UQ PhD international awards in Social Services, Australia

  •  PhD
  •  03-Aug-2021
  •   Australia
  • $$  $31,000 per annum

The University of Queensland eagerly awaits applications from students across the globe for its PhD program in Australia. This grant is open for the academic year 2021/2022.

The studentship program seeks to encourage qualified domestic and international aspirants who want to pursue a PhD degree in Social Services at the University of Queensland.

Queensland Institution is Australia’s fifth-oldest public university, having been established in 1909. It offers extensive counseling services and orientation programs to ensure that students have the greatest possible academic experience.

Why study at the University of Queensland? The university places a strong emphasis on teaching excellence and provides students with additional national teaching prizes. During their time at UQ, students can get hands-on experience in the sector through internships and courses.

Application Deadline: August 3, 2021

The University of Queensland Information

The University of Queensland Grants

UQ PhD international awards in Social Services, Australia Founded in 1909, The University of Queensland is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of St Lucia (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Queensland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Herston, Gatton. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, The University of Queensland (UQ) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Queensland (UQ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 109 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: Higher Degree by Research in Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automated Decision Making (ADM) in Social Services
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
  • Master of Philosophy (or another research master’s degree); or
  • Bachelor’s degree from an approved university with at least honours class IIAor equivalent; or
  • Coursework master’s degree with an overall grade point average of 5.65 on the 7-point UQ scale, which includes relevant research experience, approved by the dean; or
  • Postgraduate degree (at least one year full-time or equivalent) with an overall grade point average of 5 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with demonstrated research experience equivalent to honours class IIA will be considered on a case-by-case basis; or
  • Bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of relevant research experience, including research publications.

Offered Benefits

The University of Queensland will provide the award amount of $31,000 per annum (indexed annually) to the successful candidates.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: For being a part of the program, claimants must take admission to a higher degree by research coursework at the university. After taking affirmation, you will be considered for the grant.
  • Supporting Documents: The following documents are required to support the application: academic CV, academic transcript, award certificates/testamurs, evidence of English language proficiency, a copy of passport, and contact details from two referees.
  • Admission Requirements: For taking admission, please check the entry requirements for UQ’s Higher Degrees by Research.
  • Language Requirement: Students have to accomplish the English language requirements of the university.
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