Financial Support

Scholarships in the Faculty of Health Sciences

Up to three scholarships are available to full-time candidates commencing a postgraduate research course in 2009 Semester 2 in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

The eligibility criteria, value and tenure are similar to that of the UPA (Co-funded). Application for Faculty scholarships is automatic upon application for a UPA (Co-funded) through the University of Sydney Research Office.

Further information on the Scholarships is available or you may contact Ms Shiva Chetty on (02) 9036 7306, email: fhs.resadmin@usyd.edu.au

International Students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Faculty Funding for Research Students

Direct Research Costs (DRC) shall normally be borne by the student’s Supervisors, who may disburse these as needed within the budget of the supervisor’s external research funding.

The Faculty may make available up to $750 per year of DRC support to full-time research students, upon written application by the student with support of the student’s primary supervisor, and with the approval by the student’s Research Group Convenor. Additional amounts may be provided in exceptional circumstances, where justification is provided.

DRC will be reimbursed for currently enrolled HDR students with expenses undertaken during the current academic year of their candidature commencing after their enrolment date.

All DRC funds made available by the Faculty will be signed off by the Sub-Dean (Research Students).

The Faculty permits two successful applications for Faculty Funding support during a HDR student’s candidature. Funding will not be released to HDR students until a written request has been approved by Sub-Dean (Research Students).

Application Form for Faculty Funding (doc)

Research Training Scheme

The Research Training Scheme (RTS) provides Commonwealth-funded higher degree by research (HDR) students with an ‘entitlement’ to a HECS exemption for the duration of an accredited HDR course - up to a maximum period of four years’ full-time equivalent study for a Doctorate by research and two years’ full-time equivalent study for a Masters by research. For more information click here or visit the Department of Education, Science and Training website.

2009 Postgraduate Research Support Scheme

PRSS applications close on 18 May 2009. The following local and international Research Higher Degree Students are eligible to apply:

PhD students, full-time or part-time, whose candidature will not exceed eight full-time semesters (or part-time equivalent) as at 18 May 2009 i.e. application closing date.

Masters by research students, full-time or part-time, whose candidature will not exceed four full-time semesters (or part-time equivalent) as at 18 May 2009 i.e. application closing date.

Funding Support for RHD Excellence week

Students may apply for funding to attend the RHD Excellence week including the RHD Student Conference from 02-06 November 2009 under the PRSS Scheme or the Faculty Funding Scheme. Please note that attendance to this conference is mandatory. Eligible students for PRSS/Faculty Funding support for the RHD Conference must reside at least 500 km from Sydney.

Further information on the PRSS eligibility criteria, information for Students document and the application form are available on the University Research Office's website

Application Closing Date: 18 May 2009
Late application will not be accepted.
Outcome of applications will be notified via student USyd email account only.

Please submit original plus 3 copies of the completed application to:
Ms Shiva Chetty
Research Services Officer
Research and Innovation Office
University of Sydney
Cumberland Campus
G Block, East Street (P.O. Box 170)
Lidcombe NSW 1825
Ph: 02 9036 7306
Fax: 02 9036 7303
Email: