SCHOLARSHIPS

The School of Human Movement and Exercise Science has no formal system of financial support for graduate students. Opportunities for employment as laboratory demonstrators or research assistants can sometimes be organised. However, it should be noted that 6 to 8 PhD students receive UWA scholarships annually.

For information regarding competitive scholarships, students wishing to enrol at a Masters or PhD level may apply to:

These scholarships are awarded each year on the basis of earlier studies and research potential. Competition for these scholarships is keen, and only those who have an excellent academic record are likely to be successful. Overseas students may also apply to their own universities or governments for other awards.

AUSTRALIAN POSTGRADUATE AWARDS

The University of Western Australia invites applications for Australian Postgraduate Awards. These awards are tenable at The University of Western Australia for up to two years for Masters by Research and three years for PhD candidates. For 2007, the awards are valued at over $19,000 per annum and are non-taxable. Applications close on the last Friday of October each year.

Full details and application kits are available from:

Graduate Research and Scholarships Office
or online at
http://www.postgraduate.uwa.edu.au/

UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE AWARDS

The University of Western Australia invites applications for University Postgraduate Awards. These awards are tenable at The University of Western Australia for up to two years for Masters by Research and three years for PhD candidates. For 2007, the awards are valued at over $19,000 and are non-taxable. Applications close on the October 31^st each year.

Full details and application kits are available from:

Graduate Research and Scholarships Office
or online at
http://www.postgraduate.uwa.edu.au/

Results of Australian Postgraduate Awards are announced by mid December each year.

INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS (IPRS)
and
UWA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH FEES (SIRF)

Eligibility Criteria

Please note the following eligibility criteria for International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) and UWA Scholarships for International Research Fees (SIRF):

As the principal point of contact for overseas students, the International Centre assists prospective students with general admission enquiries and admission procedures, conducts orientation programs specifically designed for international students, and provides on-going support services for international students.