UNSW Sydney raises stipends for Higher Degree Research scholarships
UNSW Sydney increased the stipends for all Higher Degree Research (HDR) scholarship candidates from 2023. More information is available Ìý²¹²Ô»å here.
The Adrian Lee Travel Scholarship
This scholarship is a school-funded initiative to provide eligible postgraduate research candidates with the opportunity to undertake study, learn new techniques, collaborate or explore opportunities for collaboration with other labs, universities or research institutions.
The value of the scholarship is $6,000 maximum, payable in one lump sum. The scholarship is tenable for one year only (travel must be taken in the year of award).Ìý
The scholarship can be used for travel, reagents or project costs, accommodation and other related travel costs.
For more details on eligibility criteria and how to apply, current candidates can consult the guidelinesÌýavailable on the under Scholarships & financial support.
The application deadline is 31 March each year.
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BABS HDR DevelopmentÌý& Conference Grant
This scholarship is a school-funded initiative to provide eligible PhD & MSc research candidates with the opportunity to:
- present their research at conferences (domestic and or international) and/or
complete professional development short courses and training opportunities if required and appropriate
Eligible candidates can access funding up to $3,000 maximumÌýthroughout their degree, with $2,000 being the maximum award forÌýinternational travel and $1,000 being the maximum award forÌýdomestic travel.Ìý
For more details on eligibility criteria and how to apply, current candidates can consult the guidelinesÌýavailable on theÌýÌýunder Scholarships & financial support.
UNSW Development and Research Training Grant (DRTG) Scheme
The UNSW Graduate Research School Development and Research Training Grant (DRTG) scheme provides 2nd and 3rd year candidates with an opportunity to enhance their candidature experience by providing funding to attend conferences, as well as profile building and skill development activities.Ìý
What activities are funded?Ìý
- Registration fees for a virtual conference (international or domestic)
- Registration, travel and/or accommodation fees for a domestic conference
- Registration, travel and/or accommodation fees for an international conference
- Professional Development short courses and training opportunities
- Cost of childcare where it allows the candidate to attend an approved activity type
Further details are available on theÌýÌý.
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Other scholarship opportunities
The Faculty of Science provides students with several programs and scholarships that support and encourage them to become the next generation of leading researchers and scholars in their fields.Ìý
UNSW also provides some postgraduate scholarship opportunities that can be found at and .
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Dean's Award for Outstanding PhD Theses
This award recognises high quality PhD theses produced at UNSW. To receive this award, candidates must produce a thesis that requires only minimal corrections, received outstanding and/or excellent levels of achievement for all examination criteria, and in the opinion of both examiners is in the top 10% of PhD theses they have examined.Ìý
Further details about this award are available on theÌýÌý.