University of Tasmania 2024 Graduate Research Scholarships for International & Domestic applicants, Australia

Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships are available across all research disciplines at the University of Tasmania and will be awarded to applicants with demonstrated research ability.

• Table of Content
• About University of Tasmania
• University of Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of University of Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships
• Requirements for University of Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Tasmania

Tasmania is an island of creative and curious minds. No matter where you join us from, you’ll become part of a welcoming and collaborative community.  Our story began 130 years ago, in a sandstone building overlooking Hobart. Since those early days, with three lecturers teaching eleven students, our purpose has remained the same. Through academic excellence, we make our home, and the world, a better place. Here, success takes a certain determination and imagination. With our isolated location and small population, we have always had to work differently. It’s what makes T... continue reading

University of Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of University of Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships

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Stipend:

• Full-time candidates receive a stipend at the rate of AUD$31,500pa non-taxable (2023 rate, indexed annually).
• Part-time candidates(Domestic applicants only) may receive a stipend (in specific circumstances) paid at the rate of AUD$15,750pa taxable (2023 rate, indexed annually).

Relocation Allowance:

• Award holders may apply for a one-off relocation allowance of up to AUD$2,000 in total towards the cost of relocating to Hobart, Launceston or the Cradle Coast from within Australia or from overseas to take up the award.
• The allowance covers one way travel expenses for the award holder, any dependent spouse/partner and dependent children, equivalent to the cheapest economy airfare to Hobart, Launceston or Burnie. Where an award holder elects to travel by car, they will receive a per kilometre allowance as determined by the University.

Claims for relocation allowance must be submitted:

• once travel has been completed and the award holder has been enrolled;
• within 6 months of the date of commencement of the award; and
• via the HDR Relocation Claim form in the Service Portal accompanied by electronic copies of receipts.

Award holders cannot claim for accommodation, rental bond or meal costs as part of the relocation claim 

Requirements for University of Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships Qualification

To be eligible to hold a Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship applicants must:

• Be eligible to enrol in a full-time Masters or Doctoral degree at the University of Tasmania in 2023, and
• Not be receiving an equivalent award, scholarship or salary to undertake the proposed program (equivalent being defined as greater than 75% of the stipend).

Applicants who have completed a degree at the same level as the proposed candidature, or at a higher level; and/or held an Australian Government or University funded postgraduate research award for more than 6 months are eligible to apply and will be considered in the competitive selection but may not be prioritised against applicants who have not.

For detailed information about eligibility and conditions of award please see the University;

• Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) Domestic Conditions of Award (PDF 163.2 KB) or
• Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) International Conditions of Award (PDF 157.2 KB)

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships

PhD: 3.5 years with no extension available. It is important to be aware that the duration of the scholarship is less than the maximum length of candidature which is 4 years.

Masters: 2 years with no extension available.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants should complete an application in conjunction with their supervisory team. Please indicate on the application if you wish to be considered for a scholarship.

For more details visit: University of Tasmania website.