(Last Reviewed :  17/08/2010 )

KEY POINTS

  • The objectives of the International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) scheme are to:
    • attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in Australian higher education providers (HEPs); and
    • support Australia's research effort.
  • The IPRS program enables international students to undertake a postgraduate research qualification in Australia and gain experience with leading Australian researchers.
  • The scholarship covers tuition fees and health cover costs for scholarship holders, and health cover costs of their dependants.
  • Scholarships are open to international students of all countries (except New Zealand) and are available for a period of two years for a research masters by research degree or three years for a research doctorate.

FACTS AND FIGURES

Legislation

Higher Education Support Act 2003

Length of program and proposed annual budget over the program's life

The IPRS is an ongoing program. 


Actual
2009-2010*
$’000

19,813


Estimate
2010-2011*
$’000

20,179


Estimate
2011-2012*
$’000

20,624


Estimate
2012-2013*
$’000

21,285


Estimate
2013-2014*
$’000

22,084

Source: Portfolio Budget Statements 2010-11
*Paid on a calendar year basis.

Evaluation in FY 2009-10

During FY 2009-10, an evaluation of the IPRS has been undertaken. The results of the evaluation

Eligibility and target audience

To be eligible for funding, HEPs must be listed in sections 16-15 and 16-20 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003. Eligible HEPs are provided with block grants for continuing and new awards each year.