This section provides an overview of Macquarie and other scholarships currently available for Higher Degree Research (HDR) study and they may not be offered every year. Initial enquiries may be made to the Scholarships Officer, Higher Degree Research Office, The Research Hub, Level 3 C5C East, email: hdrschol@mq.edu.au Application forms and MQRES award conditions are also available from the Higher Degree Research Office.
Macquarie MQRES scholarships are available to domestic or international students. Applicants should have equivalent research qualifications to an Australian undergraduate degree with first class honours (such as a Masters degree with a substantial thesis component) in a relevant discipline (oultined in the project description).
The scholarships pays a living allowance in 2010 of $22,500 per annum, tax exempt, and the tenure is a maximum 3.5 years full time, subject to satisfactory progress. Tuition fees will be funded for the scholarship tenure. Additional financial support for projects and conference/research related travel is available from the Faculty, subject to applicant eligiblity.
Interested candidates should discuss the advertised project with their proposed supervisor before applying. Available positions will be advertised under the relevant scholarship section across the year.
- MQRES 2010 Scheme summary for staff (RTF) outlines the funding allocation model and scheme guidelines for staff.
- MQRES 2010 Conditions of Award (PDF) provides a summary of the scheme conditions for applicants.
The Scholarship Officer
The Research HubLevel 3, C5C East
Macquarie University NSW 2109
AUSTRALIA
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