phd top up scholarships unsw

Tyree Foundation Institute of Health Engineering

Phd and emcr, tyree ihealthe is developing a phd program that integrates professional development and develops important translational skills. there will be opportunities for several phd scholarships, and domestic and international students supported by research grants and government scholarships. watch this space. , phd top-up scholarships.

• Are you an engineer, medical scientist, clinician, or industrial designer focused on health technology innovation?
• Want to access UNSW's world class facilities and staff?
• Apply now for a Tyree IHealthE PhD Top-Up Scholarship!

The Tyree IHealthE PhD Top-Up Scholarship offers enhanced opportunities for outstanding graduates undertaking a PhD aligned with the Tyree IHealthE mission. Engaging with us to complete your PhD gives your research the kick-start to translation. We offer you access to leading engineers, clinicians, end-users and mentors, facilitating your research through our innovative translation framework to develop real-world solutions.

The scholarship is $15,000 per annum for up to 3 years based on successfully completing yearly reviews. Scholarship recipients will also be able to access up to $5,000 over the life of the scholarship for professional development activities.

This opportunity has now closed. Read the scholarship recipient profiles .

Join a growing EMCR Community

Tyree IHealthE is establishing an EMCR Community; an informal group to bring together emerging researchers working, or with an interest, in biomedical engineering, connected health, and health technology research. The community is open to all UNSW researchers who identify as early or mid-career researchers (EMCR) including honours, masters, and doctoral research students . This is a great place to learn more about doing research in biomedical engineering and connecting with others. If you are interested in joining, please fill out the form below and if you have any questions please email Jacqueline Wells

Spotlight on Dr Praveen Indraratna | Tele Clinical Care, PhD student

As a trainee cardiologist, Dr Praveen Indraratna was struck by the profound impact he could have on patients, responding to life-threatening situations, and discharging them within just a matter of days. In 2017, he began looking for a PhD project that would allow him the opportunity to have a similarly immediate and tangible impact. He joined the TCC team , under the supervision of Associate Professor Sze-Yuan Ooi.

What have you learned from being part of this collaborative team?  This is a model of care that could work across different specialisations, across different age groups, across hospitalised patients and outpatients - there is really limitless potential. Clinicians from every speciality should be looking at this and thinking about how they could collaborate with biomedical and software engineers to come up with solutions for their patients. It's great for us to see that what we, as clinicians, think of as an idea - purely an idea - can be made into a tangible product. It's really amazing what the technical team can do.

How has this experience impacted on you, professionally and personally? It's been very rewarding to be involved in something genuinely unique. A lot of doctors take a well-trodden path. Digital health is something brand new. It's something that enables you to help hundreds of patients in the time that you would otherwise help just one or two. It's had a great impact on me, being involved in a completely different model of care and a completely different way of treating patients than I would otherwise have had exposure to.

What do you hope the legacy of the TCC project will be? I hope that in 10 or 20 years’ time, every patient that comes through the hospital could be considered for some sort of digital health model of care, whether they've got diabetes, kidney disease, cancer, mental health conditions – whatever the cause may be. I hope that it's just a mainstream model of care, in the same way that drugs and surgery are standard models of care. I hope that in the future, people will look back and say, 'You know that cardiac trial? That was where it started, and now our whole hospital, our whole district, perhaps even our whole nation, is using a model of care based on that'.

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Ready to apply for a research higher degree program at unsw the information below outlines the steps you need to follow, including where to find the application form for admission and scholarship, the supporting documents you need to provide..

There are a number of eligibility requirements you need to meet before applying for a Higher Degree Research program:

• Program eligibility : visit Higher Degree Research and click on the link for your preferred program to view the eligibility criteria
• English requirements : All applicants, whether domestic or international, must provide evidence that their English language ability meets the minimum  UNSW English Language Requirements . See the section below on English language requirements for more information.
• Source of funding : All international applicants must complete the  Financial Declaration Form  and, if required, submit evidence of your capacity to fund all  living costs, fees and other associated costs . You must demonstrate that you have the ability to financially support yourself (and any dependants) for the duration of your studies and that you are a Genuine Student (GS) . This may be through applying for a UNSW Research Scholarship, an alternative scholarship or sponsorship (provided by a source external to UNSW), or through self-funding. 
• Other: Specific Faculties or programs may have additional requirements, please see your Faculty’s website for further details

If you are applying for a scholarship, please read the UNSW Scholarship Terms and Conditions and Guidelines to determine your eligibility.

Finding a supervisor with compatible research interests and working styles is critical to your success as a Higher Degree Research candidate.

The Faculties listed below require applicants to complete an expression of interest. Please visit the Faculty website for details.

• Arts, Design and Architecture
• Law and Justice

Most Faculties require applicants to contact potential supervisors before applying. Search for  supervisors  and  research projects  in your area. 

If you would like to express your interest in a  research project  advertised on our website, please email the primary supervisor with a copy of your CV and academic transcript(s). Their contact details, and any additional requirements, are listed in the project description. 

Once you have found a supervisor, you will have a pre-admission interview to discuss your proposed research project and whether appropriate resources will be available.

You will then need to complete the Research Plan form . This will include an:

• Outline of how you are eligible for admission to the program;
• Description of your capability to carry out high quality research;
• Rationale for why you chose this project and supervisory team; and
• Description of your proposed research project. 

See the Document Submission Guidelines for more information. 

Before you apply, prepare the supporting documentation outlined in the Document Submission Guidelines .

You may submit scanned copies of your documents with your application. Documents may be verified at a later date, either with your home institution, or by sighting original documentation. You must be prepared to present your original documents to UNSW for inspection prior to enrolment if requested, so you will need to bring your original documents with you.

Specific scholarship schemes, research programs, or Faculties may require additional documents, and these may be requested after the initial application. Visit your Faculty website below for guidance.

• Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Law & Justice
• Faculty of Medicine & Health
• Faculty of Science
• UNSW Business School
• UNSW Canberra

Documents that are in a language other than English must be translated by an accredited translator before they are submitted to UNSW.

• NAATI  (the National Standards and Accreditation body for Translators and Interpreters), or
• A registered translator in an overseas country considered acceptable by the  Australian diplomatic mission .

Each translation must include the following:

• Translator’s signature and printed name
• Proof of accreditation, including name and membership number
• Date that the statement is made
• The text “The translated text in this document is an accurate and complete translation of the original document”

Whether you are a domestic or international applicant, you must meet the UNSW English language requirements before submitting an application. If you are applying for a scholarship, you must demonstrate that you meet these requirements before the scholarship deadline .

You can demonstrate that you meet the requirements through one of the following:

• English Language Tests and University English Courses. You must confirm with your testing authority (e.g. Pearson's) that UNSW has permission to view and verify your test results.
• Prior study in the medium of English
• Other qualifications

Once you have found supervisor, held your interview, developed a research description, and prepared your supporting documents, you are ready to lodge your application via UNSW Apply Online . Only full applications (i.e. with all required documents) will be taken to the next stage.

If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, simply indicate this on the application form and select the  scholarship round  for your preferred term start date . You can search for a scholarship here .

Your program needs to be within the same school as your supervisor. You should confirm the correct program code with your supervisor or by referring to the  UNSW Handbook .

Please submit only one application at a time.

Fees and costs

All fees and costs related to HDR candidates, international and domestic as well as examples of costs.

Scholarships

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Search for our Higher Degree Research supervisors.

Doctor of Philosophy

As a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate, you’ll complete a substantial program of independent and original research in your chosen field of study. A PhD prepares you for a range of careers - from academic to industry and is the highest degree qualification available.

Masters of Research

The Master by Research can be your entry into a research career or an opportunity to build in-depth knowledge that you can apply in the world beyond academia. While shorter than a PhD, this program is still focused on the completion of independent and original research.

Master of Philosophy

Combining coursework and a thesis, this program will prepare you for multiple professional pathways. It’s also an ideal choice if you have limited research experience and are seeking a pathway into a PhD. 

Professional Doctorate Program

Undertake a unique doctoral program that combines research with professional practice. A professional doctorate can enhance a a career in research or industry.

I've submitted my application. What's next?

Once your application has been processed, you’ll receive an email confirmation with a UNSW Student ID. If you have any outstanding documentation, these will also be listed in your confirmation email. At this stage, you can upload any outstanding documents through your UNSW Apply Online account.

You will be notified of any rejected or outstanding documents within this account so you will need to log in periodically to view. Please allow a week for additional submitted documents to be checked and updated.

Once your application has been processed, you’ll receive an email confirmation with a UNSW Student ID. If you have any outstanding documentation, these will also be listed in your confirmation email.

Once you’ve received your confirmation email, you can upload any outstanding documents through your  UNSW Apply Online account . You will be notified of any rejected or outstanding documents within this account so you will need to log in periodically to view. Please allow a week for additional submitted documents to be checked and updated. 

Tracking Progress of your Application

If you have applied for Admission and Scholarship, both outcomes will be released after the date outlined on  this page . If you have alternative funding, and have applied for admission only, the outcome would typically take 6-8 weeks to be processed.

You can track the progress of your application through your  UNSW Apply Online account .

In addition to updating the overall status of your application, the Graduate Research School will update the status of each document once it has been checked. We recommend that you check this document tracking to ensure that you have submitted all required documentation.

Making Changes to your Application

If you wish to make any changes after submitting your application, simply send us an email and we’ll make the changes for you!

You don’t need to submit a new application. If you want to defer your start term, change programs or be included in the next scholarship round, we can update your existing application. 

Or if you wish to provide outstanding documents to your submitted application, please upload them through your  UNSW Apply Online  account.

If you have met the requirements, you will receive a letter of offer to study at UNSW.

There are two types of offer letters:

Conditional Offer

You have met some, but not all, requirements. The conditions that you need to meet will be outlined in your offer letter. You will not be able to accept a conditional offer, but are required to upload your remaining documents through  Apply Online  for unconditional consideration.

New candidates are expected to enrol by the term  Start Date , therefore you must ensure you submit your documents early enough to allow time to arrive by that date.

Unconditional Offer

You have met the admission requirements and conditions for entry. You may still be required to meet certain conditions prior to enrolment, and these conditions will be outlined in your offer letter. Your offer letter will outline how to accept the offer and pay any fees required before you can enrol. 

New candidates are expected to enrol by the term  Start Date , therefore you must ensure you respond to your offer early to allow enough time to arrive by that date.

Higher Degree Research (HDR) applicants can request to defer for up to one year after the initial offer term. UNSW HDR Scholarship offers may be able to be deferred on a case by case basis (check your scholarship letter for details). Deferrals are only approved where conditions are met, including continuing to meet UNSW entry requirements, and availability of supervision and resources. 

How do I defer?

If you have a conditional offer, please email  [email protected]  or  [email protected] , indicating the new term you wish to start in

If you have an unconditional offer, please login to  Accept Online

Please ensure you have already submitted any extra required documentation prior to requesting deferral.

Conditional offers : Conditional admission and/or scholarship offers cannot be accepted through Apply Online. Outstanding documentation must be provided prior to a full offer being issued.

Sponsored applicants : Sponsored applicants must accept their offer by completing and emailing the admission offer reply forms,  International Sponsored Student Agreement form , and financial guarantee from your sponsor as per your offer letter.

Unconditional Offers - Accept Online

Accepting online is a 2 part-process

Part I : Accept or defer your offer of admission and scholarship (if applicable) in Accept Online to ensure your place in the program. As part of this process, unless accepting an unconditional UNSW tuition paying scholarship, international applicants will be required to pay a tuition fee deposit.

Part II : Confirm your personal details, complete the Financial and Student Declaration sections. Part II must only be completed once you are ready to arrive and enrol (including for International applicants, being granted the student visa and arriving in Australia). Acceptance deadlines and procedures vary.

Scholarship recipients must accept or defer within 2 weeks of receiving their unconditional offers, admission only recipients must accept or defer within 1 month of receiving the unconditional offer.

If you do not accept or defer by the deadline date your offer may lapse.

After acceptance

Once you have provided all requirements for acceptance, a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) will be issued to you within the following fortnight. You will need to use this to apply for a  visa . 

Before proceeding with the next steps, you must arrive at your study location, and if you are International, must hold on an appropriate visa for the full length of study. If you are not able to meet these requirements prior to the  Term Start Date , you should defer your offer (see “Deferral” above).

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HDR Academic Calendar 

The HDR Academic Calendar comprises four terms, which provide flexibility for HDR candidates to reflect the ongoing nature of a research candidature.

Below are the HDR Academic Calendar dates for this year.

Are you already enrolled in a UNSW HDR program? Visit the HDR Hub for the latest information on candidatures, scholarships, events and resources for HDR candidates.

Frequently Asked Questions

All new candidates should enrol in their degree by the term start date. The start date is the first day of the term.

Yes! New candidates may enrol up to one month before the term start date.

If you are unable to commence by the term  start date , you may enrol by the term  census date . Your candidature ‘clock’ starts ticking from the term  start date . If you enrol after the term start date, you have effectively lost time towards completion of your degree. The later you start, the greater this disadvantage. As required coursework begins at the start of the term, you must consider deferral to the next term if you are unable to commence on-time, as this may affect your ability to complete any coursework.

You cannot enrol after the census date has passed. If you are unable to enrol by the census date, you can request deferral to the following term. Scholarship holders need to check their award conditions to determine whether the scholarship can be deferred, or whether you need to reapply.

If you have been advised that you are required to complete coursework during your first term, you should arrive and enrol by the start of classes for that term. For more information, please contact your  Faculty or School .

The start date is the first day of the term. Your candidature ‘clock’ starts ticking from the term start date.

The census date is set by UNSW for each term in accordance with Commonwealth legislation. It is the deadline for the following:

• Change of study load (full time / part time)
• Taking program leave
• Withdrawal from a course without financial or academic penalty
• Change of Residency status

Under the HDR Academic Calendar, the thesis submission date is the Term End Date. You can view your thesis submission date in the  Graduate Research Information System (GRIS)  once you have enrolled in your program.

Applications must be submitted by the application deadline for the intended study period (Term), to ensure the acceptance and enrolment processes are completed by the Term Start Dates. Please use the toggles below to find out more about key dates for admission and scholarships.

All mandatory supporting documents listed in the Document Submission Guidelines are required by the application deadline, including satisfactory evidence of having met the UNSW English language requirements.

UNSW has three scholarship application rounds per year. Applicants need to allow adequate time between the receipt of their offer and Term Start Date for pre-departure preparations such as the acceptance process, visa processing, travel, and enrolment.

Applicants who have funding from an alternative source (not UNSW scholarship) must submit their application (and all required documentation)  at least  eight (8) weeks before an offer of admission is required, due to the assessment processing timeframe. 

Applicants who are applying for a scholarship through UNSW should submit their application (and all required documentation) by the following deadlines:

Offers will be released no later than the Term Start Date. Unaccepted offers expire 1 month after release, or 1 week after Term Start Date (whichever is earlier). 

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that their application is submitted in full by the scholarship closing date. All correct and satisfactory documents must be fully submitted with the application, including English translations, Financial Declaration and proof of English. Additional documents can’t be added to an application until after the application has been reviewed, which may not occur before the application deadline. 

Please refer to the  application instructions  and  Document Submission Guidelines  to ensure you have the correct documents before submission. 

If you are not eligible or are not applying for a scholarship stipend, you must submit your application (and all required documentation)  at least  eight (8) weeks before an offer of admission is required, due to time required for assessment. Applications received after this date may be assessed for a later Term.

Applicants who are applying for a scholarship stipend through UNSW must submit their application (and all required documentation) by the following deadlines:

Offers will be released no later than the Term Census Date. Unaccepted offers expire 1 month after release, or Term Census Date (whichever is earlier). 

Enrolment dates

The UNSW HDR Academic Calendar provides a level of flexibility for HDR candidates that reflects the ongoing nature of a research candidature.

The HDR Academic Calendar consists of four terms (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3 and Summer Term) of approximately three months each. New candidates are expected to enrol by the Term Start Date.

For information on the HDR Academic Calendar, please visit this page.

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UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2024

UNSW offers a wide range of scholarships and awards to support international undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students commencing full-time study at UNSW. Some scholarships will provide a full or partial tuition fee payment, while others provide a stipend to assist with the costs associated with your studies. Students wishing to undertake postgraduate research study should contact the  Graduate Research School .

On this page you will find information on available scholarships and awards - some that require an application, and others that do not require you to submit a scholarship application. Further details can be found below.

*This page is only for international students commencing their first term of studies at UNSW in Term 1 2024*

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS THAT REQUIRE AN APPLICATION

To be considered for the scholarships specified in this section, applicants must complete and submit an application for the  UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2024 (PUCA1029)  by the deadline.

By applying for PUCA1029 you will be considered for any scholarship in this list that you satisfy the eligibility criteria for. 

Scholarships available in this offering that require an application for PUCA1029:

• International Scientia Coursework Scholarship (PUCA1025)
• UNSW Law & Justice International Award (PUCA1028)
• UNSW Business School International Pathways Award (PUCA1023)
• UNSW Business School International Scholarship (PUCA1024)
• UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture International Undergraduate Scholarship (UGCA1823)
• UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture International Postgraduate Scholarship (PGCA1098)
• UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture GEMS Education International Award (UGCA1644)
• Dr Vincent Lo Asia Undergraduate Scholarship (UGCA1606)
• Lily and Dr Ben K.C Chng Scholarship (UGCE1129)
• UNSW Hong Kong Alumni Scholarship (UGCA1603)

Full details of the listed scholarships including the value, eligibility and selection criteria can be found by clicking on the relevant title further down this page. More scholarships and awards may be progressively added to this list.

Applications open on 1 September 2023 and will close at 11:59PM AEST Thursday, 30 November 2023. Please ensure you allow enough time to submit your application as we are unable to accept late applications.

*UAC International applicants expecting an offer after ATAR release may still apply.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE AN APPLICATION

International students commencing in Term 1, 2024 are not required to submit an application for the scholarships and awards listed in this section. Eligible students who have received an offer of admission to commence at UNSW in Term 1, 2024 will be automatically considered for these scholarships and awards.

Offers for these scholarships and awards will be awarded to eligible students on a competitive basis using your application for admission to UNSW. You do not need to submit any specific scholarship application or additional supporting documentation to be considered.

Scholarships and awards available in this offering that  do not  require a scholarship application:

• Australia's Global University Award (PUCA1026)
• UNSW Global Academic Award (PUCA1027)
• Future of Change Scholarships (UGCE1283)
• Future of Change Schools Excellence Bursary (UGCA1594)
• UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Articulation Scholarship (UGCA1819)
• UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Global Academic Scholarship (UGCA1820)
• China Institution Mining Engineering Scholarship (UGCA1586)
• UNSW Articulation Scholarships (UGCA1815, UGCA1816, UGCA1817, UGCA1818, UGCA1822, UGCA1824)

Full details of the listed scholarships and awards including the value, eligibility and selection criteria can be found by clicking on the relevant title below. Further scholarships and awards may be progressively added to this list.

The International Student Award has been established to assist students from low income and developing countries to access education at a highly ranked Australian university. It is available to eligible new students commencing in Term 1 2024 and provides a 15% contribution towards tuition fees for the duration of program.

Further information on the International Student Award is available  here .

Please note, the Award is only available to eligible students commencing in 2024, so we encourage you to submit your application for admission as soon as possible to be considered for this Award.

Provides a 15% contribution directly towards tuition fees.

Application Process

To apply for the UNSW International Student Award applicants must submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining their reasons to study the proposed program at UNSW. 

New applicants can upload their personal statement through  Apply Online  as part of their application.

Existing offer holders should upload their personal statement via  Apply Online  or  myUNSW  if you are a UNSW Foundation or UAC applicant.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be an international student; and
• Be a citizen of an  eligible country ; and
• Be commencing full-time study as a new student on campus^ in a UNSW Diploma, UNSW undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program (excluding programs offered by AGSM, UNSW Online, UNSW Canberra, UNSW Foundation Programs, Transition Program Online, any program taught in the Hexamester calendar, or Study Abroad students); and
• Have applied and received an offer of admission* into a UNSW undergraduate or postgraduate degree program; and
• Not be a current student of UNSW (exceptions made for those who have completed an undergraduate program at UNSW and are commencing a postgraduate program).

^ Open to students commencing studies online in a program that is usually offered on campus. * Open to students commencing their studies at UNSW in 2024. The Award cannot be deferred beyond 2024.

• Offer 1: Full tuition fee scholarship paid directly towards tuition fees for the minimum duration of program
• Offer 2: $20,000 per annum paid directly towards tuition fees for the minimum duration of program

Recipients of the Scholarship may also be offered the following:

• Invitation to UNSW networking events
• Guaranteed entry to the  UNSW Professional Development Program
• Ceremony to award the scholarship

Submit a  UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2024 (PUCA1029)  by  11.59PM AEST Thursday, 30 November 2023.

• Be  commencing  full-time study on campus in a UNSW undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program (excluding UNSW Online and UNSW Canberra); and
• Have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 1 2024 by Thursday, 30 November 2023. * Offers of admission must be one of the following:
• Undergraduate or postgraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional); or
• Undergraduate or postgraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - students must be enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 1 2024.

Selection Criteria

Each applicant will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

• Academic Merit
• Leadership skills (school, workplace or community)
• Extra-curricular activities (sporting, cultural activities, volunteer/work experience)
• Reasons for undertaking studies at UNSW

The UNSW Law & Justice International Award has been established to encourage high quality internationa students to join UNSW Law programs (LLB, JD or LLM)

$10,000 paid as a stipend for 1 year

Application Process:

Submit a  UNSW Scholarships Application for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2024  by  11.59PM AEST Thursday 30 November 2023. 

• Be an International Student; and
• Be  commencing  in any UNSW Law & Justice undergraduate/postgraduate coursework degree program (LLB, JD or LLM programs)
• Must have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 1 2024 by Thursday 30 November 2023 * Offers of admission must be one of the following:
• Undergraduate or Postgraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)
• Undergraduate or Postgraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - students must be enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 1 2024.
• Reasons for undertaking undergraduate/ postgraduate studies in Law

$15,000 paid directly towards tuition fees for 1 year

Submit a  UNSW Scholarships Application for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2024  by  11.59PM AEST Thursday 30 November 2023 .

• Be an International Student
• Have undertaken:
• An undergraduate or postgraduate (Master) coursework articulation pathway qualification from an approved  partner institution ; or
• Completed the UNSW Foundation Studies Commerce or Commerce Actuarial stream prior to commencing study at UNSW; and
• Have achieved academic excellence in the relevant program of study at the pathway  partner institution  or in the eligible UNSW Foundation Studies Stream; and
• Not have previously undertaken any other tertiary studies prior to commencing study at UNSW (undergraduate applicants); and
• Undergraduate or Postgraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - students must be enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing studies.
• Aptitude and commitment to studying a degree in the UNSW Business School

$5,000 per annum paid directly towards tuition fees for the minimum duration of program

Submit a  UNSW Scholarships Application for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2024  by  11.59PM AEST Thursday 30 November 2023.

• Be International (Not a permanent resident of Australia/Australian Citizen)
• Any UNSW undergraduate (single/dual) or postgraduate (Master) coursework degree program offered by UNSW Business School, excluding those offered by AGSM.
• Must have received an offer of admission* by  Thursday 30 November 2023  and be  commencing  an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program offered by UNSW Business School.
• Undergraduate applicants must have completed an assessable Senior Secondary School qualification immediately prior to commencing study at UNSW and not have undertaken prior tertiary study.
• Not be in receipt of the UNSW Business School International Pathways Award.
• Must be  commencing full-time studies in Term 1, 2024

*Offers of admission must be one of the following:

The UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture International Undergraduate Scholarship has been established to support high achieving international students to study an undergraduate coursework degree in the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture.

$10,000 per annum payable for normal minimum duration of degree towards tuition fees. 

• Be  commencing full-time study in an undergraduate degree program owned by the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture. 
• Must have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 1 2024 by Thursday 30 November 2023 *
• Undergraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)
• Undergraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - students must be enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 1 2024.

The UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture International Undergraduate Scholarship has been established to support high achieving international students to study a postgraduate coursework degree in the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture.

• Be  commencing full-time study in a postgraduate degree coursework program owned by the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture. 
• Postgraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)
• Postgraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - students must be enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 1 2024.

The UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture GEMS Education International Award (UGCA1644) has been established to support students from GEMS Education International to study at UNSW.

$10,000 payable for one year only towards tuition fees. 

• Provide evidence of graduation from a GEMS Education School. 
• Be  commencing full-time study in an undergraduate degree coursework program owned by the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture. 

The purpose of this scholarship is to support undergraduate scholarships at UNSW Sydney for international students from Asia. 

$10,000 per annum payable for normal minimum duration of degree towards tuition fees (up to 5 years max). 

• Be an International Student from an Asian country
• Be  commencing  a UNSW undergraduate coursework degree program

The purpose of the Scholarship is to support and encourage students from Singapore to undertake full-time undergraduate study at UNSW Arts, Design and Architectures’ School of Built Environment.

$5,000 per annum payable for normal minimum duration of degree towards tuition fees (up to 4 years max). 

• Be an International Student and hold a Singapore citizenship. 
• Be  commencing a UNSW undergraduate coursework degree program offered through the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture's School of Built Environment. 
• Hold a diploma or equivalent course of at least 2 years credit from one of the following institutions: Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic.
• Leadership skills (school, workplace, or community)
• Reason for studying at UNSW.

$10,000 per annum paid as a stipend for minimum duration of program.

• Be a resident of Hong Kong at the time of application; and
• Be  commencing  a UNSW undergraduate coursework degree program; and
• Have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 3 2023 by  Monday, 31 July 2023. * Offers of admission must be one of the following:
• Undergraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional); or
• Undergraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - students must be enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 3 2023.

$10,000 for one year. Payment will be made directly towards tuition fees in the second term of the first year of study.

Recipients of the Award may also be offered the following:

• Invitation to attend the Award Ceremony

There is no application required for this Award. Students that meet the eligibility criteria will be automatically considered for this award.

• Be  commencing  full-time study on campus in a UNSW undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program (excluding UNSW Online and UNSW Canberra); and
• Have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 1 2024. * Offers of admission must be one of the following:
• Undergraduate or postgraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)

Note: Students who have completed a UNSW Global Foundation Studies or Global Diploma Program prior to commencing an undergraduate program are not eligible for this Award. UNSW Global Foundation Studies students will be considered for the UNSW Global Academic Award (PUCA1027).

• Sponsored Students are not eligible to receive this Award.

Each candidate will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

The UNSW College Award has been established to support high-achieving UNSW Global students to take undergraduate study at UNSW.

UNSW Global  offers a range of academic and English language pathway programs to international students who have just missed out on direct entry into UNSW.

Students who successfully complete a  UNSW Global Foundation Studies program  and intend on progressing to a UNSW bachelor’s degree are eligible for the UNSW Global Academic Award.

There is no application required for this Award.

Students completing a UNSW Global Foundation Studies program will automatically be considered for this Award.

• Must be completing  a UNSW Global Foundation Studies program  (in Sydney or off-shore); and
• Be  commencing  full-time study on campus in a UNSW undergraduate coursework degree program (excluding UNSW Canberra); and
• Have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 1 2024.    * Offers of admission must be one of the following:

* Eligible pathway programs include UNSW Global Foundation Program.

$10,000 per annum paid as a stipend for minimum duration of program.

There is no application required for this scholarship. Students that meet the eligibility criteria will be automatically considered for this award.

• Be a citizen of India, and not a permanent resident of Australia; and
• Be residing in India prior to commencing study at UNSW for undergraduate applicants. Postgraduate applicants may have prior residence in Australia; and
• Have received an offer of admission* into an eligible UNSW undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program for Term 1 2024. * Offers of admission must be one of the following:

The UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture International Articulation Scholarship has been established to encourage high achieving students to study in the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture at UNSW as part of an articulation program with a partner institution.

• Have undertaken an undergraduate articulation pathway qualification from an approved Faculty of Arts, Architecture & Design partner institution; and
• Be  commencing  full-time study on campus in a UNSW undergraduate coursework degree program offered by the Faculty of Arts, Architecture & Design; and

The China Institution Mining Engineering Scholarship (UGCA1586) has been established to attract and award high achieving students to study a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) at UNSW as part of an articulation program with the following partner institutions in China:

- China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT)

- China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing (CUMTB)

- University of Science and Technology, Beijing (USTB)

- Northeastern University (NEU)

$5,000 per annum paid as a stipend for minimum duration of program.

There is no application required for this scholarship.

• Have undertaken an undergraduate articulation pathway qualification from an approved partner institution (listed above); and 
• Be  commencing  full-time study in the UNSW Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mining) program offered by the Faculty of Engineering; and

The UNSW Articulation Scholarships have been established to attract and award high achieving students to study Engineering at UNSW as part of an articulation program with the following partner institutions in India:

- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TI)

- Christ Univeristy (CU)

- Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

- SVKM's NMIMS University

There is no application required for these scholarships.

• Be  commencing  full-time study in a UNSW undergraduate coursework degree program offered by the Faculty of Engineering; and

Apply now for a Sydney Quantum Academy PhD Scholarship

Are you interested in a career in quantum technology? 

Applications are now open for the next round of the Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA) PhD Scholarship. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of world-leading experts across four partner universities – UNSW, University of Sydney, University of Technology Sydney and Macquarie University.  

As a scholarship recipient, you’ll gain access to the SQA PhD Experience Program . You'll engage in interdisciplinary coursework across the partner universities, building robust connections with students and researchers. You’ll also benefit from career development funds, specialised training sessions, seminars and networking events. The program will give you the opportunity to collaborate with prominent quantum science and technology organisations and experts in Australia.  

To be eligible for an SQA PhD Scholarship, you need to apply for or be enrolled in a full-time PhD program at one of the program’s partner universities, which include UNSW. 

Applications close on 2 October 2023. 

Apply now and help shape the future of quantum technology.  

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PhD Top-Up Scholarships

The Centre for Big Data Research in Health (CBDRH) is excited to launch Top-Up Scholarships for high-achieving domestic and international candidates seeking to start a PhD in 2025.

About CBDRH

Established in 2014 at the UNSW Faculty of Medicine and Health, CBDRH is Australia's first research centre dedicated to health research utilising large-scale electronic data across biomedical, clinical, health services, and public health domains. The Centre engages with government, industry, healthcare providers, communities and consumers through codesign and coproduction methods to ensure the effective translation and implementation of research findings into health policy, services, and programmes.

About the Scholarships

Expressions of interest are invited from potential candidates who are seeking to undertake a nominated research project in the Centre. Top-up scholarships of $10,000 per annum will be available for a period of 3 years, with the possibility of a 6-month extension depending on progress.

It is expected that candidates will apply for a full scholarship in the September UNSW Scholarships round, to commence study in 2025. More Information about scholarships can be found at Postgraduate Research Scholarships .

All potential candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for entry to a research higher degree program at UNSW, including the English language, qualifications and residency requirements.

See below for full details on the research projects eligible for a top-up scholarship. Top-up scholarships are not currently available for other projects. Any questions about the research projects should be emailed to: [email protected]

How to apply

Applications have closed. 

Once your EOI is received it will be assessed by the supervisory team and you will be contacted to discuss the project and your EOI.

Research projects eligible for a top-up scholarship

• Development of a digital twin of the female metabolic system to enhance women’s health across menopausal stages
• Using population-wide Australian data to understand the role of infectious diseases in the aetiology of dementia
• Under the bonnet of digital health interventions: Validating quality and safety with objective data tools
• Real-world evidence on devices and therapies to treat heart failure patients in Australia
• Using linked data to advance our understanding of benefits and costs of medical technologies for cardiovascular diseases in Australia
• Understanding the impact of informal caregiving on the health trajectory of carers in Australia
• AI-Driven Automated Methods for Summarization of Electronic Medical Records
• Automated Clinical Coding Using AI Techniques

Applications have closed.

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Scholarships and awards are a great way to get financial support while studying at university. At UNSW we offer a wide range of scholarships throughout the year and encourage our students to check what's available for application on-line.

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