International Students can apply for the Fully Funded International Scholarship Round at Macquarie University. The scholarship permits students to enrol in PhD or MRes level programmes in any of the subjects offered at Macquarie University. The scholarship application date is March 3, 2023.
For SESSION 2 of 2023, the International Research Training Program (iRTP) and the International Macquarie Research Excellence Scholarship Program (iMQRES) are available.
The Australian government provides financial aid to foreign students doing advanced degree research through the International Research Training Program (iRTP). For the Department of Education, Skills, and Employment, universities manage the programme. Candidates must apply directly to participating colleges to be considered for the iRTP scholarship.
Scholarship Benefits:
Candidates for the PhD iRTP will receive:
- A maximum three-year reduction in tuition fees
- Maximum 3-year stipend; current amount in 2023 is $32,000 per year.
- For the necessary duration of the visa, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) with Medibank is required. The GRA will set up the successful beneficiary in a single, couple, family, or single-parent family, as appropriate.
- Travel Discount (applied to local transport OPAL Card)
- PhD iMQRES applicants who are successful will be given
