Macquarie MQRES scholarships are available to domestic or international students. Applicants should have equivalent research qualifications to an Australian undergraduate degree with first class honours (such as a Masters degree with a substantial thesis component) in a relevant discipline (oultined in the project description).

The scholarships pays a living allowance in 2010 of $22,500 per annum, tax exempt, and the tenure is a maximum 3.5 years full time, subject to satisfactory progress. Tuition fees will be funded for the scholarship tenure. Additional financial support for projects and conference/research related travel is available from the Faculty, subject to applicant eligiblity.

APPLICATION
Initial enquiries may be made to the Scholarships Officer, Higher Degree Research Office, The Research Hub, Level 3 C5C East, email: hdrschol@mq.edu.au   Application forms and MQRES award conditions are also available from the Higher Degree Research Office. Get more information on application at www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/applications

Interested candidates should discuss the advertised project with their proposed supervisor before applying. Available positions will be advertised under the relevant scholarship section across the year.

• MQRES 2010 Scheme summary for staff (RTF) outlines the funding allocation model and scheme guidelines for staff.
• MQRES 2010 Conditions of Award (PDF) provides a summary of the scheme conditions for applicants.

Applications should be forwarded to:

The Scholarship Officer
The Research Hub
Level 3, C5C East
Macquarie University NSW 2109
AUSTRALIA

Source for more info: www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/scholarships