Starting a journey of advanced academic inquiry involves not just passion and dedication, but also the resources needed to support innovative research. With its prestigious Research Scholarships, Swinburne University of Technology, a distinguished institution dedicated to promoting innovation and excellence, leads the way in providing support for ambitious researchers.
Research scholarships at Swinburne University act as an inspiration for academic success and intellectual exploration. The purpose of these scholarships is to enable postgraduate students by giving them the resources to pursue creative research endeavors in a range of academic fields. These scholarships, which are based on a dedication to academic excellence and pushing the boundaries of knowledge, are evidence of Swinburne’s commitment to developing future leaders and members of the international academic community.
Aspiring scholars who go on this life-changing journey gain access to Swinburne University’s robust research ecosystem in addition to financial help. With state-of-the-art resources, knowledgeable mentors, and a cooperative research setting, scholars are enmeshed in a dynamic community that stimulates multidisciplinary cooperation and intellectual curiosity.
Here is what you need to know about Swinburne University Research Scholarships 2024:
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are usually required to have an Honours 1 or equivalent, a Master’s degree by research, or a coursework master’s degree with a significant research component. Academic performance and research experience are often considered in the selection process.
Application Process
Interested candidates typically need to submit an online application through the university’s official scholarship application portal. The application may require details such as academic transcripts, a research proposal, curriculum vitae (CV), and references.
Research Proposal
Applicants are often required to submit a well-defined research proposal outlining the aims, significance, and methodology of their proposed research project.
Selection Process
The selection process may involve a review of academic qualifications, research experience, and the quality of the research proposal. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview as part of the selection process.
Duration and Benefits
Swinburne University Research Scholarships are typically awarded for a specific duration, such as three years for a Ph.D. program. The scholarship often covers tuition fees and provides a stipend to support living expenses.
Conditions and Obligations
Scholars are usually required to maintain satisfactory progress in their research and academic performance. They may also be expected to contribute to the university community through activities such as seminars or conferences.
Research Environment
Swinburne University provides a vibrant research environment with state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support scholars in their research endeavors.
Scholars may have opportunities for collaboration with other researchers, both within the university and through external partnerships.
How to apply
2023 Swinburne Research Scholarship Rounds. SUPRA scholarships are open for application during two 2023 Swinburne research scholarship rounds.
Research Scholarship Round 1
- Opens on Monday 19 June 2023 at 9.00 am (AEST).
- Closes on Friday 14 July 2023 at 5.00 pm (AEST).
Outcomes of the application are anticipated to be sent to applicants approximately five weeks after the closing date.
Applicants successful in receiving a scholarship offer in Round 1 must enroll by:
- 17 November 2023 (local applicants).
- 6 February 2024 (international applicants).
Research Scholarship Round 2
- Opens on Monday 28 August 2023 at 9.00 am (AEST).
- Closes on Friday 27 October 2023 at 5.00 pm (AEDT).
Applications for Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) and Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology) may close earlier. Outcomes of the application are anticipated to be sent to applicants approximately six weeks after the closing date.
Applicants successful in receiving a scholarship offer in Round 2 must enroll by:
- 1 March 2024 (local applicants).
- 31 May 2024 (international applicants).
Swinburne scholarships
| Scholarships | Applications |
|---|---|
| Giles Family Foundation Semester Exchange Grant This Travel Grant provides recipients with $7,000 to help support living expenses while undertaking an Overseas Semester Exchange to any Swinburne partner university. | Open (Closing soon 30 November 2023) |
| George Alexander Foundation Scholarship The Foundation was established in 1972 by George Alexander AM to offer talented undergraduate degree students access and opportunity to fulfill their potential. | Open (Closing 28 January 2024) |
| NICA’s Indigenous Scholarship NICA’s Indigenous scholarships provide tuition fee assistance for an Aboriginal or Torres Islander student undertaking Certificate IV in Circus Arts. | Open (Closing 1 February 2024) |
| Adrian Di Marco Women in Software Development Scholarship Open to first-year female students enrolled in an eligible undergraduate ICT course. The scholarship is valued at $10,000 per year for up to three years. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Apollo Fund – First in Family Scholarship for Business The First in Family Scholarship is awarded to a commencing Business student who is the “first in the family” to attend university and who has experienced disadvantage. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| CEVA Logistics Supply Chain Management Scholarship This scholarship is open to 3rd-year undergraduate students majoring in Logistics and Supply Chain Management to the value of $7,000 per year for two years. There is also an opportunity for paid work experience with CEVA Logistics. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| CitiPower, Powercor, and United Energy Women in Engineering Scholarship CitiPower, Powercor, and United Energy will be supporting a female electrical engineering student with this $30,000 scholarship. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Dr Tuan Luu Scholarship for Women This scholarship is to support female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to continue tertiary education and achieve their full academic potential. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Dylan Alcott Foundation Scholarships This scholarship supports first-year VET or Undergraduate students who live with disability and provides a tuition fee waiver of up to $10,000 per year for up to 3 years and a payment of $5,000 | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Ford Blue Oval Scholarship The Ford Blue Oval Scholarship aims to support a 2nd or 3rd year student studying the Bachelor of Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| InfraBuild Steel Scholarship For undergraduate Engineering students majoring in at least one of Electrical and Electronic, Robotics and Mechatronics, Software or Mechanical. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Joan McPherson Welcome Scholarship This scholarship is offered to full-time students who currently hold either a Bridging Visa ‘E’ (V050), a Temporary Protection Visa (V785), or a Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (V790). | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Joe Manders Scholarship for part-time students Open to part-time students studying an undergraduate Business course with at least 100 credit points completed. The scholarship is valued at $5,000 for one year. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Ju-Fen Scholarship This scholarship is open to 2nd or 3rd-year Bachelor of Film and Television students who have experienced financial hardship. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Judith Kinnear Student Travel Scholarship This scholarship aims to support a student enrolled in a postgraduate degree, either a Masters (by research) or PhD in the School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies or School of Engineering | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Len Bettess Memorial Scholarship SMEC has established the Len Bettess Memorial Scholarship, in honour of a wonderful former colleague and Swinburne Alumnus. This scholarship provides $5,000 and aims to support students with a passion for engineering. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Malcolm Styles Local Government Scholarship This scholarship aims to support a regional or rural-based (preferably) engineering student studying for a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) with an interest in local government. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Pathways Access Scholarship The Pathways Access Scholarship is open to students who have completed a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification in the year prior to commencing a full-time undergraduate degree at Swinburne. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Pio Iovenitti Engineering Excellence Scholarship The Pio Iovenitti Engineering Excellence Scholarship aims to support a student studying in the second year of a Master of Engineering Science Degree. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Pratt Foundation Scholarship This scholarship aims to assist a student with costs associated with their Business studies, enabling them to realise their passion for a business career, and full academic potential, by reducing the need to work outside of study. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Rosemary Simpson Scholarship The Rosemary Simpson Scholarship has been established by the Jolimont Foundation to assist Swinburne students from rural and regional areas to undertake and complete a university education. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Rotary Club of Camberwell Scholarship The Rotary Club of Camberwell is funding one scholarship valued at $5000 to an eligible first-year VE or Higher Education Swinburne student commencing in 2024. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Sheila Fitzgerald Scholarship Applicable to all apprenticeships including Spoken and Written English, General Education for Adults, EAL (Access), EAL (Further Study), Access to Vocational Pathways | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Scholarship This scholarship is open to higher education and vocational education students of Swinburne University who expect to finish their Certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree, bachelor, or honors degree in 2024. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Stanley Liebich Memorial Scholarship This scholarship supports a student from a disadvantaged financial background articulating from the Associate Degree in Engineering OR Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Swinburne Accounting Alumni Scholarship This scholarship is funded by Swinburne Accounting Alumni to provide eligible undergraduate second-year students an opportunity for a scholarship to continue their studies. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Swinburne Community Bank Leadership Scholarship The Swinburne Community Bank is supporting a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Nursing student to the value of $5,000 for one year. | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Violet Louise Bonner Postgraduate Scholarship for Women This scholarship aims to support a female postgraduate student studying Sciences, Engineering, or Technology on campus or online | Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
Latest News
Doctorate candidates with outstanding research potential are given Swinburne research scholarships. The grants are given to help with living expenses in general. There is also coverage for up to four years of tuition.
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