standards listed above and in the application form.

    • Australian and New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

    There is no age restriction and there are no scholarship application fees.

    Please note: when you apply for an IPRS, you are automatically considered for the award of a SIRF scholarship. You do not apply for the UPAIS or UIS living allowances – these are awarded automatically to successful IPRS and SIRF applicants. You cannot apply for a UPAIS or UIS alone – these living allowance scholarships are an integral part of the IPRS and SIRF scholarship package.

    You do not apply for a Masters by Research or Phd study place or candidature separately as this is included in your scholarship application.

    Identification of suitable School or Centre, supervisors and area of research interest

    Other information is also available on the following UWA websites:

    • A list of Faculties, Schools and Centres may be found by following the links from: http://directory.uwa.edu.au/structure

    • A list of Postgraduate Contacts within specific Schools and Discipline Groups may be found at: http://www.postgraduate.uwa.edu.au/page/41554

    • You can also search for UWA staff with particular areas of research expertise by looking at: http://directory.uwa.edu.au/specialists/

    • The UWA online Postgraduate Handbook is available at http://handbooks.uwa.edu.au/postgraduate and contains information for each Faculty and other general information for postgraduate students

    It is essential that you contact the individual School or Centre in which you are interested in undertaking research. The School must be able to confirm that your proposed research topic is in an area of research strength which is well supported by external research funding. They must also be able to provide appropriate expertise and supervision for your project. A list of Faculties, Schools and Centres may be found at http://directory.uwa.edu.au/alpha or see the Graduate Research Coordinators. You must have agreement from a prospective supervisor in the School or Centre in which you intend to enrol at the time you submit your online scholarship application.

    If you have any further questions regarding these scholarships, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions list.

    If you require instructions or help regarding the online application process, please refer to the iAthena Online Application Guide. You will find a link to the online application form in this Guide.

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