Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarship

Scholarship Overview

The Flinders International Research Scholarship (FIPRS) supports international students by covering international tuition fees and providing a stipend.
This scholarship is awarded to candidates who demonstrate outstanding aptitude for independent research, academic merit, academic research training, and research indicators and performance.

Host School(s)

Field(s) of Study

What does the scholarship cover?

International student tuition fees
A stipend of $33,000 per annum (2023 rate), that is tax-exempt and indexed annually.
An establishment allowance for students moving to Adelaide from overseas of up to $1,485 to assist with relocation costs and airfares, provided receipts can be produced by the student.

How many scholarships are given?

Which countries are targeted?

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you should:

Be a citizen of an overseas country apart from New Zealand.
Not hold Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent resident status.
Be intending to commence full-time study for a higher degree by research in Australia in the year for which the award is to be offered.
Be a first-time student at Flinders University.
Be intending to enroll in an area of research concentration (areas where the University has concentrated its research resources, has a particular strength, and has attracted external funding.
Satisfy all entry requirements for a higher degree by research.
Meet the English proficiency language requirements for a higher degree.
Not be receiving income from another source to support your general living costs while undertaking your course of study.
Not have previously received a FIPRS for a research doctorate degree.
Not be on paid study leave.

How do I Apply – Next Steps

First, apply for admission to a Higher Degree by research via Studylink, where all the details you need about international admission are available. (This step is not necessary if you already have a valid offer.)
After you complete your registration for admission on the Flinders University website, you will receive a Flinders Authentication Name (FAN), after which you can submit your application for the International RHD scholarship group.

Selection Criteria

Required Documents

Closing Date:

How do I get more information?