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Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Award

SUPRA scholarships are available to both future and current students enrolled in or applying for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Professional Doctorate course at Swinburne.

Annual stipend $33,000 (indexed) (2023 rate) for three years (with possible 6 month extension).Tuition fee scholarship for up to four years.Paid leave of absence, thesis allowance, relocation allowance as outlined in the SUPRA Conditions of Award

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Professional Doctorate

Applications are closed

Local and international students

Future and current students

Eligibility

1. Candidates must meet candidature requirements as set out in their proposed program.
2. Eligibility criteria are detailed in the SUPRA Conditions of Award

Selection criteria

When a Swinburne research scholarships round is open, applications are considered from applicants who:

1. meet the entry requirments for a PhD or Professional Doctorate at Swinburne.
2. hold a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours (or equivalent).
3. propose a research project that aligns with a research strategy and ecosystem area.

Applicants should ensure that they meet one of the following criteria:

1. are a prospective PhD or Professional Doctorate candidate
2. are currently enrolled in a Swinburne PhD or Professional Doctorate for less than two years at the closing date of the application round OR
3. have received an offer for candidature for a Swinburne PhD or Professional Doctorate and have not yet enrolled.

How to apply

Applications for the SUPRA scholarship are currently closed.

Judith Kinnear Student Travel Scholarship

Judith Kinnear is a former student of Swinburne who has also been the Vice-Chancellor at Massey University in New Zealand. This scholarship is designed to be used by a student enrolled in a postgraduate degree, either a Masters (by research) or PhD in the School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies or School of Engineering for travel to attend a conference, visit colleagues at a research institute, meet potential business or research collaborators, or similar.

Value	This scholarship is valued at $5,000. The scholarship payment will be made as a reimbursement when original receipts are presented and submitted to the University, for example conference registration, flight and/or accommodation bookings.
Courses eligible	Masters (by research) or PhD in the School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies or School of Engineering.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Judith Kinnear Student Travel Scholarship, applicants must:

1. Meet the following enrolment criteria:
   1. be a continuing Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2024
   1. enrolled full-time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
2. Submit a personal statement of 500 words addressing how the attendance at a ‘significant career-impacting international event’ will be of professional benefit to them and impact on their career
   
   
3. Demonstrate that they have limited or no access to University or external funding for their travel plans/visit and that without the appropriate funding, will not be able to undertake the travel
   
   
4. Provide an estimated breakdown of costs required (i.e. conference registration, flight and/or accommodation costs, etc)
   
   
5. Be undertaking their travel in the year the Scholarship is awarded.

Note: Applicants will seek their own independent advice from the relevant authorities on the effect, if any, that any travel out of Australia may have any visa implications.

How to apply

Applicants must complete and submit an online application form and all supporting documentation by 31 March 2024.

Research Training Program Stipend – RTPS

RTPS scholarships are awarded to candidates of exceptional research potential, enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) course of study, to assist with general living costs.

These scholarships are available to both future and current students enrolled in or applying for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Professional Doctorate course at Swinburne.

Annual stipend $33,000 (indexed) – 2023 rate.Paid leave of absence, thesis allowance, relocation allowance as outlined in the RTPS Conditions of Award .

Applications are closed

Local and international students

Future and current students

Courses Eligible

You must be currently enrolled in, or applying for:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Business)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Design)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Information and Communication Technology)

Doctor of Philosophy (Information Systems)

• Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Law)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
• Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology)

Selection Criteria

When a Swinburne research scholarships round is open, applications are considered from applicants who:

1. meet the entry requirements for a PhD or Professional Doctorate at Swinburne;
2. hold a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours (or equivalent);
3. are a local student (Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident) or an international student.
4. propose a research project that aligns with a Research Strategy and Ecosystem area.

Applicants should ensure that they meet one of the following criteria:

1. are a prospective PhD or Professional Doctorate candidate OR
2. are currently enrolled in a Swinburne PhD or Professional Doctorate for less than two years at the closing date of the application round
3. have received an offer for candidature for a Swinburne PhD or Professional Doctorate and have not yet enrolled.