Macquarie University iMQRES Research Excellence Scholarship

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International applicants (including African students) holding a Master's by research, Bachelor with First Class Honours, or equivalent. Must have a Macquarie supervisor and an accepted research proposal.

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## What's covered - **Full tuition fees** for up to 3 years (PhD) / 2 years (MRes Year 2) - **Living stipend** of approximately AUD $35,000/year (tax-free, indexed annually) - **Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)** single-membership - Optional thesis allowance and relocation support ## Recruiter tips for African applicants - Macquarie weights **research output** heavily — even one peer-reviewed paper or strong Honours thesis significantly improves chances. - WAEC/KCSE/NSC + Bachelor's alone is NOT enough; you need a research Master's OR a First Class Honours degree. - Strongest faculties for African candidates: Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Environmental Science, Actuarial Studies, Health Sciences. - Round 1 (March) is more competitive — apply Round 2 (September) for less crowded shortlists. ## Eligibility snapshot International applicants (including African students) holding a Master's by research, Bachelor with First Class Honours, or equivalent. Must have a Macquarie supervisor and an accepted research proposal. ## Required documents - Certified academic transcripts (WAEC / KCSE / NSC + degree certificates where applicable) - Passport bio-data page (valid 6+ months beyond intended visa start) - English proficiency proof (IELTS 6.0–7.0 overall, or TOEFL iBT / PTE Academic / Duolingo where the provider accepts it) - CV/résumé with full education and work history - Personal statement or motivation letter (typically 500–1000 words) - Two academic or professional references on letterhead - Conditional or full Letter of Offer from the host university (where the scholarship is post-offer) - Financial declaration showing ability to cover any costs not funded by the scholarship ## Application steps 1. **Confirm fit** — re-read the official eligibility criteria on the provider's site and check the current intake window. 2. **Apply for admission** — most Australian scholarships require a conditional or full Letter of Offer before scholarship assessment. 3. **Prepare evidence** — gather certified transcripts, English test scores, references, and identity documents as PDFs. 4. **Submit the scholarship application** — through the university's scholarship portal or the dedicated provider link, before the published deadline. 5. **Track outcomes** — most awards are announced 4–10 weeks after the deadline. If awarded, accept formally and request your CoE. 6. **Apply for the Subclass 500 student visa** — book biometrics, complete the medical exam, and lodge the visa with your CoE, OSHC, and proof of funds.

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منح مشابهة

• ANU Vice-Chancellor’s International Achievement Award — Australia
• ANU International Achievement Award — Australia
• Westpac Scholars — Australia
• Research Training Program Scholarship — Australia
• IRD ARTS Research Grants for a PhD Thesis in the Global South — France
• TU Delft Global Initiative Fellowship for PhD Researchers — Netherlands