2008 Benefits and Conditions for the Graduate Research Scholarships
(APA, MRS, MIRS, FMS, HRS, Prestigious and Other Major Scholarships)
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1. Introduction
1.1 The University of Melbourne
1.2 Scholarships to which these conditions apply
2. How to apply
3. Eligibility for scholarship consideration
3.1 Academic requirements
3.2 Citizenship requirements
3.3 Closing dates
3.4 Course/enrolment requirements
3.5 Receipt of other scholarships or salaries
3.6 Miscellaneous requirements
4. Commencement requirements and payments
4.1 Commencement of scholarships
4.2 Payments
5. Duration of scholarships
5.1 Course specific details
5.2 General principles
5.3 Completing a masters by research before starting a PhD or other research doctorate
6. Stipends and other allowances
6.1 Living Allowance (ie. stipend)
6.2 Relocation Grant for local students
6.3 Other relocation allowances
6.4 Thesis Allowance
6.5 Course (ie. tuition) fees
6.6 Voluntary Student Union (VSU) fees
6.7 Taxation and scholarships
7. Leave Arrangements
7.1 Recreation Leave
7.2 Sick Leave
7.3 Maternity Leave
7.4 Parenting Leave
7.5 Family Leave
7.6 Adoption Leave
7.7 Jury Duty Leave
top of page8. Suspension of payments (ie. Leave of Absence)
9. Research away from the University (Leave to study away)
10. Research at other organisations
11. Residency
12. Concurrent awards, scholarships or salaries
13. Employment
14. Transfers
14.1 APAs
14.2 MRSs/MIRSs
14.3 FMSs, HRSs, prestigious and other major scholarships
15. Special Awards
15.1 Awards funded from Australian Research Council (ARC) grants or centres
15.2 Scholarships held by students enrolled on a part-time basis
15.3 Australian Postgraduate Awards (Industry) [APA(I)]
15.4 Fay Marles Scholarship (FMS) and the Human Rights Scholarship (HRS)
16. Termination of scholarships
17. Specific obligations of the University of Melbourne
17.1 Supervision
17.2 Administration
17.3 Appeals
18. Specific student obligations
19. Quick reference guide to acronyms & terminology