Postgraduate research

International Postgraduate Research Scheme (IPRS) and La Trobe University Fee Remission Research Scholarship (LTUFRRS)

The IPRS (previously referred to as the Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scheme) and LTUFRRS awards are open to international students who want to study  a higher degree by research at a Master's or PhD level. The IPRS are funded by the Australian Government and approximately 300 scholarships are awarded  nationally each year.

Both scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and are designed to cover tuition fees for a period of two years for a Master's by Research degree and three years for a Doctoral (PhD) degree.

The closing date for these scholarships is 30 September for students who wish to begin their studies the following year.

Scholarship recipients must be ready to start no later than 30 June in the  year after application. Please note also that scholarship offers will be made conditional on evidence of English language proficiency.

International students may apply for this scholarship when they apply for admission to La Trobe University. A separate application form is not  required, although applicants should note that they may be required to submit  further documentation on request (e.g. thesis chapter/s in English translation).

Applicants who are currently studying on a scholarship sponsored by AusAID or have just completed study on such a scholarship are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for the IPRS.

Applicants for the IPRS are also advised to apply for a La Trobe Postgraduate Research Scholarship (LTUPRS); please see below.

La Trobe University Postgraduate Research Scholarships (LTUPRS)

International students who want to study a higher degree by research at a  Master's or PhD level can also apply for the La Trobe University Postgraduate  Research Scholarships (LTUPRS).

The La Trobe University Postgraduate Research Scholarships are valued at  A$23 728 per annum in 2012 and is designed to assist with cost of  living (cannot be used to pay tuition fees).

The closing date for these scholarships is 30 September for  students who wish to begin their studies the following year.

Scholarship recipients must be ready to commence no later than 30 June in  the year after application. Please note also that scholarship offers will be  made conditional on evidence of English language proficiency.

International students may apply for this scholarship when they apply for admission to La Trobe University. A separate application form is not  required, although applicants should note that they may be required to submit  further documentation on request (e.g. thesis chapter/s in English translation).

Postgraduate Research Scholarships for Mexican students

El Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia (CONACyT) provide a number of scholarships every year for students undertaking Master's by Research or PhD programs at La Trobe University. For further information, please visit the CONACyT website

Victoria India Doctoral Scholarship

Ten prestigious doctoral scholarships are now available to international scholars from India to pursue research based at a university in Victoria commencing in 2013. The scholarship round for 2013 is open from 1 June, 2012.

For further information on scholarship opportunities for Indian doctoral students please visit the Australia India Institute website.

Tel: +61 3 9035 8045 or +61 3 9035 8047

Please contact the University to enquire about applying for your candidature and the Victoria India Doctoral Scholarship.

Email: international@latrobe.edu.au
Tel: + 61 3 9627 4805

Victoria International Research Scholarship

The State Government of Victoria in partnership with Victorian universities offers 6 scholarships available for PhD candidates commencing research in 2013 at a Victorian university. The value of each scholarship is
$90 000 for the duration of your PhD.

Applications for 2013 will open soon. For more information on eligibility criteria, visit the Study Melbourne website.

External scholarships for international students

The Australia Awards scheme, funded by the Commonwealth of Australia, offers a range of scholarship opportunities to international students wishing to study in Australia. Further details can be found at www.australiaawards.gov.au. La Trobe hosts students from the two Australia Awards Schemes, the Endeavour Awards and the AusAID Awards:

Endeavour Awards are internationally competitive and merit-based scholarships providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia.  Further details regarding Endeavour Awards can be found at www.deewr.gov.au/International/EndeavourAwards.

AusAID Awards provide long and short term study and professional development opportunities to citizens from developing countries around the globe, and are linked to Australia’s aid programs in partner countries. Further details regarding AusAID Awards can be found at www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar.