Postgraduate Research Scholarships at La Trobe University in Australia, 2014.

La Trobe University offers postgraduate research scholarships in Australia. In 2014 La Trobe University will award over 150 living allowance scholarships to candidates enrolling in Doctoral and Masters by research programs and approximately 40 fees awards to meet tuition costs for international students. The closing date for applications is 31 October 2013 for Australian and New Zealand citizens and 30 September 2013 for overseas applicants.
Study Subject(s): While applications are open to any area of study, La Trobe University would be particularly interested in applications within the research focus areas of: Building Healthy Communities, Securing Food, Water and the Environment, Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Transforming Human Societies and Understanding Disease
Course Level: Scholarships are available for postgraduate students who are undertaking higher degrees by research at La Trobe University.
Scholarship Provider: La Trobe University
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility: -La Trobe University’s postgraduate research program includes Doctoral and Masters degrees by research.
-Applicants for Doctoral candidature should have completed an Honours Bachelor degree at a very high level of achievement or
already hold a Masters degree.
-Applicants for Masters by research candidature are usually required to have completed an Honours degree or Masters Preliminary.
-Prospective local applicants for Doctoral and Masters by research degrees should contact the Faculty in which they wish to study
to ascertain the availability of supervision and to obtain an application kit.
-International students should contact the La Trobe International Office or visit the University’s International web site for
information about application procedures and study opportunities at La Trobe University.
Scholarship Open for International Students:  Scholarships are available for Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and international students.
Scholarship Description: La Trobe University is one of the leading research universities in Australia. The University has internationally regarded strengths across a diverse range of disciplines. The University is proud to be in the forefront of research in Australia and internationally. Students pursuing postgraduate study at La Trobe will be studying with the support of staff and facilities which are world class.La Trobe University offers a detailed and broad research training program and provides unique access to technology transfer and collaboration with end users of our research and training via its Research and Development Park.
Number of award(s): In 2014 La Trobe University will award over 150 living allowance scholarships to candidates enrolling in Doctoral and Masters by research programs and approximately 40 fees awards to meet tuition costs for international students.
Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for period of up to three years for Doctoral candidates and up to two years for Masters by research candidates
What does it cover? In 2014 La Trobe University will award over 150 living allowance scholarships to candidates enrolling in Doctoral and Masters by research programs, and approximately 40 fees awards to meet tuition costs for international students. Living allowance scholarships are awarded initially for a period of up to three years for Doctoral candidates and up to two years for Masters by research candidates.
Selection Criteria: Scholarships are awarded on the basis of excellence to persons of exceptional promise.
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by email, fax or post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for applications for candidature and scholarships is 31 October 2013 for Australian and New Zealand citizens and 30 September 2013 for overseas applicants.