The Swinburne University Chancellor's Research Scholarship (CRS ) is
the University's premier research award. They are awarded to students of
exceptional research potential to undertake a higher degree by research
(HDR). The successful applicants will become members of a research team
working under the direction of senior researchers.
The awards provide an annual stipend of $30,000, an Establishment Grant of up to $3,000 and up to $5000 for a 6 month overseas placement in a collaborating laboratory or organisation nominated by Swinburne. This overseas placement is a condition of the award. The scholarship also covers tuition fees.
Chancellors Research Scholarships are open to all research doctorate applicants - international and Australian and New Zealand citizens.
Eligibility Requirements
The awards provide an annual stipend of $30,000, an Establishment Grant of up to $3,000 and up to $5000 for a 6 month overseas placement in a collaborating laboratory or organisation nominated by Swinburne. This overseas placement is a condition of the award. The scholarship also covers tuition fees.
Chancellors Research Scholarships are open to all research doctorate applicants - international and Australian and New Zealand citizens.
Eligibility Requirements
- may be a local or an international student
- must meet the University’s enrolment eligibility criteria including language proficiency
- must have completed a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours, or be regarded by the University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with these Guidelines
- must be undertaking a Research Doctorate
- must be enrolled as a full-time student, unless the University has approved a part-time CRS for the student under these Guidelines
- must not previously have held a postgraduate research scholarship (some exceptions may apply, contact Swinburne Research for more information)
- must not be receiving an equivalent award, scholarship (excluding an IPRS) or salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the APA stipend rate, to undertake the HDR. Income from sources unrelated to the course of study is permitted but must be within the confines of HDR policy section 7.9 ‘Employment Commitments
- must study in an identified area of research strength for Swinburne University
- must undertake a 6 month overseas research placement at an institution identified and approved by Swinburne University
