PhD Top Up Scholarship Flinders University 2025

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PhD Top Up Scholarship Flinders University 2025

The College of Business, Government, and Law at Flinders University is offering PhD Top Up Scholarships to support high-achieving domestic and international PhD students who hold a university, government, or non-government Higher Degree by Research (HDR) scholarship. This scholarship aims to enhance research potential and provide additional financial support for PhD students in business, criminology, government, or law.

This opportunity is open to newly enrolled and current PhD students at Flinders University who meet the eligibility requirements. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and research potential and is intended to complement an existing primary scholarship.

Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship Type: Top-up scholarship
• Stipend Value: $5,000 per annum
• Duration: Up to 3 years, with a possible 6-month extension
• Study Level: PhD
• Eligible Fields: Business, Criminology, Government, Law
• Citizen Type: Domestic (Australian and New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents) and international students
• Deadline: Varies (check official Flinders University website for details)

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a full-time PhD student at the College of Business, Government, and Law at Flinders University
• Be either:
  • A newly enrolled PhD student (commencing in the current year)
  • A domestic student (Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen)
  • An international student
• Hold a primary HDR scholarship, such as:
  • For domestic students: Australian Research Training Program (RTP) or Flinders University Research Scholarship (FURS)
  • For international students: Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) or an equivalent scholarship that includes Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Demonstrate academic merit and research potential

Selection Criteria 

The selection is merit-based and will consider the following factors:

• Academic achievements in previous studies (e.g., grades, ranking, research output)
• Research potential in the selected field (e.g., published papers, conference presentations, research experience)
• Relevance of the research topic to business, criminology, government, or law
• Strong recommendations from referees (previous academic supervisors or professionals in the field)

(Also apply for University of Notre Dame International Business and Commerce Scholarship)

How to Apply 

1. Check Eligibility – Ensure you meet all the eligibility requirements, including holding a primary HDR scholarship.
2. Prepare Documents – This includes academic transcripts, proof of primary scholarship, research proposal, and reference letters.
3. Submit Application – Apply online via the Flinders University Scholarships Portal before the deadline.
4. Review and Selection – Applications will be assessed based on merit, and successful candidates will be notified

Who to Contact?

For further inquiries, applicants can contact:

• HDR Scholarships Office – Flinders University
• Email: hdr.scholarships@flinders.edu.au
• Phone: +61 8 8201 7900
• Official Website: Flinders University Scholarships

Visit the University Website to apply and for further details on this scholarship

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