UQ Research Training Scholarship (UQRTS)

Critères d'éligibilité

International candidates (including African students) admitted to a UQ HDR program. Must have First Class Honours, a research Master's with publications, or equivalent.

Présentation du programme

## What's covered - Full tuition for up to 3.5 years (PhD) / 1.75 years (MPhil) - Living stipend ~AUD $35,000/year (tax-free, indexed) - OSHC single membership - Relocation and thesis allowance ## Recruiter tips for African applicants - UQ runs **three rounds per year** — most flexible of the Go8 for entry timing. - Particularly strong for African candidates in: Agriculture & Food Sciences (top 20 globally), Mining Engineering, Sustainable Minerals Institute, Public Health. - WAEC/KCSE/NSC + Bachelor's alone won't qualify — research thesis component required. - Brisbane sits in a **regional postcode for Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate Visa)** — extra year of post-study work compared to Sydney/Melbourne. ## Eligibility snapshot International candidates (including African students) admitted to a UQ HDR program. Must have First Class Honours, a research Master's with publications, or equivalent. ## 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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