Higher degrees by research
How to apply
Candidates must submit a completed Research Degree Postgraduate Application (2 MB) form to Deakin International along with certified/notarised copies of your academic qualifications and English language proficiency.
Two completed referee reports (117 KB) must also be forwarded to Deakin International by your referees.
Use our online application system to submit and track your application.
Students who are in receipt of a fully-funded University or Commonwealth Scholarship and who bring their families to Australia for the duration of the postgraduate studies are eligible for exemption from paying Victorian government primary and secondary school fees for their dependants.
Research scholarships
Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarships (DUPRS)
Deakin University offers scholarships to international students of outstanding academic merit who wish to undertake research masters and doctoral programs.
The scholarships provide financial support for three years for a doctoral program and two years for a masters program. Up to 10 scholarships are available for tuition fees plus a stipend of A$22 500 per annum. Additional benefits such as paid Overseas Health cover during the tenure of the award and thesis production reimbursement may be available to outstanding applicants.
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)
The IPRS scheme is funded by the Commonwealth Government and provides tuition fees and overseas health insurance benefits for international candidates to undertake higher degree by research programs in areas which will support Australian research strengths.
Successful applicants receive an IPRS scholarship plus a living allowance from Deakin University at the standard Australian Postgraduate Award rate (A$22 500 per annum for single person, and for students with dependants A$25 008 for 2010). A relocation and travel allowance within Australia is also provided as well as an allowance for production of the thesis.
Eligibility for research scholarships
Applicants for both scholarships must:
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have a high level of demonstrated research ability. This can include a postgraduate degree which includes a research thesis or project of at least 10,000 to 20,000 words, graded at 80% or better. Other ways to demonstrate research ability may be via a number of high quality, independently refereed journal articles, publications, or conference papers, or by relevant postgraduate research experience
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be citizens of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and not hold permanent resident status in Australia;
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study full-time on campus at Deakin University;
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satisfy all academic requirements for entry to the masters or doctoral program including English language proficiency levels (see www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/international/apply-entry/english-req.php#post).
In addition, applicants for IPRS Scholarships must not have commenced the doctoral or masters program for which they are seeking the scholarship.
Questions?
If you have any additional questions about research and research scholarships, contact Deakin International.
