Science Postgraduate Scholarships

University scholarships

Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) scholarships are awarded to students of exceptional research potential to undertake a higher degree by research at an Australian university. The scholarships are provided to assist with general living costs.

The Vice-Chancellor’s Research Scholarships (VCRS) are offered to attract students with an outstanding track record of academic achievement and research potential to pursue full-time PhD study at the University of Sydney. Up to 20 VCRS will be awarded every year.

A separate application for the VCRS is not required and highly ranked applicants for the APA or UPA (see below) will be automatically considered.

University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards (UPA) are similar to APA in terms of tenure and benefits. Eligible APA applicants are automatically considered for these awards. Some faculties and departments also offer postgraduate research scholarships and/or supplementary scholarships. APA/UPA applicants may also be considered for these awards where funding is available.

Applications close on the last working day of October each year. The application form for the next round will be available in late August.

Local students

Local students should contact the University Research Office.

International students

While international students are not eligible for APAs, they are encouraged to look for funding from any source available to them, or to apply for one of the many scholarships detailed through the University’s International Office.

University of Sydney World Scholars Awards

The University of Sydney World Scholars awards provide opportunities for academically gifted international PhD students who have developed innovative
research projects to undertake a PhD degree at the University of Sydney with financial support.

Applications for this award can ONLY be made once the candidate has received a FIRM OFFER of admission to a PhD degree. More information about the World Scholars Awards.

Faculty Scholarships

Faculty of Science Research Scholarships will be available to some students who commence local or international full-time Postgraduate Research degree programs in 2009. Award of the scholarships is competitive on the basis of academic merit. The scholarships are valued in parity with UPAs. The Scholarships are available for a period of up to three years and are not transferable to another faculty.

Applications for the scholarship is automatic upon application for an APA/UPA through the University of Sydney Research Office or, for international students automatic upon application for a USIRS scholarship. Prior to applying it is essential that applicants make contact with the Graduate Research Adviser in the relevant School/Discipline within the Faculty of Science.