Macquarie University iMQRES Research Excellence Scholarship

Critères d'éligibilité

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.

Présentation du programme

## 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.

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

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