University of New South Wales (UNSW) Research Scholarship for Phd Students (Australia)

Applications are currently open for outstanding and committed international students who have achieved outstanding academic success and who have shown significant leadership qualities for PhD Scholarship in the Law of the Sea. This scholarship is available for PhD students who wish to enroll in a research program at University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia for 2020/2021 academic session.

The Faculty of Law, UNSW Sydney, wishes to offer a PhD Scholarship to support a candidate with outstanding research potential in the Law of the Sea. It is intended that the successful applicant will commence their studies in Term 1 of 2021. The Scholarship is to support a specific Faculty member and their project.

• Table of Content
• About University of New South Wales (UNSW)
• UNSW Research Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of UNSW Research Scholarship
• Requirements for UNSW Research Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for UNSW Research Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of New South Wales (UNSW)

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UNSW Research Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of UNSW Research Scholarship

The stipendiary component of the scholarship shall be equivalent to the value of the yearly RTP Scholarship rate (for 2020, this rate is AUD $28,092 p.a.), together with Faculty top-up (AUD $5,000 p.a.). 

Where an international applicant is selected for a Scholarship, the Faculty will support an application for a Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) to meet the cost of international tuition fees, provided the applicant meets the criteria for the award of a TFS. The award of the Scholarship will be conditional on the award of the TFS.

Requirements for UNSW Research Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants must domestic or international students.
• Students admitted into PhD degree program.
• The award is available for PhD research program in the Law of the Sea.
• Students enrolling full time in the Honours program in the semester for which the scholarship is awarded.
• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree certificate or equivalent in the relevant field.
• Applicants must have MSc degree certificate or equivalent in the relevant field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Independent thinking, and analytical aptitude for devising innovative scientific or technical solutions
• Demonstrate capacity for effective independent work and as part of a team
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, flexibility and confidence
• Candidates must be highly motivated, responsible, and able to work independently in a structured manner, has good interpersonal and communication skill.
• Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time program at University of New South Wales, Australia
• English Language Requirement: Applicants are required to provide evidence of meeting the University of New South Wales’s minimum English language proficiency requirements. 

Interview date, Process and Venue for UNSW Research Scholarship

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview, which will take place either in person (preferable) or by Skype/telephone. Shortlisted applicants may also be asked to produce short pieces of written work or research as part of the selection process.

Documents Required for Application

Applicants should also attach copies of ALL academic transcripts, including for programs started but not completed, relevant publications, a CV, and their research proposal. Details for two academic or professional referees must be provided (referees will be contacted only if an applicant is being considered for shortlisting).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the Application Form for the Law of the Sea PhD Scholarship. Application forms are available either by emailing Jenny Jarrett on [email protected] or to download online:

Please email completed applications with ‘Law of the Sea PhD Scholarship Application’ in the subject line to:

Dr Jenny Jarrett
HDR Officer
UNSW Sydney, Faculty of Law
Email: [email protected] 

For further enquiries, please contact:

Professor Natalie Klein
UNSW Sydney, Faculty of Law
Email: [email protected]

For more details, visit UNSW website.