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Postgraduate Research Scholarships

The University of Ballarat offers a range of scholarships for higher degree by research candidates. Scholarships are offered for full-time study of PhD's, Professional Doctorates and Masters by Research within the University's 8 Schools:

Limited Offer Scholarships available:

  • Australian Postgraduate Awards scholarships
    Applications are invited for one remaining Australian Postgraduate Awards scholarships for full-time study commencing this year. Scholarships are awarded on merit. The successful students will be awarded a UB Funded Place to cover Course Fees. Students must be eligible for entry, Honours (H1 or Upper H2A) or have completed a Masters by research degree.

    REVISED Closing date: 15 May 2009. Please note that to be eligible for this award, the successful student must enrol and commence studies no later than 31 August 2009.

    To apply, complete the Application for Enrolment form for the relevant degree, available for download from the Forms Page.

    While applications for all discipline areas are welcome, applicants with an interest in research related to injury data systems or sports injury prevention are especially encouraged to apply to study with Professor Caroline Finch. Details at:
    http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/hmss/research/Postgradscholarshipinfo.shtml

    Value: $20427.00 per annum tax free



  • Course Fee Waiver Awards for Domestic Students Only
    There are also a number of non-scholarship funded places, which are available for part-time as well as full-time study, at doctoral and masters level. Higher Degree by research application forms can be obtained at http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/ubresearch/forms.shtml and you are encouraged to phone 03 5327 9608 for advice.

    Students are encouraged to contact the relevant School Research, Research Higher Degrees & Ethics Coordinator to discuss their proposed research project:
    http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/ubresearch/hdrs/ethics/coord.shtml

    To be considered for the above awards the approved application form must be submitted to the Research & Graduate Studies Office. Please refer to this website to download the Doctor of Philosophy, Masters by Research or Professional Doctorate application. http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/ubresearch/forms.shtml
    Please ensure that you submit all the documentation required for the approval process.

    The University of Ballarat has a number of leading international researchers and provides a supportive and friendly higher degrees study environment.

Annual Scholarships available:

  • University of Ballarat Postgraduate Research Scholarships ($20,427 p.a.)
  • Part Postgraduate Research  Scholarships ($10,213.50 p.a.) are available. Part scholarships may be supplemented by teaching assistantships from Schools of the University.
  • Australian Postgraduate Awards with stipend ($20,427 p.a.)
  • Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (Course fees only)
  • Special Overseas Student Scholarships (Course fees funded by Schools)

For more information on any of these scholarships, use the links on the left of the screen

Closing Date

APPLICATIONS FOR THE ABOVE AWARDS CLOSE: 31 OCTOBER each year

Documents

  • Application forms for candidature, which must be completed before you can apply for a scholarship, are available from the Forms page
  • Expression of Interest for Scholarship form, which must be completed by the student to be considered for a scholarship, can be obtained by clicking here
  • Scholarship Application Form, which must be completed by the student's School Research, Research Higher Degree & Ethics Coordinator if the student is considered eligible to apply for a scholarship, can be obtained by clicking here
  • Referee Report Forms can be obtained from here
  • For general scholarship and candidature information contact:

    Ms Elanor Clinch
    Research and Graduate Studies Office
    Telephone: (03) 5327 9508
    Facsimile: (03) 5327 9602
    Email: e.clinch@ballarat.edu.au

Key definitions

APA Australian Postgraduate Awards (with stipend) - Funds provided by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) to the University of Ballarat.
UBPRSUniversity of Ballarat Postgraduate Research Scholarship
PPRSPart Postgraduate Research Scholarships
IPRSInternational Postgraduate Research Scholarships - Funds provided by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) to the University of Ballarat.
SOSSSpecial Overseas Student Scholarship