Recipients of an IPRS award at VU receive an award with two components. A government funded IPRS award which provides payment of annual course tuition fees for the duration of the scholarship and a living allowance funded by VU or through an Australian Postgraduate Award.
The Australian Commonwealth Government (DIISRTE) will pay the full fee of the course of study to the institution on behalf of the student. IPRS holders are required to join the Overseas Student Health Care Cover (OSHC) scheme. DIISRTE will pay the costs of this health cover for holders of IPRS and their dependants, for the duration of the scholarship. VU provides a living allowance of $26,288 per annum (2016 rate) is paid for the duration of the scholarship.
The following are NOT included under the IPRS:
- travel costs
- the cost of English language testing
- the cost of bridging programs or English language programs
To be eligible for an IPRS, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of any country other than Australia or New Zealand.
- Have completed a four year undergraduate degree, or equivalent. For example:
- a four year undergraduate degree (e.g. Engineering or Law);
- a three year degree and an Honours year;
- a three year degree and a postgraduate diploma at an advanced level; or
- a three year degree and one year of a higher degree.
- Meet the University’s academic entrance requirements for enrolment into a research degree.
- Meet the University’s English language proficiency requirements for enrolment in a research degree.
- Be commencing a Masters by Research or Doctoral degree in 2017.
- Enrol as a full-time student
You are not eligible for an IPRS if you:
- Have already obtained a PhD degree or equivalent.
- Have already obtained a Masters degree by Research and are proposing to undertake another Masters degree by Research.
- Have previously held an IPRS, VUIPRS or OPRS (unless it was for a Masters by Research degree, and you are applying for an IPRS to undertake PhD studies).
- Are currently studying, or have recently studied, on an AIDAB or AUSAID scholarship and are applying for an IPRS immediately following the AIDAB/AUSAID funded studies.
You may not be eligible if you have already enrolled for more than one semester in the degree for which you are applying for IPRS and VUIPRS funding. Please contact the Scholarships Coordinator via researchscholarships@vu.edu.au if this is your situation.
How to apply
For information about applying for a scholarship please refer to the instructions detailed on the Apply for a graduate research scholarship page.
Contact us
If you have any questions please email researchscholarships@vu.edu.au.
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Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the above information is current and correct. However, applicants should contact the appropriate administering body before making an application, as details do change frequently.