Awards, scholarships and research grants
Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA)
The Australian Government offers a number of awards to students undertaking full-time research degrees. Applicants must be Australian citizens or have completed one year of residence in Australia prior to the closing date of application. Awards are made according to academic merit. The closing date for applications is 31 October.
La Trobe University Postgraduate Research Scholarships (LTUPRS)
These scholarships are available normally for full-time research Masters or PhD candidates. As with the APAs these scholarships are competitive and are based on academic merit. The closing date for applications is 31 October for Australian and New Zealand citizens and 30 September for other applicants.
Faculty research grants
Research candidates may apply to the Faculty’s Research and Graduate Studies Committee for funding to support their research; for example, interstate or overseas travel required for fieldwork or investigation. Applications are competitive.
Other awards and scholarships
The University’s Research and Graduate Studies Office (RGSO), located on Level 2, David Myers building, has details on a comprehensive range of awards and scholarships; enquiries: (03) 9479 2971 or (03) 9479 1580. Information on a broad range of grants and fellowships is also available through the RGSO website www.latrobe.edu.au/research-services/grants/.
Scholarships are not currently available for students enrolled in Masters by coursework programs.
For information on scholarships for international students, please visit website www.latrobe.edu.au/international/scholarships.