International PhD Scholarship in the Law of the Sea

Eligibility Criteria

Students currently enrolled in or holding an offer to commence a full-time PhD in the UNSW Faculty of Law in 2021 may apply, provided that, by the application deadline, they shall have been enrolled for no longer than twelve months and they are not already holding or have been offered a scholarship for study at UNSW.

The Scholarship is for study on a full-time basis only, unless there are exceptional personal or medical circumstances that would require study on a part-time basis for all or part of the PhD program. This Scholarship is not open to students already enrolled in a PhD program elsewhere.

All applicants must possess:
•an undergraduate degree in Law or a related discipline at a 2i) honours level (or equivalent); or
•a postgraduate qualification in Law or a related discipline with an average that equates to a Distinction average at UNSW (75%); or
•equivalent research or professional experience, supported by references and a detailed CV.

International applicants must also meet UNSW English language requirements.

Previous research experience, including completion of a research thesis and / or publications is strongly encouraged.
Selection will be based on (a) the applicant’s academic qualifications, (b) the quality of their research proposal, (c) the applicant’s prior research experience and potential, (d) the fit between the proposal and the focus areas of the Scholarship.

Offered Benefits

The stipendiary component of the scholarship shall be equivalent to the value of the yearly RTP Scholarship rate (for 2020, this rate is AUD $28,092 p.a.), together with Faculty top-up (AUD $5,000 p.a.).

Where an international applicant is selected for a Scholarship, the Faculty will support an application for a Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) to meet the cost of international tuition fees, provided the applicant meets the criteria for the award of a TFS. The award of the Scholarship will be conditional on the award of the TFS.

Application Process

Applicants must complete the Application Form for the Law of the Sea PhD Scholarship. Application forms are available either by emailing Jenny Jarrett on j.jarrett@unsw.edu.au or to download online.

Applicants should also attach copies of ALL academic transcripts, including for programs started but not completed, relevant publications, a CV, and their research proposal. Details for two academic or professional referees must be provided (referees will be contacted only if an applicant is being considered for shortlisting).

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview, which will take place either in person (preferable) or by Skype/telephone. Shortlisted applicants may also be asked to produce short pieces of written work or research as part of the selection process.

The Scholarship application process is separate from applying for admission to UNSW. Successful applicants will then be expected to complete the formal admission process and, if an international applicant, to apply for a TFS in the normal scholarship rounds.