ATN-Latin American PhD Scholarships

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ATN-Latin American PhD Scholarships
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Latin American citizens, study your PhD in Melbourne as part of the Australian Technology Network PhD Scholarships

RMIT University is offering PhD scholarships to eligible candidates from Latin America to upskill and reduce the skills shortage in various countries. RMIT encourages successful graduates to return to their home country post-graduation to share the knowledge and skills gained through their RMIT PhD with their fellow native citizens. RMIT offers research programs across a comprehensive range of disciplines at Research Masters and Doctorate (PhD) levels.

Value and duration
This scholarship provides the following benefit to recipients:

A stipend of AU$31,260 per year pro-rata for 3 years up to a maximum of 3.5 years
Tuition Fee scholarship for 3 years up to a maximum of 3.5 years
Contribution to relocation costs to Australia
Health Insurance (OSHC) for visa length duration

Number of scholarships available
Varied

How to apply

Identify your research topic (see Identify your research topic)
- Applicants must align their research with an RMIT approved research topic - please make contact with the RMIT supervisor to develop and shape your research proposal
- Submit your application - this is a 2-step process, EOI & Full application (refer to How to apply)
- When answering the question If you will not be supported by an RMIT research scholarship how will you support your studies, select Sponsorship
- Select the Organisation - ATN-LATAM Research Scholarship Scheme (ATN-LATAM).
If your application is successful, you will be provided with an offer of admission
- Your offer letter will advise if any further documentation is required to finalise your commencement at RMIT.
Travel to Melbourne, Australia and Enrol
- Once enrolled, you will have access to RMIT systems, library, journals and databases
- Candidates will meet their RMIT supervision team.

Detailed information about the RMIT admission process and How to apply can be found on the School of Graduate Research website.

Open date
Applications will open June 2020.

Close date
To be confirmed.

Terms and conditions
This scholarship will be governed by RMIT University's Research Scholarship Terms and Conditions.

Further information
The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) brings together four of the most innovative and enterprising universities in Australia and is recognised as a global leader of a new generation of universities focused on industry collaboration, real-world research with real-world impact and produce work-ready graduates to become global thinkers in business and the community.

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Amount: AUD 31,260 - 31,260
Postal Code: VIC 3000

Eligibility

Applicants must be a citizen of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru or Uruguay

Applicants with dual Australian citizenship are ineligible.

Applicants must hold, or be currently completing:

A Master by Research
A Master by coursework with a significant research component graded as high distinction, or equivalent
An Honours degree achieving first class honours
A 4 year bachelor degree achieving a GPA of 4 or equivalent (80%) or above
Publications or significant research experience that could be deemed equivalent

As this scholarship is for commencing doctoral research candidates, applications will not be considered from current research candidates.

Providers

Study in Australia RMIT University

About Company

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. RMIT is a world leader in Art and Design; Architecture; Education; Engineering; Development; Computer Science and Information Systems; Business and Management; and Communication and Media Studies.

Our courses of study are offered across 3 academic colleges and 19 academic schools. RMIT University has excellent opportunities for talented employees across academic, professional, teaching and research areas.

Ready for Life and Work: RMIT’s strategic plan to 2020 lays out the values, goals, directions and priorities that we will pursue to 2020. RMIT was established in 1887 as the Working Men’s College with the aim of bringing education to the working people of Melbourne. Building on our core values, we are committed to living our values and making a difference both locally and globally.

We exist to prepare our students for workplaces that are rapidly evolving and we play a part in shaping a changing world. We’re passionate about the communities we’re part of and we’re driven to make a purposeful contribution.

We provide life changing experiences when we give our students their first, second or even third opportunity to prepare for the world of work they aspire to. Today, more than ever, the transformational power of education is lifelong, generations deep and worldwide. And the one certainty is more, and greater change, in every industry and every location. So with the world unlike it\'s ever been before, we\'re focused on ensuring our students are Ready for Life and Work, whatever form that takes.

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