The University of Sydney, Australia, is currently inviting applications for 3 year post-doctoral fellowships starting Jan 2011. IPL will support applicants of high calibre in applying. These are highly competitive.

Closing date: 5pm Sydney time, September 10, 2010

Applicants must contact Head of Host School by August 6. More.

Closing date: July 31 2010 

The University expects to offer around 34 IPRS and 50 USydIS – IRS in the two scholarship rounds
in 2011 with the number of USydIS – IFS to be confirmed. The number of each type of scholarship to
be offered in 2011 Semester one round will be determined by the Postgraduate Awards Sub-
Committee after the ranking list has been considered.

Please note that USydIS (IRS and IFS) are only available to commencing applicants who are highly
ranked but missed out on an IPRS offer. The selected USydIS candidates must be able to obtain their
student visa and enrol by 31 March 2011 as no deferment of this scholarship will be allowed.dd your main content here - text, photos, videos, addons, whatever you want!

The duration of all USydIS will be up to two years for research masters studies and up to three years
for research doctorate studies, subject to satisfactory progress.

To be considered for the 2011 Semester one IPRS and USydIS, applicants must satisfy the scholarship
eligibility criteria and receive a firm offer of admission. To achieve this, applications for admission to a research degree MUST be received by the International Office no later than 31 July 2010. Students who have commenced their research degree during 2010 but were not considered for the 2010 IPRS due to the timing of their application nd subsequent enrolment can apply for an IPRS [but not USydIS] and will need to submit a special PRS application form by 31 August 2010. MORE

In addition the University of Sydney World Scholars programme also provides international PhD scholarships and is aligned with regions which are of priority to the University of Sydney. The following countries have been included in this round:

Asia: Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea (South), Malaysia,
Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam.
Europe: France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
United Kingdom.
Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United States.
Africa: Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda.

University of Sydney World Scholars guidelines for applicants, key dates, application
forms, selection process and eligibility criteria are available at the following website: MORE

For specific information on the University of Sydney – China Scholarship Council Postgraduate Research Studentship Scheme: MORE

General opportunities and scholarships: MORE

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