Research Scholarships

Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA), University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards (UPA) and Vice-Chancellor’s Research Scholarships (VCRS)

Applications for the 2010 Semester 2 APA/UPA are now open until 11 June 2010 These awards are primarily for candidates who wish to commence their postgraduate studies in 2010 Semester 2. Apart from commencing students, those who have NOT previously applied in the 2010 Semester 1 APA/UPA round but have enrolled in Semester 1 are also eligible to apply.

VCRS and the University of Sydney Merit Awards will also be available to highly ranked applicants in this round.

Unsuccessful 2010 Semester 1 APA/UPA applicants who have commenced their postgraduate studies at this University will NOT be considered. They will need to apply in the 2011 Semester 1 round (applications will open in late August 2010).

Further information and an application form for the 2010 Semester 2 APA/UPA round are available from the Research Office website. Domestic students submitting a research application and applying for this scholarship MUST SUBMIT their application no later than 30 May to the Graduate School of Engineering & IT.


University of Sydney International Research Scholarships


Australian Government Research Scholarships for International Students


Scholarships available within the Faculty of Engineering & IT


Amelia Earhart Fellowships funded by the Zonta International Foundation

The Amelia Earhart Fellowships of US$10,000 are awarded annually to women pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering. Download more information and an application form.
Closing date for 2010: 15 November 2009


Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

The University of Sydney Postdoctoral Fellowships were established in 1996 to support excellence in full-time research undertaken in any Department or School at the University.