UTS International Research Scholarship (IRS)

Critères d'éligibilité

International applicants (including African students) admitted to a UTS HDR program with strong academic record (typically First Class Honours or equivalent Master's) and a confirmed UTS supervisor.

Présentation du programme

## Why UTS for African researchers UTS sits in the **global top 100 (QS)** and is especially strong in engineering, data science, sustainability and design. The IRS is the flagship route for international doctoral candidates. ## What's covered - Full tuition for up to 3 years (PhD) / 2 years (MRes) - Stipend ~AUD $35,000/year (indexed) - OSHC for the scholar ## Recruiter tips - **Find your supervisor first** — UTS rarely awards IRS without an academic champion. - Strong fit areas for African applicants: Renewable Energy, AI/Data Science, Public Health, Quantum Software. - WAEC/KCSE/NSC: you must have continued to a research Master's or First Class Honours — undergraduate transcripts alone won't qualify. - Round 1 (April) is for August start; Round 2 (October) is for March start. ## Eligibility snapshot International applicants (including African students) admitted to a UTS HDR program with strong academic record (typically First Class Honours or equivalent Master's) and a confirmed UTS supervisor. ## 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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