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Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Studentship (EIPRS)

In 2008 the Australian Government expanded its Endeavour program for international scholarships. From 2007 to 2011 this program will offer over 6000 awards in participating regions for higher education. Further information about these awards, application procedures and a schedule of application closing dates can be found at the Endeavour website under international postgraduate research scholarships.
(http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/australian_institutions/international_postgraduate_research_scholarships.htm)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified international students for scholarships to undertake the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Education (EdD) or Master by Research (MPhil) at Murdoch University in areas in which the University has specialised research strengths. These areas are outlined at: http://www.research.murdoch.edu.au/management/areintro.html

The scholarships cover the research degree tuition fees and health insurance premiums. Murdoch University provides the successful applicant with a living allowance of AUS27,500 per annum (expected 2010 rate). The health insurance covers the student and their spouse and dependants (if any) for the period of the Endeavour IPRS. Under the IPRS conditions travel and relocation costs are the responsibility of the applicant however Murdoch University provides their IPRS recipients with a (partial) allowance for relocation and airfares (based on receipts). Murdoch students also have access to a conference travel allowance once during the course of their degree, maintenance funding set by the Schools and a thesis production allowance.

Eligibility:

• An applicant must provide evidence of having achieved Murdoch University English language proficiency requirements. These requirements are IELTS 6.5 - no individual band less than 6.0 or TOEFL -Paper based- 570 with the Test of Written English 5). Exceptions are Nursing, Education and Pharmacy with an IELTS requirement of 7.0.
• Applicants must have completed a four year undergraduate degree at first-class honours level or equivalent
• In order to be considered for a Studentship the admission shall be approved by the Dean of the School in which the proposed study is to be undertaken.
• A candidate must enrol on a full time, internal basis for a Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy or Professional Doctorate in Education degree on or before 31 March 2009;

Please note: Students who have completed their previous degrees in English are NOT required to supply either TOEFL or IELTS results. However, applicants from non-English speaking countries must attach a statement from the University confirming that the language of instruction was in English and that all written requirements of the degree were completed in English.

Ineligibility:

The following applicants will be ineligible for a scholarship under the scheme:

• New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
• International applicants have completed a degree at the same or higher level.
• International applicants who have commenced the degree prior to 1 January and who are seeking an award commencing in the year starting 1 January unless the applicant can establish that they were unable to apply for an award commencing in the previous year.
• International applicants who are currently studying on a scholarship sponsored by AUSAID or have just completed study on such a scholarship. These students are required to return to their home country for at least one year before returning to Australia. Australian and
• International applicants who have held an Studentship previously, unless it was terminated within three months of the commencement of benefits;
• International applicants who are in receipt of another equivalent award, scholarship or salary to undertake the proposed study (an ‘equivalent’ stipend would be regarded as one greater than 75% of the base studentship stipend rate).  Income earned from sources unrelated to the course of study is not subject to the 75% rule.
  

Deadline for submission of applications for international scholarship awards taken up in 2010 is Wednesday 30th September 2009.

Application information

It is important that applicants include - if applicable - the following information as an attachment to their application:

• evidence of a major thesis (of approximately 6 months duration)
• evidence of academic research experience which may be equivalent to a major thesis
• examiners reports of any dissertation or thesis
• evidence of fellowship or professional memberships
• in the case of art, design or other performance based programmes where other criteria may be inappropriate, evidence of international or national reputation by way of exhibitions, performance, or production with your role clearly explained, can be included
• a list of any publications including work which you have done individually or jointly with others. The list should be presented with the following information: title, authorship (indicate your contribution, if it is a joint publication), type of publication (eg journal article, poster, CD-Rom, conference paper, performance, web-based publication), whether it is an academically refereed publication and details on how this item contributes to the proposed thesis

Applicants who have had sustained contact with a potential academic research supervisor at Murdoch University prior to submission of their application will be considered favourably.

Academic Referee Reports

All international applicants must provide written references from two academic referees. These may be sent together with your application form, or you may arrange for your referees to send them directly to Murdoch International. Referees should preferably be senior academics familiar with your most recent work, and in a position to comment on your future potential for research and contribution to the field of knowledge. It is your responsibility to ensure that your referees submit their references by the due date in September. Your application may be significantly disadvantaged without these reports. Advice on How to Apply is available at: http://www.murdoch.edu.au/International-students/Applying-to-Murdoch/Application-forms/