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 2008 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 (pdf)

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.

Research Related Travel

Research students may apply for travel support to attend national or international scientific conferences, if they are presenting an oral communication or poster presentation, through the Postgraduate Research Support Scheme (PRSS). The Faculty Funding of Direct Research Costs scheme may also be used to support research-related travel.