Flinders University 2022 College of Science and Engineering Research Awards (CSERA) Mid-Year Round

The College of Science and Engineering each year offers a small number of research awards to applicants for postgraduate research scholarships, who do not obtain an Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Scholarship or Flinders University Research Scholarship.

The College of Science and Engineering Research Awards are tenable at Flinders University for up to three years for a Doctorate by research, or up to two years for a Masters degree, subject to satisfactory progress. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree may be deducted from the maximum period of tenure.

This award will only be available to applicants who will commence or are continuing a Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• College of Science and Engineering Research Awards (CSERA) Mid-Year Round
• Aim and Benefits of College of Science and Engineering Research Awards (CSERA) Mid-Year Round
• Requirements for College of Science and Engineering Research Awards (CSERA) Mid-Year Round Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for College of Science and Engineering Research Awards (CSERA) Mid-Year Round
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

College of Science and Engineering Research Awards (CSERA) Mid-Year Round

Aim and Benefits of College of Science and Engineering Research Awards (CSERA) Mid-Year Round

The scholarship pays an indexed stipend of $28,854.00 p.a. tax free (2022 rate). 

In addition, recipients who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, or hold Australian Permanent Residency status will be provided a Research Training Program Fee Offset which covers tuition fees for up to four years. International students are not eligible for a Research Training Program Fee Offset. Information regarding tuition fees for international students is available in the Conditions of Award document below.

Requirements for College of Science and Engineering Research Awards (CSERA) Mid-Year Round Qualification

Awards will only be available to those who:

• Are Australian citizens; or New Zealand citizens; or have been granted permanent resident at the closing date of applications; or be an international student who has completed an Honours degree or equivalent qualification at an Australian University no more than two years prior to the application closing date; and
• Have completed at least four years of tertiary education studies at a high level of achievement and have an appropriate Honours 1 or high 2A (or equivalent) undergraduate degree;
• Are enrolling as full-time students in the Faculty of Science and Engineering;
• Will commence or are continuing a Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research;
• Have had their candidature accepted in the area in which they propose to undertake their studies.

This award will normally be offered on the basis of academic merit and research potential to the highest-ranked eligible postgraduate research scholarship applicant(s), who do not obtain an AGRTP Scholarship or Flinders University Research Scholarship.

Interview date, Process and Venue for College of Science and Engineering Research Awards (CSERA) Mid-Year Round

Selection of award holders will be undertaken by the College.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online through the Flinders University Student System  by the specified closing date. 

When accessing the Student System, please navigate to the 'My Scholarships' tab. Select 'Create New Scholarship Application' button and then choose 'College of Science and Engineering Award.

Submit an application

For more details, visit Flinders University website.