Australian research council scholarships 2023

The Australian Research Council (ARC) offers various scholarships to support research students and early-career researchers in Australia. Here are some of the ARC scholarships available for 2023:

  1. Australian Postgraduate Award (APA): The APA is a prestigious scholarship that provides funding for domestic and international students pursuing a research degree (Masters or PhD) at an Australian university.
    • Eligibility: Australian citizens, permanent residents, or international students who have completed a bachelor's degree with first-class honors or equivalent.
    • Value: AUD 28,092 per year (2023 rate)
    • Duration: 2 years for Masters, 3 years for PhD
  2. Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA): The DECRA is a scholarship for early-career researchers to conduct research in a specific field.
    • Eligibility: Australian citizens, permanent residents, or international students who have completed a PhD and have at least 2 years of research experience.
    • Value: AUD 110,000 per year (2023 rate)
    • Duration: 3 years
  3. Future Fellowships: The Future Fellowships program provides funding for early-career researchers to conduct research in a specific field.
    • Eligibility: Australian citizens, permanent residents, or international students who have completed a PhD and have at least 2 years of research experience.
    • Value: AUD 110,000 per year (2023 rate)
    • Duration: 4 years
  4. Linkage Projects: The Linkage Projects program provides funding for researchers to collaborate with industry partners on research projects.
    • Eligibility: Australian citizens, permanent residents, or international students who have completed a PhD and have at least 2 years of research experience.
    • Value: Varies depending on the project
    • Duration: Varies depending on the project
  5. International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS): The IPRS is a scholarship for international students pursuing a research degree (Masters or PhD) at an Australian university.
    • Eligibility: International students who have completed a bachelor's degree with first-class honors or equivalent.
    • Value: AUD 28,092 per year (2023 rate)
    • Duration: 2 years for Masters, 3 years for PhD

To be eligible for these scholarships, you typically need to:

It's essential to check the ARC website and the website of the Australian university you're interested in attending for the most up-to-date information on scholarship availability, eligibility, and application deadlines.