CSIRO Research Plus Postgraduate Scholarship

Critères d'éligibilité

PhD candidates enrolled (or eligible to enrol) at an Australian university partnered with CSIRO. Open to international students including African applicants. Must align with an advertised CSIRO project.

Présentation du programme

## Why this matters for African students CSIRO is Australia's national science agency. The Research Plus Postgraduate Scholarship provides a **top-up stipend on top of the university RTP/HDR stipend**, an operating budget for research, and dual supervision (university + CSIRO scientist). For African STEM graduates, this is one of the few routes that combines a fully funded PhD with **paid industry-grade research experience** in agriculture, climate, mining, health and digital science — all sectors highly relevant to African economies. ## Recruiter tips - Apply to the **CSIRO project first**, then to the partner university — projects are listed on the CSIRO Students portal. - WAEC/KCSE/NSC holders typically need a completed Master's by research or Honours-equivalent (First Class) to be competitive. - Strong fit areas for African applicants: AgriFood, water, mining/minerals, public health genomics. ## Eligibility snapshot PhD candidates enrolled (or eligible to enrol) at an Australian university partnered with CSIRO. Open to international students including African applicants. Must align with an advertised CSIRO project. ## 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.

Le descriptif détaillé du bailleur reste en anglais, car c'est la langue du dossier de candidature.

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