University of South Australia Scholarships for Master’s & PhD

Job Description

Opportunity Overview

Are you an ambitious international student aiming to advance your research career in Australia? The University of South Australia (UniSA) is offering a range of fully and partially funded scholarships for talented students pursuing a PhD or Master of Research degree.

These scholarships not only cover tuition fees but may also include a generous living stipend, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), and access to cutting-edge research facilities. Successful applicants will work with world-class supervisors on innovative projects across multiple research fields.

Key Details & Dates

• Application Deadline: Varies by scholarship program
• Funding Type: Tuition waiver, stipend, and OSHC (depending on scholarship)
• Host Institution: University of South Australia
• Target Group: International students pursuing research degrees
• Number of Opportunities: Multiple awards available
• Duration: PhD – up to 4 years | Master of Research – up to 2 years
• Fields of Study: Various disciplines
• Language of Study: English
• Host Country: Australia

Eligibility Criteria for University of South Australia Scholarships

For RTPi and ERS Scholarships:

• Must be an international student
• Demonstrated high academic achievement and research potential
• Meet UniSA’s entry requirements for research degrees

For IRTS Scholarships:

• Must be a commencing international research degree student
• Demonstrated strong research capability
• Supported by a qualified supervisory panel
• Enrolled in a research-rich environment
• Must hold a fully externally funded stipend scholarship
• Meet UniSA’s eligibility requirements

UniSA offers three primary scholarship programs for international research students:

1. Research Training Program International (RTPi) Scholarship

• Stipend: Minimum AUD $32,500/year (2023 rate), paid fortnightly
• Tuition Fee Waiver: Up to 3 years (PhD) or 2 years (Master of Research)
• OSHC: Singles cover via UniSA’s preferred provider (BUPA)
• Thesis Allowance: Available

2. Enterprise Research Scholarship (ERS)

• Stipend: Minimum AUD $32,500/year (2023 rate), paid fortnightly
• Tuition Fee Waiver: Up to 4 years (PhD) or 2 years (Master of Research)
• OSHC: Included (BUPA)
• Thesis Allowance: Available

3. International Research Tuition Scholarship (IRTS)

• Tuition Fee Waiver: Up to 4 years (PhD) or 2 years (Master of Research)
• OSHC: Not included (must be arranged by student)

How to Apply 

1. Select a research project with an assigned scholarship.
2. Apply online via the University of South Australia’s official application portal.
3. Follow the step-by-step application guide provided by UniSA.
4. Upload all required documents, including:
   • Academic transcripts
   • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   • Research proposal
   • Proof of external funding (for IRTS applicants)
5. IRTS applicants may need to develop their project in collaboration with a UniSA supervisor.

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📌 Note: For the IRTS, students with external sponsorship may be required to meet additional sponsor conditions. more detail click here.

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