Australia had more international students in February 2024, with 175,950 people coming to study there. Flinders University, in Adelaide, South Australia, is giving out a special scholarship called the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTPS). This scholarship is for international students who want to do research for their Master’s or PhD degrees.
The AGRTP Scholarship, provided by Flinders University, is fully funded. Its purpose is to assist exceptional students from all over the world in pursuing advanced research studies. Flinders University is dedicated to supporting scholars globally and ensuring they have the necessary resources to achieve their academic goals.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Passion for Research: Students should really enjoy doing research and want to make a difference in their field. They need to understand how important research is for learning new things and solving big problems in society.
- Strong Academic Background: Students should have done well in school and have a good record of getting good grades, awards, or honors.
- Research Potential: The scholarship is for students who can do high-quality research. This means they can come up with good questions, plan out their research, analyze data, and make meaningful conclusions that help us learn more about their subject.
- Overall Performance: Along with school grades and research skills, they also look at other things students have done, like leadership roles, activities outside of school, and how they’ve been involved in their community. These things show if students are a good fit for the scholarship.
Benefits:
- Full financial support, covering tuition fees for a duration of up to four years, is provided to recipients of the AGRTP Scholarship.
- An annual tax-free stipend of $33,990, funded by the Australian Government, is allocated to scholars to facilitate their research endeavors.
- Recipients also benefit from being granted a place in the Research Training Program, enhancing their academic and research skills.
- Scholars receive an allowance of up to $1,485 to assist with relocation expenses and airfare, further supporting their transition to Flinders University.
Research Areas:
- The AGRTP Scholarship presents research opportunities in diverse fields including Clinical Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Government and International Relations, and Social Work.
- Flinders University offers a supportive environment for scholars to explore and advance their research interests.
- Scholars have the opportunity to contribute to their chosen fields by conducting impactful research.
- The scholarship encourages scholars to delve into various areas of study and make meaningful contributions to their respective disciplines.
- Through the AGRTP Scholarship, Flinders University aims to foster innovation and excellence in research across a range of academic fields.
Documents Required:
- Supervisor agreement for academic supervision
- Proof of admission to a Master’s or PhD program at Flinders University
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Statement of purpose outlining research interests
- English language proficiency test scores (if required)
How to Apply:
- Contact an Academic Staff Member: Get in touch with a teacher or professor at Flinders University. Ask them to agree to supervise your research if your application is successful.
- Upload the Supervisor Agreement: Fill out an online form and upload the agreement from your teacher. It’s important to have a supervisor when you apply, or you won’t be considered for the scholarship.
- Apply to Study at Flinders: Start by applying to study for a Master’s or PhD degree in research at Flinders University. If you’ve already been accepted, you don’t need to apply again.
- Get Your Flinders Student ID: Once you’ve applied to study, Flinders University will give you a student ID number.
- Activate Your Account: Use your student ID number and your birthdate to set up your account. You need this to access the online application form.
- Fill Out the Scholarship Application: Once your account is ready, you’ll get a special name called a Flinders Authentication Name (FAN). Use this to fill out the application form for the scholarship.
