University of Sydney - China Scholarship Council Research Schemes
The University of Sydney and the China Scholarship Council offer two prestigious programs to support Chinese Scholars:
USYD-CSC Postgraduate Research Scholarship
悉尼大学 – 国家留学基金管理委员会 博士研究奖学金
Applications for 2013 have now closed.
Applications are invited from candidates who are eligible to undertake PhD research at the University of Sydney. Up to 11 new Postgraduate Research Scholarships will be offered under this Scheme in 2013, including up to six within the Sydney Medical School. Applicants will be citizens of the People’s Republic of China, not be currently working or studying in Australia at the time of application and will be eligible to enter a PhD programme without further preparatory study. Preference will be given to applicants working in areas of study that meet Chinese and Australian National research priorities.
Scholarship Benefits
The University of Sydney - China Scholarship Council Postgraduate Research Scholarship provides award holders with the following benefits:
- a living allowance as prescribed from time to time by the Chinese Government;
- a Faculty Tuition Scholarship to cover tuition fees;
- a minimum cost international airfare direct from China to Sydney, and return on expiry of the scholarship;
- the cost of the visa application fee to permit study at the University of Sydney; and
- the cost of Overseas Student Health Cover while a recipient of the scholarship.
The Faculty Tuition Scholarship is provided by the University of Sydney. All other benefits are provided by the China Scholarship Council.
How to Apply
Applicants must read the Application Information before submitting an application.
> USYD-CSC PhD Scholarship Application Information 悉尼大学 – 国家留学基金管理委员会 博士研究奖学金 申请准则
There are three steps to apply for a USYD-CSC Postgraduate Research Scholarship. Applicants must complete all three steps, as follows:
1. PhD Application
Lodge a formal PhD application with the University of Sydney by 14 December 2012.
> Future Students: how to apply for a PhD
> Find a research supervisor
> Find a course - select your PhD, then click "APPLY ONLINE".
2. Apply for tuition fee support
USYD-CSC scholarship applicants must register to be considered for tuition fee support by 5.00 pm AEST (2.00 pm Beijing time) on 2 February 2013.
Applications for tuition fee support have closed, and are now being assessed. Successful applicants will receive an offer letter before 20 March 2013.
3. CSC Application
Applicants must lodge a separate application with the China Scholarship Council by 20 March 2013.
> China Scholarship Council website
Further Information
The University of Sydney
Mr David Boyd, International Development Officer (Scholarships and Grants)
T + 61 2 9114 0525
F + 61 2 9351 8562
Sydney Medical School
Ms Louise Freckelton, Senior Manager, International Relations
T + 61 2 9036 7578
China Scholarship Council
Mr HE Xiang, Project Officer (Oceania)
China Scholarship Council
Level 13, Building A3, Five Buildings, No. 9, Chegongzhuang Avenue
Beijing 100044, People’s Republic of China
国家留学基金管理委员会
美大事务部 何翔先生
北京市西城区车公庄大街9号
五栋大楼A3楼13层
http://www.csc.edu.cn
USYD-CSC Early Career Research Scholarship
At least two new Early Career Research Scholarships will be offered under this program in 2013. The Early Career Research Scholarships are extremely prestigious, and applicants should preferably be engaged in an established research program at their home institution. Applicants from leading Chinese research universities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must hold a doctorate and be citizens of the People’s Republic of China, and must not be currently working or studying in Australia at the time of application. Preference will be given to applicants working in areas of study that meet Chinese and Australian National research priorities.
Early Career Research Scholarships provide:
- living expenses and the cost of appropriate health insurance for the duration of the program;
- a minimum cost international airfare direct from China to Sydney, and return at the end of the Scholarship.
- office accommodation, laboratory and other research requirements such as access to computer facilities, the Internet and the library.
Successful applicants are expected to be based full-time at the University for a period of one year.
For eligibility criteria, scholarship conditions and how to apply, please download the Application Guidelines and Application form (申请准则与申请表).
Applications can be lodged with the University at any time.
The University of Sydney
International Development Officer (Scholarships and Grants)
Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International)
Room N253, John Woolley Building (A20)
The University of Sydney NSW 2006, AUSTRALIA
T + 61 2 9114 0525
F + 61 2 9036 6047