The NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS) - Australia

The aim of the NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS) scheme is to support outstanding health and medical graduates early in their career so that they can be trained to conduct research that is internationally competitive and to develop a capacity for original independent research within Australia. This is usually achieved by NHMRC funding successful applicants to attain a research based postgraduate degree, which may be a PhD, a PhD equivalent degree, or Masters Degree.

Changes to the Postgraduate Scholarship scheme for 2013

• The requirement for applicants to be enrolled in a PhD program for Dora Lush Biomedical Research Postgraduate Scholarship has been removed; and the scoring matrix has been updated;


• Medical/Dental category has been re-named the Clinical Research Postgraduate Scholarship to align with NHMRC descriptors of broad research areas;


• Public Health and Primary Health categories have been combined and renamed to Public Health and Health Services Research Postgraduate Scholarship;


• MBBS/PhD applicants are no longer to apply in the Dora Lush Biomedical Research Postgraduate Scholarship category but may apply in the Clinical Research Postgraduate Research Scholarship category;


• A new Part-Time Research Postgraduate Scholarship category has been introduced (conditions apply); and


• Clarification of the assessment of applicants who are bioinformaticians and/or biostatisticians has been provided.

For a full list of changes to the PGS scheme, please refer to Part 2, Section 4 of the NHMRC Funding Rules incorporating the Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for funding commencing in 2014.

Additional Information

An introduction and category details can be found at this location:

• Postgraduate Scholarships - aims and categories of award

Apply for Funding

The NHMRC’s Research Grants Management System (RGMS) must be used to access/enter your Profile and CV, and to submit your PGS application. Applicants that are not yet registered in RGMS should contact the Research Help Centre (RHC) at help@nhmrc.gov.au for more information.

A complete PGS application consists of:

1. Parts A and B of the application form, including all required PDF uploads; and


2. The relevant information in your RGMS Profile and CV.

Prior to submission, applicants are to ensure they:

1. Read all the relevant reference material;


2. Liaise with their Administering Institution to identify any specific requirements that the institution may have; and


3. Ensure their application is complete and correct. Once an application has been submitted to NHMRC, it will be considered final and no changes can be accepted.

Applicants are advised to contact the Research Administration Office (RAO) at their Administering Institution early in the application process and are asked to direct any questions they may have to their RAO.

Key dates

The key dates for the PGS applications for 2013 round for funding commencing in 2014 are:

• Applications open: Wednesday 1 May 2013


• Applications close 1700 hrs (5:00PM) (AEST), Wednesday 3 July 2013

Documentation to Apply for a Postgraduate Scholarship

To apply for a PGS, please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Review the current Postgraduate Scholarship Funding Rules, in particular the eligibility requirements;
   
   
   
   • NHMRC Funding Rules incorporating the Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for funding commencing in 2014 (PDF, 869KB)
   
   
   
   


2. Ensure you use the NHMRC’s RGMS to access/enter your Profile and CV and submit your PGS application;
   
   
   
   • View further information regarding RGMS
   
   
   
   


3. Applicants must read the Postgraduate Scholarships Advice and Instructions carefully when completing their application;
   
   
   
   • Postgraduate Scholarships Advice and Instructions to Applicants for funding commencing in 2014 (PDF, 227KB)
   
   
   
   


4. PGS Referee Reports
   Applicants should ensure their referee reports (Primary Supervisor and Independent Referee) are completed on the relevant template and submitted to NHMRC by 5:00pm (AEST) Wednesday 3 July 2013:
   
   
   
   • PGS Referee Report template (DOC, 59KB)
   
   
   
   


5. Applicants wishing to apply for a Co-Funded PGS should read the following document regarding NHMRC PGS co-funding opportunities:
   
   
   
   • NHMRC PGS Co-Funded Organisations (PDF, 251KB)
   
   
   
   


6. PGS Peer Review Guidelines describe the general process, procedures and timeline for peer review of applications for Postgraduate Scholarships. The guidelines also contain important information about the conduct of peer review.

• Peer Review Guidelines (PDF, 688KB)

Further Information

If you require assistance and are unable to satisfy your concerns by seeking assistance through your Administering Institution, please contact the Research Help Centre on 1800 500 983, or by email help@nhmrc.gov.au

Source: http://www.mndresearch.asn.au/

 

International Student Scholarships the University of Queensland - Australia

Financial support for international students to help fund tuition fees and living costs enables students to focus on their research and achieve their best results. UQ offers a variety of scholarships for selected international students.

Students can apply at any time for admission, but those who wish to be considered for the following scholarships should note that the Graduate School Scholarship Selection Committee meets four times a year to award the:

• International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS)


• UQ Centennial Scholarship (UQ Cent)


• UQ International Scholarship (UQI)


• UQ Advantage Scholarship (UQ Adv)


• Graduate School International Travel Award (GSITA)

In order to have your application considered for a scholarship, it is advisable to submit your 'Application for Admission and Scholarship' form as early as possible to your proposed School/Institute. The following are recommended dates for your application to be submitted. Your proposed School/Institute may have their own deadlines for accepting applications so it is essential that you follow the School/Institute deadline if they are different from the recommended dates in the following site

http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/international-student-scholarships

Fees & Scholarships at CUHK Hongkong

	Fees
	Application Fee The online application fee is HK$300 (approximate to US$37) and the paper application fee is HK$400 (approximate to US$52) for 2013 entry. Tuition Fee For non-local students, the tuition fee for 2013-2014 is HK$120,000. Caution Money Caution money of HK$450 has to be paid upon enrolment. The caution money is refundable on withdrawal from the University, but is usually used as graduation fee. Hostel Fee Hostel fee for 2012-2013 is around HK$10,000^, depending on the type of hostel. Miscellaneous Fees The above fees plus food, books, transportation, and pocket money should come to an approximate total of HK$165,000 per student per year.
	^Hostel fees of Colleges with communal dinning plans are higher.
	Scholarships
	A number of scholarships funded by the Hong Kong Government as well as private donations are available for international students commencing full-time undergraduate studies at CUHK in September 2013. The value of the scholarships varies from HK$60,000 to HK$165,000 per year. Some awards are renewable on an annual basis and tenable for up to the duration of undergraduate studies undertaken by the awardees at CUHK, subject to continued satisfactory academic performance and demonstrable financial need. All international applicants are automatically considered for scholarships once formal admission offers have been given. No separate application is required.
	U.S. Federal Student Financial Aid Programs
	U.S. students attending CUHK and enrolled in full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes as approved by the U.S. Education Department may apply for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program to help pay their education expenses. The Federal School Code for CUHK is G22074. For details, please visit: http://www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov/ Source: http://www5.cuhk.edu.hk/oafa/index.php/international/fees-a-scholarships

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong's institutions.

 Eligibility

Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight institutions, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience, and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply.

• City University of Hong Kong


• Hong Kong Baptist University


• Lingnan University


• The Chinese University of Hong Kong


• The Hong Kong Institute of Education


• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University


• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology


• The University of Hong Kong

Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

Fellowship Award

The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (approximately US$2,600) and a conference and research related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of three years. About 135 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in each academic year*. For awardees who need more than three years to complete their PhD studies, additional support may be provided by the chosen institutions. For details, please contact the institutions concerned directly.

* Institutions in Hong Kong normally start their academic year in September.

Selection Panel

Shortlisted applications, subject to their areas of studies, will be reviewed by one of the following two Selection Panels comprising experts in the relevant board areas:

• sciences, medicine, engineering and technology


• humanities, social sciences and business studies

Selection Criteria

While candidates' academic excellence is the primary consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account factors as follows:

• Academic excellence;


• Research ability and potential;


• Communication and interpersonal skills; and


• Leadership abilities.

Source: http://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html

 

Anne Bellam Scholarship, New Zealand

Selection Criteria

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• The Scholarship shall be open to students under the age of 30 years at the time of application who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and have completed or will complete in the year of application any Degree or Diploma in performance (with or without Honours) or any postgraduate music degree at The University of Auckland.


• Preference will be given to a student or students intending to improve their instrumental or vocal skills overseas and who, but for the Scholarship, would otherwise be unable to study at The University of Auckland or other preferred Music School.


• Each candidate shall be examined in performance.

General Information

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How do students apply?
Application by form, letter and CV is made to the Scholarships Office

Each candidate shall be examined in Performance.
Note: Time allowed for each examination will not normally exceed twenty minutes.

Each candidate will be required to supply, one week in advance of the examination, an outline of the candidate's proposed study plans and itinerary.


Regulations (PDF version)
Application form (Word version)

 

Decision makers
The Scholarship shall be awarded by the Council on the result of an examination to be conducted by the Head of the School of Music or his or her Deputy, with the assistance of another member of staff from the School of Music; and a third examiner, who will not normally be a current member of staff in the School of Music. The assistant examiners will be appointed by Council on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Music, and the Council shall be entitled to pay any external fees for examining out of the income of the Fund.

 

How and when do students learn of the decision?
Refer to Funder

 

What conditions are attached to acceptance of this award?
The University of Auckland is not obliged to make an award if in any year there are no candidate's of sufficient merit.
Additional Information

• A Scholar shall be eligible to apply for the Scholarship available in the year following the Scholar's first holding of the Scholarship; at its discretion, the University of Auckland Council may take into consideration the financial and other circumstances of the candidate.


• The Council may vary the conditions of the Scholarship from time to time upon the recommendation from the Head of the School of Music after consultation with the Trustees, but so that there is no departure from the main purpose of the Trust.

Source: http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/cs-search-for-scholarships-and-awards?form=details&detailCode=800799