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Scholarship Overview
Sponsored by the Australian Research Council under its Discovery Projects initiative, this scholarship is designed to assist students pursuing a Ph.D. within the School of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science. The research emphasis will be on innovative solid-state magnetic materials that do not rely on rare-earth elements.
Foundational Principles of the University
The University was established based on two key tenets: promoting religious tolerance and admitting students based on academic excellence. The first principle guarantees that students can enroll irrespective of their religious beliefs, while the second requires students to gain admission by passing an academic entrance exam. These groundbreaking ideas were revolutionary for mid-19th century educational institutions, challenging conventional university models. They stemmed from significant discussions in Britain and Europe regarding the role of universities and were adapted by the university’s founders to create an institution suitable for the colonial context of New South Wales.
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Unlock Your Potential With The 2024 Postgraduate Research Scholarships in Materials Chemistry
Research Focus for Scholarship Recipients
Recipients of the scholarship will have the opportunity to concentrate on various aspects of their research, including synthesis, characterization of structural and physical properties, or data analysis and computational modeling. There is also the flexibility to engage across all project dimensions.
Leave Entitlements for Scholarship Recipients
The scholarship recipient is entitled to a maximum of 20 working days of recreation leave annually, which can be accumulated. However, any unused leave will be forfeited upon the termination or completion of the scholarship. Recreation leave does not come with a leave loading, and prior approval from the supervisor is required before taking any leave.
Additionally, the scholarship holder is permitted to take up to 10 working days of sick leave each year, which can also be accrued throughout the scholarship duration. Students who have family obligations, such as caring for sick relatives or children, or those facing domestic violence, can convert up to five days of their annual sick leave into carer’s leave with the submission of appropriate medical documentation. It is essential for students to notify their supervisors of any sick leave as soon as possible.
International Research Opportunities
The scholarship recipient may spend up to 12 months conducting research outside Australia. Approval for this must be obtained from the student’s supervisor, the Head of School, and the faculty via an application to the Higher Degree by Research Administration Centre (HDRAC). Such approval will be granted only if the research is deemed crucial for the successful completion of the degree.
Location
Australia
Benefits of the Scholarship
The scholarship provides a stipend allowance of $29,880 per annum (indexed annually on January 1), for a maximum of 3.5 years, contingent upon maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have either an unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program within the School of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney.
- Hold an honors degree (First Class or Second Class upper) or a master’s degree in a relevant field that includes a substantial research component, or its equivalent.
- Demonstrate a willingness to engage in research focused on solid-state magnetic materials.
- Be open to working at prominent neutron and X-ray scattering facilities.
Eligible Regions
Open to all applicants.
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