Postgraduate Scholarships 2008 Conditions Booklet
(APA, MRS, MIRS, FMS, HRS, Prestigious and Other Major Scholarships)
1. Introduction
1.1 The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne (UoM) has a long and distinguished tradition of excellence in teaching and research. Its research programs are characterised by strong exchange and collaborative links with international and interstate universities. The University consistently wins the largest share of national competitive research funding.
We are committed to offering a teaching and learning environment of the highest quality. The Graduate Centre, in the heritage '1888 Building', provides postgraduates with excellent facilities for thesis production, short programs to enhance research and professional skills, and cafe areas.
The Melbourne Scholarships Program aims to attract to the University outstanding students from Victoria, interstate and overseas. In 2008, the University's postgraduate scholarship program includes ~180 Australian Postgraduate Awards (APAs), ~240 Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRSs/MIRSs), ~190 fee remission scholarships (IPRSs/MIFRSs), up to 10 Fay Marles Scholarships (FMSs) and Human Rights Scholarships (HRSs), and a number of prestiguous and travelling scholarships.
Further details about these scholarships can be obtained from the Melbourne Scholarships Office (MSO), the 2008 Graduate Research Scholarships Brochure and the comprehensive MSO website (http://www.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/).
1.2 Scholarships to which these conditions apply
The conditions detailed in this document apply to the scholarships listed below:
- Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
- Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS)
- Melbourne International Research Scholarship (MIRS)
- Fay Marles Scholarship (FMS) (previously called the Postgraduate Equity Scholarship). Section 15.4 details the slightly different conditions that apply to FMS recipients who are undertaking a coursework program.
- Human Rights Scholarship (HRS) (previously a Fay Marles Scholarship category). Section 15.4 details the slightly different conditions that apply to FMS recipients who are undertaking a coursework program.
- Frederick Blake Shepherd Scholarship. The letter of offer specifies any special entitlements or conditions that apply to this scholarship.
- The prestigious and other major scholarships listed below. The letter of offer will specify any additional entitlements or conditions that apply to these scholarships.
- A.O. Capell Scholarship
- Pratt Foundation Scholarship
- Grimwade Scholarship
- Sir John and Lady Higgins Research Scholarship
- Baillieu Research Scholarship
- Stella Mary Langford Scholarship
- Henry James Williams Scholarship
- Harbison-Higinbotham Research Scholarship
- Ernst and Grace Matthaei Research Scholarship
- Helen Macperson Smith Scholarship
- Fred Knight Research Scholarship
- The conditions and entitlements that apply to the fee remission scholarships available to international students are available in the 2008 conditions booklet for fee remission scholarships, from the MSO or at www.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships. The fee remission scholarships available to graduate research degree students are the Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) and the Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarship (MIFRS). IPRS and MIFRS offers are often coupled with the MIRS described in this document.
2. How to apply
Information about application procedures can be obtained from the comprehensive MSO website (www.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/), the 2008 Graduate Research Scholarships Brochure or the MSO.
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