Independent Work Experience Module

Introduction
The Independent Work Experience (IWE) modules enable students to experience the world of work, and to develop their personal and employability skills, whilst gaining credit towards their degree.

Students undertake a placement of between 50 and 80 hours long, attend a flexible programme of workshops and tutorials, and complete the module assignments.

What kind of work experience do students need for the module?
It may be a requirement to link your work experience to your programme of study.
Work experience has been undertaken in a range of situations, including:

Local veterinary surgery

- Supermarket work
- Large national accountancy firm
- Community Action volunteering
- High Street retailers
- PR work for advertising agency
- Physiotherapy department in a hospital
- Primary and secondary schools
- Graphic design
- Kids' camp
- Lifeguard at a Fitness Centre

among many others!

How much credit is the module worth?

The IWE modules are offered with 10, 15, 20 or 30 credits, at Level 2, in order to accommodate different Schools' module structures. Students wishing to enrol on the module need to obtain the signature of their personal tutor before being accepted onto the module.

How is the module assessed?

All students are required to submit a portfolio based on their work experience. Those studying the 15, 20 and 30-credit modules also have to do a 10-minute presentation. For both the 20 and 30 credit modules, students are required to write a CV and supporting statement for a job application. The 30-credit module additionally requires students to produce a 4000-word reflective essay based on an aspect of their work experience, the title of which must be approved by their personal tutor as well as the IWE module lecturer.

Modules: Requirements

Level 2

IWE 2010
IWE 2015
IWE 2020
IWE 2030

Module requirements

Minimum hours in work experience : 10 credits : 40 hours
Minimum hours in work experience : 15 credits : 50 hours
Minimum hours in work experience : 20 credits : 60 hours
Minimum hours in work experience : 30 credits : 80 hours

Reflective Portfolio : 10 credits : 4,000 words
Reflective Portfolio : 15 credits : 4,000 words
Reflective Portfolio : 20 credits : 6,000 words
Reflective Portfolio : 30 credits : 5,000 words

Assessed Presentations : 15 credits : Yes
Assessed Presentations : 20 credits : Yes
Assessed Presentations : 30 credits : Yes

CV : 20 credits : Yes
CV : 30 credits : Yes

Supporting statement for a job application : 20 credits : 2 statements : 1,000 words
Supporting statement for a job application : 30 credits : 1 statement : 500 words

Essay : 30 credits : 4,000 words

Contents

- IWE 2010 Module Descriptor
- IWE 2015 Module Descriptor
- IWE 2020 Module Descriptor
- IWE 2030 Module Descriptor
- 15 Credit Module Guide 2007-8
- 30 Credit Module Guide 2007-8
- Appendix (for ALL modules) 2007-8
- Questions frequently asked about the module
- Reflective Writing - Guidance notes for students
- Application Form
- If you wish to undertake this module, send an email to iwe@ex.ac.uk

Notes for Personal Tutors

Students wishing to register for the IWE modules are required to obtain the signature of their personal tutor. Your signature is confirmation that, to your knowledge:

The student in question has not, as part of his/her programme of study, undertaken any similar module incorporating a work placement and containing a reflective component (ie there will be no duplication of material for the same award)

The student in question is capable of undertaking the module and fulfilling its requirements (ie the module will not conflict with other commitments on the student's degree programme).

Undertaking the IWE module will not exceed the number of modules/credits required for that year's study.

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Music and your CV

Music can provide very specific examples of skills sought by employers. The Director of Music's Office is happy to write references for any students involved in Music, but there are also more formal ways of evidencing your experience and skills acquired while you are at University here.

Exeter Award

Launching this year, this is an excellent scheme to mark students' achievements in extra-curricular activities in an official way. If you are involved in Music activities, you will probably already be more than halfway to completing it!

Independent Work Experience Module

For those wishing to further develop their skills, perhaps with a view to a career in Arts Administration, work placements are available in the Director of Music’s Office through the IWE scheme.

Careers in Music

Some of the Lectures given during the year are to do with careers in Music or Music-related areas. Publicity, Arts Administration, Orchestral Management and Events management are some of the areas covered which you can put directly into practice whilst still at University.

ePDP

Students often use their personal tutor as a reference for job applications, but find that he/she has no knowlege of Students Guild/Music activities that employers find important. Keeping a record of your acheivements through the ePDP tools found on your student portal give your personal tutor access to much more infomation.

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Scholars Ensemble

The Scholars Ensemble exists to provide opportunities to put the musical ideas discussed in the Director of Music’s open lectures into practice.

Although Music Scholarships are all auditioned, the Scholars Ensemble is open to anyone who expresses an interest, especially as the group varies widely from project to project.

Email: music@ex... etc
to get involved!

Part of the remit of the Scholars Ensemble is to present the best of Exeter student soloists and performers, but repertoire is also carefully chosen to provide inclusive opportunities at every level of expertise.

Students wishing to audition for concerto opportunities should make use of their scholarship audition at the beginning of the year. Please feel free to discuss the possibilities with the Director of Music at any time.

Vocal solos arising within works programmed will have auditions advertised during the year.

Current repertoire plans include:
Verdi Requiem (Joint Concert with Choral Society)
Missa Criolla (Gospel Choir and Percussion)

2007-08
Mozart Requiem
Missa Luba for voices and African percussion
Rachmaninov Isle of the Dead
Mozart Bassoon Concerto
Bruch Kol Nidrei
Tippett A Child of Our Time

2006-07
Faure Requiem
Gabrieli for Brass, Bassoon and voices
Haydn Trumpet Concerto
Purcell ‘Dido and Aeneas’

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Scholarships for Musician

Scholarships Available
Instruments (all genres)
Voice (all genres)
Composition/Song-Writing
Sound Engineering

How to Apply
Download the form
Read the Guidance notes at the back
Return the form to us by Mon. 8th September
Auditions held during the first two weeks of term.

Opportunities
Individual Development

Individual Music Tuition: a number of lessons based on the level of your individual scholarship
Music Lectures and workshops: accelerate your progress and think more about your Music
Performance Opportunities

Lunchtime/Tea time recitals/Composition concerts
Scholars Ensemble concerts

Your contribution
Active involvement in University Music
Participting in Scholars Ensemble when required
Encouraging and assisting your peers at any level
Practising/preparing enough to progress in your lessons
A short review at the end of each term to document what you have acheived

Scholars Ensemble
You don't have to be a Music Scholar to be involved; the Scholars ensemble is involved in variety of projects that cross between existing Music Societies

Music and your CV
Music can provide very specific examples of skills sought by employers.

Click here for more info about ways to get degree credits for work experience or formal recognition of your extra-curricular music activities:

Independent Work Experience
Exeter Award

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Scholarships for Musicians

Music Scholarships (Exeter and Cornwall Campuses)
The University offers up to 30 University Music Scholarships for each academic year group. These are open to all kinds of musicians and composers, not just from the classical tradition. The scholarships are used to enable students to continue taking individual lessons, or undertake to support student music in directly practical ways. For further information, please see our Music Scholarships page.

Choral and Organ Scholarships (Exeter Campuses and locality)
The University Chapel offers a number of scholarships and the University also has close performing relations with Exeter Cathedral and three local churches, each offering their own scholarship schemes. These are of various values, depending on weekly duties. Please see Choral and Organ Scholarships for further details. The holders of these scholarships are also eligible for University Music scholarships.

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Sports Scholarships

(Exeter and Cornwall campuses)
Exeter is proud of its high quality reputation that matches its whole hearted commitment to delivering sporting excellence. Sports Scholars play a key role in maintaining these high standards of achievement; they compete successfully in several of the sports teams that form part of the University High Performance Programme. On average, over 30 Scholarships are awarded each year.

Sports Scholarships are available to undergraduate and postgraduate applicants as well as current students. Candidates must be of outstanding sporting ability who show evidence of achievement or potential at national level. They are only offered to students who have gained an offer of a place or normal admission to a course based on their academic qualifications. However, it is not necessary to wait for an offer of a place before submitting your application form. No special reduction in entry criteria is offered as part of the scholarship, nor does the offer of a scholarship carry with it an offer of a place. There is no support offered through the Sports Scholarship Scheme to help finance course, tuition or international fees.

Scholarships are awarded on a yearly basis and can be renewable for up to a further two years, subject to satisfactory sporting performance, academic progress and general conduct. The scholar will be assessed at the end of each year and they will have to apply for re-nomination for an award.

The University will make every effort to accommodate your training and performance needs however, no dispensation is offered from the normal course requirements in terms of assessment, progression or final degree classification.

Awards
There are a number of awards available to applicants:

Sports Scholarships will be tailored to the needs of the individual but will include a cash sum for sporting expenses/discounted accommodation costs from £500 up to a maximum of £1,000 and for exceptional athletes, this can rise to £2,000. A full package of support services equating to a cash equivalent of £500 is also provided.

In the main, the Sports Scholarship Scheme is funded centrally by the University High Performance Programme. However, several partners and local and national sponsors also show great generosity by financing several individual scholarships and bursaries.

There are also sports-specific bursaries available:

In Golf, Exeter is one of only 6 institutions in the UK to be awarded an educational development grant from the Royal & Ancient to help Exeter administer a performance programme for elite student golfers. Men wishing to apply should have a handicap of scratch or better and women 4 or better.

In Men’s Rugby, opportunities exist for undergraduates and postgraduates to apply to the University's Rugby Bursary Programme run in partnership with Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club and kindly supported by the South West Communications Group.

Further Information
Full details of all of these awards and access to application forms can be found by visiting the Sports Scholarships website or you can access and complete the online application form at the link below (under 'How do you apply?').

Who Can Apply?
Performers from any sport recognised by the University Athletic Union will be considered, but emphasis is placed on the following High Performance Target Sports:

Cricket
Golf
Hockey
Rugby
Sailing
Tennis
However, outstanding performers from any sport will be considered.

All of these sports mentioned above have nationally recognised reputations for competition and excellence at Exeter, along with first-class sports-specific training facilities including:

£1.5million LTA-accredited Exeter Indoor Tennis Centre
Olympic standard water-based astro pitch
3rd generation floodlit rubber crumb training facility
Cricket specific indoor and outdoor training facilities with confirmed plans to build a new £2million indoor cricket school for 2008
Student membership with Dawlish Warren Golf Club.
Sailing is based at the RYA Angling and Watersports Centre at Roadford Reservoir – with over 730 acres of water, Roadford is the largest inland body of water in the South West. See the South West Lakes Trust for more information.

Scholarship Support Service
The following are available to each and every scholar accepted onto the scheme:

Top quality training facilities in your chosen sport
Excellent fitness conditioning facilities including an advanced conditioning studio
First Class coaching from a range of highly qualified coaches and staff
Weekly fitness conditioning/weight training with a University-based English Institute of Sport accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach
Sports Science Support including physiological testing, sports psychology and Speed, Agility and Quickness training sessions
Subsidised physiotherapy from a leading practitioner based at the University
Individual mentoring and access to Performance Lifestyle Work Shops
Every scholar must be a student at the University of Exeter and compete for the University in BUSA events. You will be allocated a performance mentor with whom ‘Professional and Athlete Life Skills’ can be discussed and an annual programme of training and competition agreed. Each scholar is also assigned an academic tutor to help with their studies and academic progress.

How do you apply?
The submission of the Application Form needs to be undertaken by the 31st January each year. Late applications may be considered after consultation with the Sports Performance Manager, in order to avoid disappointing any potential sports stars. Late applicants are advised to contact the Sports Performance Manager as soon as possible. The Scholarship Panel will assess all the application forms and invite those successful athletes to formally apply to the second stage of the scheme’s application process.

Second stage applications are generally required by the end of March of any given year prior to arrival in the autumn of that same year. The Scholarship Panel will then meet in May to discuss and decide upon successful scholarship awards. You will be notified by the end of May as to whether your application has been successful. If successful, you will be assigned a level of award and notified on what you will need to do next.

For further details on the scheme please contact:
Dr Harriet Tillson, Sports Performance Administrator
University of Exeter
Sports Park
Stocker Road
Exeter EX4 4QN
Phone: 01392 263759
Email: sportscholarships@exeter.ac.uk
Or see the Sports Scholarships website

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External

OS HELP

The new Australian Government loan scheme “ OS HELP ” has loans of $1,000 to $5,410 available for a six month study period on exchange at one of over 100 RMIT partner institutions. The loan is also available for Study Abroad students.

To be eligible you must :

Be an Australian citizen.
be enrolled in full-time study with an overseas higher education institution for which they will be outside Australia while
undertaking the study;
Be a contributing HECS or Commonwealth supported student.
Have successfully completed 96 credit points before departure.
Have 48 credit points to complete on return.

How “OS HELP” Works:

You normally apply for OS Help at the same time as you apply for exchange/study abroad. You must be accepted for your exchange/study abroad by the Education Abroad Office before an offer of OS Help will be made. Your loan is then added to your HECS debt and you will pay a 20% loan fee on top of the sum borrowed. For example a $5,000loan attracts a $1,000 loan fee.

OS HELP Application Form.pdf

Please note if you are unable to access this form please contact the Scholarships Office and we can send you a copy.

Study Abroad/Exchange.

2008OS Help Policy: (PDF 87kb)

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RMIT Travel Grants

Mobility Activities for credit towards RMIT Semester 1, 2009
Closing date: Friday 3 October, 2008

RMIT University provides Travel Grants to assist students who are undertaking a mobility activity that is for academic credit within their RMIT Program. This can be:

Exchange or Study Abroad
Study Tour
International Industry Placement / Internship / Fieldwork (unpaid only)

Available Funding
Exchange or Study Abroad $2,000
Study Tours $1,000
Placements / Fieldwork / Internships $1,000

Application Guidelines
Please be advised that a limited number of Travel Grants are available, and the process is highly competitive. Students should not rely on receipt of a Travel Grant alone to fund their mobility activity.

Students are only eligible for one Travel Grant during the course of their program at RMIT.

If students are undertaking a Study Tour and then an exchange (or any other combination) they can only apply for one Travel Grant.

All applicants will be emailed the outcome of their submission by Friday 21 November, 2008. Please do not contact the EAO before this date.

Every attempt is made to pay successful applicants 4 weeks prior to the commencement of their overseas program. In some circumstances payment may not be made until the program has commenced.

Payment will only be processed on receipt of proof of acceptance into the overseas program.

Eligibility Criteria
Travel Grants are open to all RMIT domestic and international students enrolled in a TAFE, Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program.
All applicants must be enrolled at RMIT at the time of application.
Students on a Leave of Absence not exceeding 1 year can apply for a Travel Grant.
All applicants must have applied for, or be enrolled in, an RMIT international mobility activity as defined above.
Any mobility activity for which a Travel Grant application is submitted must be credited toward a student’s RMIT program.
Students in receipt of ANY other RMIT or external scholarship or financial support will not be awarded a Travel Grant.
Students must not have previously received a travel grant from RMIT Education Abroad for an overseas program.

How to Apply
Complete an RMIT Travel Grant Application Form.
Provide all information as specified on the form. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants will not be contacted for missing documentation.

Download Application Form for Exchange or Study Abroad
Download Application Form for Study Tour
Download Application Form for Placement / Internship / Fieldwork

Lodge your completed application with the EAO by 5pm Friday 3 October, 2008
Education Abroad Office
Building 15, Ground Floor or email eao@rmit.edu.au

Applications cannot be submitted to another location.

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John Storey Junior Memorial Scholarships

For Exchange in Semester 1, 2009
Closing Date: Friday 3 October, 2008

Scholarships of AUD$3,000 are available each semester for participants in the RMIT Student Exchange Program. Click here for more information about John Storey Junior and experiences of past winners

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be a currently enrolled RMIT student
Applicants must be in the process of applying for the RMIT Exchange Program via the Education Abroad Office

Recipients cannot be receiving a UMAP, Endeavour, Cheung Kong Scholarship or any other funding from RMIT towards their Exchange
Applicants must be Australian citizens

Applicants must be a first time participant in the RMIT Exchange program
Students who are continuing their Exchange for a second semester are ineligible to apply

Selection Criteria
Academic merit (based on cumulative GPA)
Community service activities
Extra curricular interests
Successful placement as an RMIT exchange student
Degree to which student has spent time abroad

How to Apply

Complete an RMIT John Storey Jr Scholarship Application Form.
Provide all information as specified on this form. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Items cannot be submitted separately. Applicants will not be contacted for missing documentation.

Lodge your completed application with the EAO by 5pm Friday 3 October, 2008

Education Abroad Office
Building 15, Ground Floor or email eao@rmit.edu.au
Applications cannot be submitted to another location.

Recipients for Semester 1, 2008:

Rhycea Clifton
University of Innsbruck
Austria

William Kwong
Univeristy of Florida
USA

Tessa Mudge
Ryerson Univeristy
Canada

Sadira Campbell
University of Art and Design, Zurich
Switzerland

Lisa Shingles
Fachhochschule Schwabisch Hall
Germany

Annie Wu
Gerrit Rietveld Academie
The Netherlands

Stephen Parker
California Poly Pomona
USA

Justin Carden
Univeristy of British Columbia
Canada

Samuel Polley
Linkoping University
Sweden

Matthew Nowicki
Universita della Svizzera Italiana
Switzerland

Adrienne Murphy
Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
Spain

Jessica Chidester
Gerrit Rietveld Academie
The Netherlands

Also pictured:
Judy Cope-Williams
John Storey
Professor Leo Foster
Angela Henry
Gary Lee

More information
SPIN funding database
Education Abroad office

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Foundation Studies Scholarships

RMIT University will be offering 12 scholarships, valued at AUD $6,000 each, to students in 2009 intakes of Foundation Studies. The scholarships are available to students from all countries and may be awarded to students in any Foundation Studies stream. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and a scholarship application.

Please note that RMIT International College will be publishing details of successful scholarship applicants. Therefore, all successful applicants must consent to having their photograph and name published in printed and electronic promotional material.

Commencing students who wish to apply for the scholarship are invited to submit the scholarship application form (PDF 40kb) together with their application for a Foundation Studies program. The scholarship application form should be completed and attached to the application for Foundation Studies. Students who have already applied for a 2009 Foundation Studies program may also submit a scholarship application form by sending, taking or faxing it to:

RMIT International Services

GPO Box 2476V
Melbourne, Victoria 3001
Australia

Street address:
Level 4, 239 Bourke Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Australia

Fax: +61 3 9663 6925

Closing dates for scholarship applications are:

February intake: 12 December 2008
June intake: 24 April 2009
July intake: 29 May 2009
September intake: 10 July 2009
November intake: 25 September 2009

Please Note: Before you apply for a scholarship, please carefully read the information about Foundation Studies on this website.

The Scholarships are partial scholarships and are only available for study in Foundation Studies at RMIT University. They are not available for study in undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

For information on previous Scholarship recipients please visit RMIT College News.

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International Commencing Scholarships - for commencing Computer Science and IT international students

The International Commencing Scholarships are available only to international students who are commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate program in the School of Computer Science and IT run at the City campus (Melbourne) of RMIT University for the first time.

Previous or current RMIT undergraduate students who may not be eligible for this scholarship are welcome to consider our Alumni Loyalty Program.

The International Commencing Scholarships are a reduction of AUD$3,000 (pro-rata) in a program’s annual tuition fee for the normal duration of the program. They are available for the following programs only:

Undergraduate:
BP094 Bachelor of Computer Scienceincluding:
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Application Programming)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Network Programming)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (System Administration)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Web Systems)
BP096 Bachelor of Software Engineering (excluding internship year)
BP098 Bachelor of Information Technology (Computing and Internet Technology)
BP162 Bachelor of Information Technology including:
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Application Programming)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Programming)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (System Administration)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Web Systems)

Postgraduate:
MC060 Master of Computer Science
MC061 Master of Information Technology
MC062 Master of Computing
MC063 Master of Technology (Internet and Web Computing)
MC152 Master of Technology (Enterprise Architecture)

Eligibility
You must meet all of the following criteria:

You do intend to enrol in one of the above programs.
This is your first undergraduate or postgraduate enrolment at the School of Computer Science and IT.
You have excellent results in your previous study placing you in at least the top 5% of students. (Previous RMIT undergraduate students will need a Cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 to be eligible for a commencing postgraduate scholarship.)
The duration of your intended study at our City campus is at least
1 year (2 semesters) for undergraduate students; OR
1.5 years (3 semesters) for postgraduate students.


To be considered for a scholarship
Before you can be considered for an International Commencing Scholarship you must have already applied for one of the programs listed above. If you have not, please go to "www.rmit.edu.au/international/apply" for information on how to apply.

If you have already applied and received an offer into a program but not a scholarship, and believe you meet the above criteria then please send an email quoting your file number to:

ugschol@cs.rmit.edu.au to be considered for an undergraduate scholarship; OR
pgschol@cs.rmit.edu.au to be considered for a postgraduate scholarship.

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Scholarships available for the Master of Biotechnology by Coursework

Availability
Two scholarships will normally be awarded each semester to new students commencing studies at RMIT in the February and July semesters of each calendar year, in one of the following programs:

RMIT
Code Program Name
MC111 Master of Biotechnology
MC154 Master of Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology)
MC155 Master of Biotechnology (Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology)
MC156 Master of Biotechnology (Food Microbiology)
MC157 Master of Biotechnology (Food Science and Technology)

Scholarships will be initially of one year’s duration but will be re-assessed at the end of the student’s first year of study at RMIT.

Eligibility
Students with a first class undergraduate degree or the equivalent, will be ranked by the Scholarship Selection Committee on the basis of academic results in relevant courses.

Decisions will be made and successful students will be informed through their offer letter.

Application Process
There is no scholarship application form; your application for the Master of Biotechnology (by coursework) program will be used for selection into the program and also as a scholarship application form.

Current RMIT students
Students who are already studying at RMIT University, and who have completed the first year of one of the programs listed above, may also be considered for the $5000 scholarships in the event that scholarships are not allocated to new students in a given semester. Students already studying one of the programs listed above will be notified by School of Applied Sciences staff regarding availability towards the end of each semester.

For more information please contact

International Scholarships Officer
International and Development Portfolio
RMIT University
Building 108, Level 4, 239 Bourke Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Tel: (+61 3) 9925 1348
Fax: (+61 3) 9663 6925
Email: ISscholarships@rmit.edu.au

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RMIT University International Research Scholarships 2009

RMIT University is committed to world-class research that is practical, applied and valuable. The University is committed to attracting top research students into its key areas of expertise. Priority for scholarships will be given to students conducting their research in one of these identified RMIT research concentration areas.

RUIRS 2009 awards are awarded to international postgraduate research students with excellent academic performance.

Important: All applicants wishing to apply for an RMIT University International Research Scholarship 2009 must have received an offer letter for an RMIT postgraduate by research program. To apply for admission into a program please visit "www.rmit.edu.au/international/apply"

Eligibility
Value of RUIRS 2009 Award
Selection Criteria
Duration of RUIRS 2009
How to apply
Contact
Frequently Asked Questions
Scholarships for international students

Eligibility
RMIT University International Research Scholarships (RUIRS) will be awarded to:

new international postgraduate research students, intending to enrol in Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2009

Applicants must possess excellent academic results.

Citizenship
Applicants who are citizens of all overseas countries, except New Zealand are eligible.

Visa
Applicants who meet international student visa requirements as specified by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), including the requirement to purchase and maintain a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the Commonwealth Government of Health and Ageing.

Commencement
Applicants must be commencing full-time enrolment in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program in Australia in 2009 at RMIT University. The approved program duration is two years for a Masters by Research degree or three years for a Doctorate by Research degree.

RUIRS 2009 awardees must commence their studies in Australia in 2009 at RMIT University by 30th August 2009. The RUIRS 2009 award cannot be deferred to another year. If a candidate is unable to take up a RUIRS award, the candidate must apply again for the award in the following year.

Academic
Applicants must have received a Firm Offer or Conditional Offer of a place for entry in a Higher Degree Research (HDR) program at RMIT University, to commence in Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2009. The offers must be granted no later than 31st October 2008.

Sponsorship/Scholarship history
Applicants who are applying for or have received external funding for tuition and/or living allowance are eligible to apply. The allocation of the tuition fee and living allowance for RUIRS 2009 is at the discretion of RMIT University and will be determined by the value of external allowances. Please provide details of the sponsorship arrangement and evidence of the funding and duration. RMIT University must receive the evidence by the closing date.

English language requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency prior to the closing date.

As a guide, RMIT University requires the following English language requirements for entry into research programs:

IELTS - 6.5+ (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL – Paper based = 580+ (TWE4.5+)
TOEFL – Computer based = 237+ (TWE4.5+)
REW – English for Academic Purposes Advanced 2

The IELTS/TOEFL/RMIT English test result must be current or have been taken no more than 2 years before the commencement of the research program.

Note: Some programs have higher English language requirements

Non-Eligibility
The following students cannot apply for the RUIRS 2009 award:

Currently enrolled RMIT University students in a Research Masters Program or Doctoral Program.
Value of RUIRS 2009 Award
RMIT University will provide:

The annual tuition fees in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program undertaken at RMIT University, in a program included on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for the standard duration of the program.
The cost of a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the Commonwealth Government Department of Health and Ageing and which covers the student and dependants for the period of the RUIRS 2009 award.
A living allowance for successful candidates of the RUIRS 2009 for the standard duration of the program. As a guide, RMIT University recipients of the RUIRS 2008 were awarded a living allowance of approximately AUD$19,000 per annum for the standard duration of the program – two years for a Masters by Research degree or three years for a Doctorate by Research degree.

The RUIRS award does not provide for travel, medical costs associated with the issue or renewal of a student visa, thesis expenses, cost of English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS), or costs associated with overseas fieldwork.

Selection Criteria
Students must be undertaking study in a subject area identified by RMIT University as one of its areas of research concentration. RMIT University has identified the following as their research concentrations for 2009.

Science, Engineering and Technology

Advanced Industrial Informatics
System Modeling & Optimization
Microplatforms
Advanced Materials
Traditional & Complementary Medicine
Metabolic Diseases
Biomedical Electronics
Interfaces Soft Condensed Matter & Nano Structures
Environmental Change
Aero, Auto Design
Geospatial Science
Biotech
Business

Accountability, Governance and Regulation of Business Organisations
Economics; Finance; Marketing
Systems, Models, Management and Technology for the Digital World
Creation and Design, Performance, Governance and Sustainability of Organisations
Logistics and Supply Chain Systems and Management

Design and Social Context
Urban Sustainability
Globalisation
Design in the Built Environment
Visual Arts and Media
Teaching and Learning

Duration of The RUIRS 2009 Award
The RUIRS 2009 award will cover the normal duration of the program from the time the student commences the HDR degree at RMIT University. The normal duration of an RUIRS is three years for Research Doctorate degrees and two years for Research Masters degrees.

The duration of an RUIRS will be reduced in the following situations:

During suspension of the RUIRS award.
If a student is transferring from another institution.

If an RUIRS awardee transfers to another institution, the funding for the RUIRS award will cease.

How to apply
Applications for the 2009 scholarships have closed. Applications for 2010 Scholarships will open in September 2009.

The following documents must be submitted (these can be uploaded through the online application form or sent directly to our office – see Contact)

A copy of your offer letter from RMIT University
Official certified copies of all academic transcripts, including a university explanation of the grading system. Copies should be provided in both English and the original language (where applicable)
Certified copy of graduation certificate
Evidence of English language proficiency
Research proposal outlining the objective, methodology and expected outcomes (no less than 200 words)
Statement indicating why you wish to undertake this research
Resume (Curriculum Vitae)
Evidence of your employment history on company letterhead (if applicable)
Copy of any relevant publications, unpublished thesis or essays you have completed (if applicable)
Letter from scholarship provider (if applicable)
Two Academic Referee Reports. Please download the Academic Referee Report Form here.

For Art & Design related programs (if applicable), please also include

A portfolio of 12 slides or a CD Rom including annotation introducing the work. Your folio will not be returned, please ensure that you retain a copy of all your folio.
Supplementary forms relevant to the Art & Design related program. The form can be printed out at RMIT International’s Supplementary forms webpage (http://www.rmit.edu.au/international/supplementary_forms)

Certified copies
Certified copies' are copies authorised, or stamped as being true copies of the originals, by a person or agency recognised by the law of the country in which they are certified.

Documents submitted
Please note that all documents submitted remain the property of RMIT University. Requests for documents to be returned will not be approved.

Contact
For all correspondence on the above please contact:

International Scholarships Office
International and Development Portfolio
RMIT University
Building 108, Level 4, 239 Bourke Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Tel: (+61 3) 9925 5135
Fax: (+61 3) 9663 6925
Email: ISscholarships@rmit.edu.au

Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have achieved an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or TOEFL (Paper based:580+;Computer-based:237+ (minimum TWE of 4.5) when I apply for one or both scholarships?

Yes. Applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency prior to the closing date.

Who does not have to provide an IELTS or TOEFL test?

Applicants who have received a Firm Offer

or Applicants with a Conditional Offer that does not stipulate the English pre-requisite, are exempt from providing the IELTS or TOEFL test

or Applicants who are currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Postgraduate program at an Australian education provider.

Should the scholarship application and documents be posted or can I email or fax the documents?

The application MUST be made through the online system. Documents can be uploaded OR sent by post following the application. You do not need to do both.

All Referee Reports must be sent by the referee directly. If the referee sends the reports back to the student they must be in a sealed envelope which can be forwarded to our office.

What will I need for my scholarship application?

All applicants must provide all the documents listed on the checklist.

A copy of your offer letter from RMIT University
Official certified copies of all academic transcripts, including a university explanation of the grading system. Copies should be provided in both English and the original language (where applicable)
Certified copy of graduation certificate
Evidence of English language proficiency
Research proposal outlining the objective, methodology and expected outcomes (no less than 200 words)
Statement indicating why you wish to undertake this research
Resume (Curriculum Vitae)
Evidence of your employment history on company letterhead (if applicable)
Copy of any relevant publications, unpublished thesis or essays you have completed (if applicable)
Letter from scholarship provider (if applicable)
Two Academic Referee Reports (sent by the referee)

For Art & Design related programs (if applicable), please also include

A portfolio of 12 slides or a CD Rom including annotation introducing the work. Your folio will not be returned, please ensure that you retain a copy of all your folio.
Supplementary forms relevant to the Art & Design related program. The form can be printed out at RMIT International’s Supplementary forms webpage

What are Certified copies of documents?

Certified copies' are copies authorised, or stamped as being true copies of the originals, by a person or agency recognised by the law of the country in which they are certified.

How can I apply for the scholarship/s?

Applications for 2010 will open in September 2009.

I have lodged my Research application but I have not received an Offer yet, can I still apply for the scholarship/s?

You need to have received either a Firm or Conditional offer of a place in a Research program before you make the application for Scholarship.

You will not be able to proceed with the application unless you have a File Ref No and have received an offer for a research.

I have already submitted my academic transcripts and other items listed in the checklist when I applied for a place in the program, do I have to submit the same documents for my scholarship application?

Yes, all scholarship applications and items on the checklist will be submitted to the Selection Committee. This is a different process from applying for a place in the program.

In addition, you may wish to provide extra documents to support your scholarship application and it is your responsibility to provide the documents.

After the closing date, we will not be requesting for documents that were not submitted. Incomplete applications will NOT be submitted to the Selection Committee.

If you have any further enquiries, please do not hesitate in contacting:

International Scholarships Office
International and Development Portfolio
RMIT University
Building 108, Level 4, 239 Bourke Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Tel: (+61 3) 9925 5135
Fax: (+61 3) 9663 6925
Email: ISscholarships@rmit.edu.au

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Evelyn Boekemann Scholarship

Scholarships are made available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in a Higher Education or TAFE program at RMIT. The scholarships are to assist with general education and living costs and are valued up to $800. Students with special needs are encouraged to specify the support required to assist in the completion of their studies.

Eligible Students must be:

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students
Undergraduate or TAFE student in 2009
Applications open now. Closing date: 1 April

2009 Evelyn Boekemann Scholarship Application Form
Scholarships homepage

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Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship will receive a one-off $6,000 payment. The scholarship is to help with general education and living expenses.

Eligibility
The student must be:

In a postgraduate education program;
Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
Studying full-time in RMIT program or part-time because of exceptional circumstances;
Demonstrated financial difficulties undertaking study;
Show a will to succeed

How to Apply
Please apply using the 2009 Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship Application

When
Opens 10 January 2009;
Closes 27 March 2009.

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Indigenous TAFE Diploma Scholarship

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Indigenous TAFE Scholarship will receive a $4000 scholarship. Previous recipients are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility
The student must be:

Studying a TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma program in a government funded program of at least one year duration (not open to apprenticeship and traineeship programs)
Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Studying full-time in RMIT program or part-time because of exceptional circumstances.
Demonstrated financial difficulties undertaking study
How to Apply
Direct to RMIT Scholarships Office using 2009 TAFE RMIT Indigenous TAFE Diploma Scholarship Form

When
Opens 15 September 2008;
Closes 6 March.

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Indigenous Access Scholarship

The Indigenous Access Scholarship provides a one-off payment of $4,166 to indigenous undergraduate students, particularly those from rural or remote areas of Australia who need to relocate to take up an undergraduate course or approved enabling course.

If applicable, indigenous students who receive an Indigenous Access Scholarship can also have continued access to a Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS) and/or Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (CAS).

Eligibility
The student must be:

Commencing undergraduate studies by course start date (first day of classes) in 2009;
An Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander;
Relocating to Melbourne to study.
How to apply
VTAC applicants
VTAC applicants must apply using SEAS – Access and Equity online application located on the VTAC website. No additional form will be required.

Direct (non-VTAC) applicants and current RMIT students
Non-VTAC applicants and current RMIT students must apply using the 2009 RMIT Equity Application Form

When
Opens 15 September 2008;
Closes 6 March 2009.

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External

The JASON Database
Agriculture Scholarships
Royal College of Nursing
The Menzies Foundation
Australian Federation of University Women Victoria Scholarship Program

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Scholarships, fee reductions and awards
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Evelyn Boekemann Scholarship

Scholarships are made available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in a Higher Education or TAFE program at RMIT. The scholarships are to assist with general education and living costs and are valued up to $800. Students with special needs are encouraged to specify the support required to assist in the completion of their studies.

Eligible Students must be:

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students
Undergraduate or TAFE student in 2009
Applications open now. Closing date: 1 April

2009 Evelyn Boekemann Scholarship Application Form
Scholarships homepage

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Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship will receive a one-off $6,000 payment. The scholarship is to help with general education and living expenses.

Eligibility
The student must be:

In a postgraduate education program;
Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
Studying full-time in RMIT program or part-time because of exceptional circumstances;
Demonstrated financial difficulties undertaking study;
Show a will to succeed

How to Apply
Please apply using the 2009 Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship Application

When
Opens 10 January 2009;
Closes 27 March 2009.

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Indigenous TAFE Diploma Scholarship

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Indigenous TAFE Scholarship will receive a $4000 scholarship. Previous recipients are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility
The student must be:

Studying a TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma program in a government funded program of at least one year duration (not open to apprenticeship and traineeship programs)
Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Studying full-time in RMIT program or part-time because of exceptional circumstances.
Demonstrated financial difficulties undertaking study
How to Apply
Direct to RMIT Scholarships Office using 2009 TAFE RMIT Indigenous TAFE Diploma Scholarship Form

When
Opens 15 September 2008;
Closes 6 March.

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Indigenous Access Scholarship

The Indigenous Access Scholarship provides a one-off payment of $4,166 to indigenous undergraduate students, particularly those from rural or remote areas of Australia who need to relocate to take up an undergraduate course or approved enabling course.

If applicable, indigenous students who receive an Indigenous Access Scholarship can also have continued access to a Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS) and/or Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (CAS).

Eligibility
The student must be:

Commencing undergraduate studies by course start date (first day of classes) in 2009;
An Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander;
Relocating to Melbourne to study.
How to apply
VTAC applicants
VTAC applicants must apply using SEAS – Access and Equity online application located on the VTAC website. No additional form will be required.

Direct (non-VTAC) applicants and current RMIT students
Non-VTAC applicants and current RMIT students must apply using the 2009 RMIT Equity Application Form

When
Opens 15 September 2008;
Closes 6 March 2009.

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Australian Postgraduate Awards (APAs)

Applications for 2009 are now closed.
Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) are funded by the Commonwealth Government and are awarded to individuals undertaking a research Masters or Doctoral degree on the basis of academic excellence and research potential. All award holders are allocated a government funded Research Training Scheme (RTS) place. Applicants are strongly encouraged to align their proposed research with one of the themes of the Research Institutes.

In 2008, 39 new Australian Postgraduate Awards were awarded by RMIT. A similar number are expected to be awarded by RMIT in 2009. The base stipend rate in 2009 will be AU$20,427 per annum (full-time rate).

Applicants are advised to familiarise themselves with the Higher Degrees by Research Policy & Procedures Information Booklet (PDF 1.27MB).

Guidelines
Australia Postgraduate Awards Conditions of Award 2009 (PDF 165KB)

General information

Who can apply?
Australian Postgraduate Awards are available for new and continuing research students at RMIT University.

Eligibility
Applicants must have completed at least four years of tertiary education at a very high level of achievement (i.e. first class honours or equivalent) at an Australian or recognised overseas university.

Applicants must be Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or have lodged an application for permanent resident status.

Applicants who have previously held an Australian government postgraduate award (i.e. APA, APAI, APRA or CPRA) for more than six months are not eligible for an APA.

Value
$20,427 (2009 rate) per annum full-time (tax exempt), $10,957 per annum part-time (taxable).

Allowances
Relocation and removal allowances to Melbourne from another city. Up to $515 per adult and $255 per child to a maximum of $1485.

Thesis allowance of up to $840 (PhD) and $420 (masters), payable at submission stage.

Tenure
Masters candidates: two years.

PhD candidates: three years, plus possibility of six-month extension.

Any period of study already undertaken towards a research degree will be deducted from the tenure of award.

Tenure of scholarship is extended when upgrading from Masters to a PhD.

Mode
Recipients of APAs are normally full-time. Part-time scholarships are available for those who are unable to pursue full-time studies for health or family reasons.

How to apply
The application for scholarships forms part of the 2009 Higher Degree by Research Application form. To indicate that you are applying for a scholarship you will need to tick the appropriate box at the top of the first page of your application for research degree place and fill out the additional application pages at the back of the document.

Please state your broad research concentration in Section G of the Application Form. RTS place, APA, and RMIT PhD Scholarship rankings give preference to applicants nominating one of the key research areas at RMIT University.

Business
Applied economic and financial modelling
Marketing
Social Informatics
e-Business and eGovernment
Systems Solutions for business
Entrepreneurship & Family Business
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Social and Environmental Accountability
Accounting Education
Internet Law
Strategic Management

Design and Social Context
Urban sustainability
Design in the built environment
Visual arts and media
Teaching and learning
Globalisation

Science, Engineering and Technology
Advanced Industrial Informatics
System Modelling and Optimization
Microplatforms
Advanced Materials
Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Metabolic Diseases
Biomedical Electronics
Interfaces Soft Condensed Matter and Nano Structures
Environmental Change
Aerospace and Automotive Design Research
Geospatial Sciences
Biotechnology

Completed forms submitted in person must be received by the Graduate Research Office no later than 5pm on Friday 31st October 2008. No exceptions are made. Applications being posted must be postmarked 31st October or earlier in order to be accepted. If you miss this deadline you will need to apply next year.

this office is located at:
Building 91, Level 2, Room 17
110 Victoria Street
Melbourne VIC 3001

postal address:
Graduate Research Office
RMIT University
GPO Box 2476V
Melbourne VIC 3001

To view the application timeline, and to see when you can expect to know if your application was successful, please download the Timeline for the Application and Selection Period for APA & RMIT PhD Scholarship 2009 (PDF 34KB).

If you are applying for a scholarship, you will also need referee reports. Please download the Referee Report Form (PDF 41.4KB).

Contact the School
You must contact the School in which you would like to undertake your research degree before submitting your APA application. The School must be able to provide supervision and resources for your proposed research program. You will not be considered for a scholarship unless the school supports the application for candidature and scholarship.

Before you apply
Check your eligibility
The APA - Application Guidelines 2009 (PDF 391KB) (see page 5) explains the eligibility criteria. Be sure that you meet these criteria before you apply.

Assessing First Class Honours Equivalence (PDF 24.8KB)

Make sure your application is complete
Unless your APA application includes the correct documentation it will not be considered in the selection process.

If you have completed a masters by research for which a final numeric mark was not awarded, wherever possible include with your scholarship application copies of the examiners’ reports of your thesis/project.

Original Documents
Remember that all documents submitted as part of your application are retained and will not be returned. Applicants are requested to submit certified copies of original documents.

Transferability
Successful applicants are required to take up the scholarship in the school which offered the APA. APA Scholarships cannot be transferred to another university.

Key Contact: Mrs. Jodi Zak or the Graduate Research Office

Phone: +(61 3) 9925 8355; Fax: +(61 3) 9925 4089

Related Information:

JASON (a nationwide postgraduate scholarship database)
RMIT Postgraduate scholarships list
RMIT Scholarships Office

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Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS)

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS) will receive $2,207 (indexed annually each year for the duration of their program (max. 4 years). The scholarship is to assist students with general education and living expenses and payment will be made in two installments.

Eligible students must be:

Undergraduate or Associate Degree or Graduate Diploma in Education or Nursing in 2009
Studying in a full-time program at RMIT, or have extenuating circumstances for studying only part-time
Australian Citizens, have a Permanent Humanitarian Visa
Experiencing demonstrated financial difficulties
How to apply
VTAC applicants

All students applying through VTAC for undergraduate places in 2009 are advised to apply through the VTAC Website using the Scholarships link.

When

Applications open 4 August 2008 and close 10 October 2008.

Direct (non-VTAC) applicants and current RMIT students

Non-VTAC applicants and current RMIT students must apply using the 2009 RMIT Equity Application form.

When

Opens 15 September 2008
Closes 6 March 2009

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Postgraduate Study Support Scholarship

Students successful in receiving a Study Support Scholarship will receive $2000 to help with general education and living expenses.

Eligibility
Students must be:

In a postgraduate coursework program of at least one year duration;
Australian Citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Residential Visa Holder;
Studying in a full-time program at RMIT, or have extenuating circumstances for studying part-time;
Experiencing demonstrated financial difficulties; AND
Conducting their studies on-campus.
How to apply
Students apply using the 2009 RMIT Postgraduate Study Support Application
When
Open 12th January 2009
Close 6 March 2009

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RMIT PhD Scholarships

Applications for 2009 are now closed.
RMIT PhD Scholarships are funded by RMIT University and are awarded to individuals undertaking a research Doctoral degree on the basis of academic excellence and research potential. All award holders are allocated a government funded Research Training Scheme (RTS) place.

PhD scholarships will be offered in areas of our research strength aligned with the themes of RMIT’s Research Institutes. Applicants must ensure their proposed research is aligned to one of the themes within the Research Institutes.

The four Institutes, launched from 2007, will focus on:

Global Cities (processes of globalization, climate change and sustainability in the urban context)
Health Innovations (including, lifestyle approaches to sustainable health, electromagnetic fields: bioeffects and therapeutic advances, Chinese medicine, and evidence-based health policy and practice)
Platform Technologies (including nano materials and devices, security and safety and intelligent industrial information technologies)
Design (including customising space, rapid manufacture, urban livability)
A listing of the research themes of each Institute can be accessed from the RMIT page. Specific projects are listed on the Research Institutes PhD projects page.

These institutes represent areas of research excellence and scale - and will demonstrate RMIT's capabilities at nationally and internationally leading levels. We will be investing in quality researchers and research students, and the infrastructure to support them, to ensure RMIT grows our national and internationally leading excellence and impact in these areas of focus.

Research projects undertaken under the Institutes’ banner will:

tackle research questions of significance,
feature levels of multidisciplinary collaboration that underpin strong research outcomes,
be partnered with industry and community to ensure the uptake of their outcomes.
These projects will provide opportunities for our research students to develop a broad range of capabilities while they undertake the highest level of research within vibrant research team environments.

In 2009, 16 scholarships will be offered to the value of AU$26,000 per annum for 3 years. The scholarship also provides relocation allowance (up to $1485) and thesis costs (up to $840).

To be eligible for an RMIT PhD Scholarship in 2009, you must be an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident.

How to apply
The application for scholarships forms part of the 2009 Higher Degree by Research Application form. To indicate that you are applying for a scholarship you will need to tick the appropriate box at the top of the first page of your application for research degree place and fill out the additional application pages at the back of the document.

Please state your broad research concentration in Section G of the Application Form. RTS place, APA, and RMIT PhD Scholarship rankings give preference to applicants nominating one of the key research areas at RMIT University.

Business
- Applied economic and financial modelling
- Marketing
- Social Informatics
- e-Business and eGovernment
- Systems Solutions for business
- Entrepreneurship & Family Business
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Social and Environmental Accountability
- Accounting Education
- Internet Law
- Strategic Management

Design and Social Context
- Urban sustainability
- Design in the built environment
- Visual arts and media
- Teaching and learning
- Globalisation

Science, Engineering and Technology
- Advanced Industrial Informatics
- System Modelling and Optimization
- Microplatforms
- Advanced Materials
- Traditional and Complementary Medicine
- Metabolic Diseases
- Biomedical Electronics
- Interfaces Soft Condensed Matter and Nano Structures
- Environmental Change
- Aerospace and Automotive Design Research
- Geospatial Sciences
- Biotechnology

Completed forms submitted in person must be received by the Graduate Research Office no later than 5pm on Friday 31st October 2008. No exceptions are made. Applications being posted must be postmarked 31st October or earlier in order to be accepted. If you miss this deadline you will need to apply next year.

this office is located at:
Building 91, Level 2, Room 17
110 Victoria Street
Melbourne VIC 3001

postal address:
Graduate Research Office
RMIT University
GPO Box 2476V
Melbourne VIC 3001

To view the application timeline, and to see when you can expect to know if your application was successful, please download the Timeline for the Application and Selection Period for APA & RMIT PhD Scholarship 2009 (PDF 34KB).

If you are applying for a scholarship, you will also need referee reports. Please download the Referee Report Form (PDF 41.4KB).

Contact the School
You must contact the School in which you would like to undertake your research degree before submitting your RMIT PhD Scholarship application. The School must be able to provide supervision and resources for your proposed research program. You will not be considered for a scholarship unless the school supports the application for a scholarship and candidature.

Before you apply
Check your eligibility

The RMIT PhD Scholarship Conditions explains the eligibility criteria. Be sure that you meet these criteria before you apply – 2009 RMIT PhD Scholarship Conditions of Award (PDF 165KB).

Assessing First Class Honours Equivalence (PDF 24.8KB)

Make sure your application is complete
Unless your RMIT PhD Scholarship application includes the correct documentation it will not be considered in the selection process.

If you have completed a masters by research for which a final numeric mark was not awarded, wherever possible include with your scholarship application copies of the examiners’ reports of your thesis/project.

Original Documents
Remember that all documents submitted as part of your application are retained and will not be returned. Applicants are requested to submit certified copies of original documents.

Key Contact: Mrs. Jodi Zak or the Graduate Research Office

Phone: +(61 3) 9925 8355; Fax: +(61 3) 9925 4089

Related Information:

JASON (a nationwide postgraduate scholarship database)
RMIT Research Institutes
RMIT Postgraduate Scholarships
RMIT Scholarships Office

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George Alexander Foundation Scholarships - Opens 19 January - Closes 27 March

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarships have been rejuvenated to bring them more into line with the philosophy of the Foundation. The aim of the Scholarship is to assist with living and course costs for full-time students who are commencing or continuing their studies in either TAFE or Higher Education.

Successful students will demonstrate academic ability, the will to succeed, leadership potential and/ or community involvement. The Scholarships offered this year are open to students undertaking a Higher Education or TAFE program of two or more years’ duration. The value of the Scholarship will be $7,500 per annum for two years. Students who take up these Scholarships will undertake to contribute 15 volunteer hours and will receive 5 hours training in leadership and community involvement activities

Eligible Students must :

Be Australian Citizens
Be of good academic standing and demonstrate community initiative/leadership activity
Have no outstanding fees at RMIT
Be enrolled full time in an Undergraduate or TAFE program at RMIT
GAF Application Form 2009 .pdf

Scholarships home page

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Rural Grants

Rural Grants are available to RMIT students from farming backgrounds. Grants will be made for a range of essential needs including text books and study materials, computers and other necessary academic equipment, living expenses and transport costs. Grants are available for one year up to $5,000.

Eligible Students must be:

Studying full-time undergraduate or TAFE program at RMIT
From a demonstrated farming background
Australian Citizens
Demonstrated financial disadvantage
How to apply?
Students apply using the 2009 Rural Grant Application Form

Open 19 January 2009

Close 27 March 2009

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Applied Communication Scholarships
Applied Science Scholarships
Architecture and Design Scholarships
Art Scholarships
Scholarships in Medical Sciences
Graduate School of Business Scholarships
Civil & Chemical Engineering Scholarships
Health Sciences Scholarships
Management Scholarships
Scholarships, fee reductions and awards
Property Construction & Project Management Scholarships
Creative Media Scholarships
Economics, Finance & Marketing Scholarships
Electrical & Computer Engineering Scholarships
Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences Scholarships
International Centre of Graphic Technology Scholarships
Life & Physical Sciences Scholarships
Global Studies Social Science & Planning Scholarships
Fashion & Textiles Scholarships

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Evelyn Boekemann Scholarship

Scholarships are made available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in a Higher Education or TAFE program at RMIT. The scholarships are to assist with general education and living costs and are valued up to $800. Students with special needs are encouraged to specify the support required to assist in the completion of their studies.

Eligible Students must be:

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students
Undergraduate or TAFE student in 2009
Applications open now. Closing date: 1 April

2009 Evelyn Boekemann Scholarship Application Form
Scholarships homepage

Read more...

Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship will receive a one-off $6,000 payment. The scholarship is to help with general education and living expenses.

Eligibility
The student must be:

In a postgraduate education program;
Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
Studying full-time in RMIT program or part-time because of exceptional circumstances;
Demonstrated financial difficulties undertaking study;
Show a will to succeed
How to Apply
Please apply using the 2009 Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship Application
When
Opens 10 January 2009;
Closes 27 March 2009.

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Indigenous TAFE Diploma Scholarship

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Indigenous TAFE Scholarship will receive a $4000 scholarship. Previous recipients are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility
The student must be:

Studying a TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma program in a government funded program of at least one year duration (not open to apprenticeship and traineeship programs)
Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Studying full-time in RMIT program or part-time because of exceptional circumstances.
Demonstrated financial difficulties undertaking study
How to Apply
Direct to RMIT Scholarships Office using 2009 TAFE RMIT Indigenous TAFE Diploma Scholarship Form

When
Opens 15 September 2008;
Closes 6 March.

Read more...

Indigenous Access Scholarship

The Indigenous Access Scholarship provides a one-off payment of $4,166 to indigenous undergraduate students, particularly those from rural or remote areas of Australia who need to relocate to take up an undergraduate course or approved enabling course.

If applicable, indigenous students who receive an Indigenous Access Scholarship can also have continued access to a Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS) and/or Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (CAS).

Eligibility
The student must be:

Commencing undergraduate studies by course start date (first day of classes) in 2009;
An Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander;
Relocating to Melbourne to study.
How to apply
VTAC applicants
VTAC applicants must apply using SEAS – Access and Equity online application located on the VTAC website. No additional form will be required.

Direct (non-VTAC) applicants and current RMIT students
Non-VTAC applicants and current RMIT students must apply using the 2009 RMIT Equity Application Form

When
Opens 15 September 2008;
Closes 6 March 2009.

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Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS)

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS) will receive $2,207 (indexed annually each year for the duration of their program (max. 4 years). The scholarship is to assist students with general education and living expenses and payment will be made in two installments.

Eligible students must be:

Undergraduate or Associate Degree or Graduate Diploma in Education or Nursing in 2009
Studying in a full-time program at RMIT, or have extenuating circumstances for studying only part-time
Australian Citizens, have a Permanent Humanitarian Visa
Experiencing demonstrated financial difficulties
How to apply
VTAC applicants

All students applying through VTAC for undergraduate places in 2009 are advised to apply through the VTAC Website using the Scholarships link.

When

Applications open 4 August 2008 and close 10 October 2008.

Direct (non-VTAC) applicants and current RMIT students

Non-VTAC applicants and current RMIT students must apply using the 2009 RMIT Equity Application form.

When

Opens 15 September 2008
Closes 6 March 2009

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Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (CAS)

Students successful in receiving a CAS will receive $4,415 in 2009. This scholarship is indexed annually each year for the duration of your program (max 4 years). The scholarship is to assist with relocation and accommodation costs for students who have moved from a rural/regional area to study at RMIT. Payment will be made in two installments in May and September and will be deposited directly into your nominated bank account.

Eligible Students must be:

Undergraduate or Associate Degree or Graduate Diploma in Education or Nursing in 2009
Australian Citizens, have a Permanent Humanitarian Visa
Studying in a full-time program at RMIT, or have extenuating circumstances for studying only part-time
Experiencing demonstrated financial difficulties
Moved from a rural or regional area in the past four years, or recently completed their high schooling in a rural or regional area.
How to apply
VTAC applicants

All students applying through VTAC for undergraduate places in 2009 are advised to apply through the VTAC Website using the Scholarships link.

When

Applications open 4 August 2008 and close 10 October 2008.

Direct (non-VTAC) applicants and current RMIT students

Non-VTAC applicants and current RMIT students must apply using the 2009 RMIT Equity Application form.

When

Opens 15 September 2008
Closes 6 March 2009

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