Flinders University Research Scholarships are awarded to postgraduate students on the basis of academic merit and research potential. The scholarships enable suitably qualified applicants to proceed to a full-time Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research.
Flinders University Research Scholarships are tenable at Flinders University for up to three years and six months for a Doctorate by research, or up to two years for a Masters degree, subject to satisfactory progress. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree will be deducted from the maximum period of tenure.
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Flinders University Research Scholarships (FURS) Postgraduate Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Flinders University Research Scholarships (FURS) Postgraduate Scholarship
- The scholarship pays an indexed stipend of $36,061 p.a. tax free (2026 full time rate). Recipients who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, or hold Australian Permanent Residency status will be provided a RTP fee Offset which covers tuition fees charged by the university for up to four years.
- A limited number of fee waiver scholarships may be available for International students.
- International students who are not in receipt of a fee waiver scholarship will be required to pay the normal tuition fees.
Requirements for Flinders University Research Scholarships (FURS) Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
Awards will only be available to those who:
- Are Australian citizens; or New Zealand citizens; or have been granted permanent resident status;
- Are an international student who has completed an honours or equivalent qualification at an Australian University no more than three years prior to the application closing date;
- Have completed at least four years of tertiary education studies at a high level of achievement and have an appropriate Honours 1 or high 2A (or equivalent) undergraduate degree;
- Are enrolling as full-time students;
- Will commence or are continuing a Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research;?
- Have had their candidature accepted in the area in which they propose to undertake their studies.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Flinders University Research Scholarships (FURS) Postgraduate Scholarship
- Selection of award holders will be undertaken by the HDR Scholarships Committee based on academic merit and research potential.
- Applications will be scored on academic merit, academic research training merit, research outputs and research impact statement of intent. Research excellence and equity scores may be awarded.
- The University will give priority to students undertaking a higher degree by research for the first time.
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Application Deadline
October 1, 2026How to Apply
For more information, kindly visit Flinders University scholarship webpage.
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