Prizes, scholarships and other financial support
Scholarships Office website
The University of Sydney Scholarships Office has information on scholarships offered by the University to all students: current and future; local and international; undergraduate, Honours, postgraduate coursework and research.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences scholarship information
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences lists information on Scholarships and Prizes available to students in the Faculty.
Research Office
The Research Office provides information on research funding, including a scholarships bulletin, and links to databases of research grants and scholarships.
Many prizes and scholarships are specific to Departments - see the Prizes and scholarships page on our Departmental websites for more information.
Postgraduate Research Support Scheme - PRSS
The PRSS is a scheme that provides direct support for currently enrolled postgraduate research students. Under the scheme, funds are allocated to Schools or Departments (in some cases Faculties) based on their higher degree research enrolment figures in the previous year. The funds are not allocated directly to the students but are awarded by Schools or Departments to eligible applicants on a competitive basis according to the University's general guidelines. Information about the Postgraduate Research Support Scheme is available on the Scholarships Office website.
In the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the PRSS application process is managed by the Schools. The School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) accepts PRSS applications from postgraduate research students associated with the departments and programs it administers.
The Postgraduate Research Support Scheme provides reimbursement for expenses (or proposed expenses) incurred during the calendar year of application only. Each eligible student can lodge only one application in any PRSS round.
When to apply
The Scheme is now open for applications.
Closing date: Monday, 07 May 2012. Late applications will not be accepted.
How to apply
Download these three documents:
- Read the 2012 PRSS Information for Students carefully; it contains important information on who is eligible to apply, how often you may apply, the categories of expenses that will be supported under this scheme, and minimum / maximum amounts that can be claimed.
- Fill out the application form electronically - hard-copy applications will not be accepted.
- Complete instructions on how to complete your application and submit itare contained in the PRSS Application Guide.
Enquiries
All enquiries relating to the application process for the PRSS should be directed to the School's Research Support Officer, Dr Lei Gong, (ph) 9351 3155 or email
2012 PRSS information session: Tuesday 17 April at 2.30 in SLC Common Room (Brennan McCallum 524)
The session will give you an opportunity to ask questions and talk further with A/Prof Bronwyn Winter (SLC PGR Coordinator).