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SYDNEY The University of Sydney
2016 INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP (IPRS)
CONDITIONS OF AWARD
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The IPRS has been established by the Australian Govemment to develop and maintain international
research linkages and aims to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas ofresearch
strength in Australian institutions and to support Australia's research effort. The scholarships cover tuition
fees and basic Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) only. The IPRS is funded by the Department of
Education and Training. The IPRS does not provide for student unior/activity fees, living allowances,
travel, medical costs associated with student visa application, or costs associated with overseas heldwork
or overseas living expenses.
Enrolment
A recipient of an IPRS must be commencing full time, on campus enrolment in a Higher Degree by
Research (HDR) n2ol6 as per the scholarship offer letter issued by the Scholarships and Financial
Support Service (SFSS). An HDR may be a research doctorate or masters by research course for
which at least two-thirds of the course load is research work.
Duration of an IPRS
The duration ofan IPRS is three years for research doctorate degrees and two years for masters by
research degrees. The duration of an IPRS will be reduced by any periods of study undertaken:
o towards the course of study prior to the commencement of the IPRS; and
. during suspension of the IPRS.
IPRS holders enrolled in a research doctorate degree may apply for an extension of up to six months
only. Requests for extension must be submitted two months before the IPRS is due to end and must
show that the grounds for extension are beyond the control ofthe candidate and are related to his or
her studies rather than ofa personal nature (such as sick leave). No extension to the duration ofan
IPRS is possible for research masters candidates.
Benefits
l. Tuition fees as set by the University of Sydney. Compulsory subscription fees, student
union/association membership or activity fees are not included in the benefits.
2. Nil (student) Visa Application Charge (VAC) for IPRS holders and their dependants. To be
eligible for a nil VAC, IPRS students must provide the Department of Immigration and Border
Protection (DIBP) with evidence of their scholarship (eg. IPRS offer letter) when lodging their
student visa application. For further information about visa application charges, refer to the
DIBP website at: www.border.gov.au.
3. The cost of a standard OSHC for the student and their dependants. A standard OSHC policy
covers the costs of medical and hospital care in Australia, most prescription drugs, and
emergency ambulance transport. Please note that claims for reimbursement for this cost
should be submitted to the Admissions Office within six (6) months of renewing your
poticy. Any claims made after this period may not be reimbursed.
4. Exemption from educational costs for dependants attending primary or secondary schools in
Australia (limited to government schools). However, exemption from education costs for
dependants will vary according to the state/teritory location of the school. IPRS holders
should contact the school(s) to which they propose to send their dependants to determine the
costs that may apply.
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Child Care assistance: IPRS holders may be eligible to claim for Child Care Benefits (CCB)
which assist families with the cost of child care. CCB is means tested and is paid through the
Family Assistance Off,rce in Centrelink. To determine eligibility please refer to the following
website: http://www.humanservices.gov.aulcustomer/servicoq/centrelink/child-care-
benefit?utm_id:10%o2O-Yo202 or call Centrelink on 13 61 50 (local call charges).
Commencement of Studies/Deferral of Commencement
Recipients of the IPRS awarded for Research Period 2,2016 must enrol in their offered course and
commence research at the University by 31 March 2016. Recipients of the IPRS awarded for
Research Period 3,2016 must enrol in their offered course and commence research at the University
by 3l August2}l6. Request to defer an IPRS for personal reasons will not be considered and the
University reserves the right to withdraw the IPRS offer if the recipient fails to gain an appropriate
student uiru o. is unable to enrol and commence research at the University by the date specified above.
Employment
International students holding a student visa may engage in paid employment up to a maximum of
twenty hours per week. A permit to undertake paid employment is normally issued automatically with
the student visa. However, if this permit is not granted at the time the student visa is issued, the
student will need to make a s"pu.ate application for this permit. The application fee for a work permit,
if required, is not covered under the IPRS.
Any paid employment must not interfere with the student's study program and must be approved by
relevant course supervisor/s. Delays in completion of research studies due to employment
commitments will not be accepted as grounds for an extension of the IPRS.
If employed by the University, the appointment must not exceed half time or 50Yo of the full-time
position.
Overseas Study/Research
r IPRS holders may not normally conduct research overseas within the first six months of the
award.
r The duration of overseas research must not be more than 12 months (cumulative) in duration.
Approval must be sought from relevant supervisor, Head of Department/School and the Higher
Digree by Research .Administration Centre (HDRAC). Approval will only be granted if research is
esset tial ior completion of the degree. All periods of overseas research are cumulative and will be
credited to a studint's candidature. Students must remain enrolled at the University and submit an
application to obtain approval for Count Time Away from the HDRAC before departure.
Conversion of Degrees
IPRS holders may convert from a masters by research degree to a research doctorate or from research
doctorate to a masters by research degree and continue to receive their IPRS. The maximum duration
of a converted IPRS becomes that for the new research degree, minus periods of study undertaken
towards the related degree prior to the conversion.
Transfer/C hange of Educ ational Provider
In unforseen and exceptional circumstances such as the supervisor leaving the institution and no
suitable replacement being available, an IPRS holder may request a transfer to another institution.
Students may continue toieceive an IPRS only if the host institution supports the student's transfer
and the new institution agrees to continue the IPRS from its own IPRS grant funding.
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transfer of an lPRS/change of educational provider does not constitute sufficient grounds for a
subsequent extension ofthe IPRS.
Report on Progress 'r
The continuation of the IPRS is subject to satisfactory progress and must be renewed on an annual
basis on the recommendation of the student's supervisor.
Suspension
Students may apply for up to a cumulative period of twelve months suspension during the tenure of
their award. Approval to suspend must be sought from the HDRAC at least one month prior to
suspension.
Under student visa regulations, suspension of studies may only be approved on the grounds of illness
as evidenced by a doctor's certificate or other exceptional compassionate circumstances beyond the
control of the student (for example bereavement). Whenever a student suspends hisiher studies the
university MUST report the suspension to DIBP and the student may be obliged to return to their
home country for the duration of the suspension. Therefore, if a student wishes to remain in Australia
during a period of suspension of studies, they must contact the DIBP office within 28 days of the
approval notice to seek approval to remain in Australia during the suspension.
Relinquishment
A recipient of the IPRS is required to give the HDRAC immediate written advice of his/her intention
to relinquish the award (e.g. on completion of studies, discontinuation of research etc).
A relinquishment of the IPRS prior to the start of the research candidature must be lodged at the
HDRAC as soon as the decision is made so that the IPRS may be awarded to the next eligible
candidate with ample time to take it up.
Termination of Scholarship
The IPRS scholarship will be terminated:
. Once the maximum duration of the IPRS has been reached; or
r On submission of the thesis; or
o If the University determines that:
(i) the course of study is not being caried out with competence and diligence, or
(iD satisfactory academic progress has not been maintained, or
(iiD serious misconduct has been committed
o An IPRS holder becomes an Australian Permanent Resident
Students are required to advise the HDRAC of any change of enrolment or relinquishment of their IPRS
as soon as it takes effect.
Students who obtain Australian Permanent Residence during the course of their enrolment at the
University of Sydney (or prior to enrolment at the University) MUST notiff the University immediately
when their Australian Permanent Resident visa is issued. ln this case, students must bring their passport to
the Admissions Office as soon as possible so that the University can adjust their residency status. Students
must also noti$z the HDRAC once their residency status has been adjusted'
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IPRS Decision
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:w(have read and understood the conditions of award of thd IPRS and agree to abide by these
conditions.
OR
I I am unable to accept the offer ofthe IPRS because:
o I have been offered a scholarship in another Australian university.
o I have been admitted to a university in another country:
o I have decided to defer enrolment in a research degree.
o Other, please speciff:
Student ID
Number:
Title:
Name:
Citizenship:
Passport No:
Signature:
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If you have accepted the IPRS, please indicate if you require a Family Health Cover:
o1", Name of soouse/partner:
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(Please include details of children if applicable)
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for commencement of study in Research Period 2,2016 (March 2016).
You must apply for your student visa at the nearest Australian Diplomatic Mission (or DIBP Office) as
soon as you ieieive ihe (electron ic) Confirmation of Enrolment for the Purpose of Grant of a Student Visa
(eCoE) hom the Admissions Office. An eCoE will be issued to you upon receipt of your acceptance of
the conditions of award of the IPRS.
please advise the Scholarships and Financial Support Service if you encounter difficulty in
obtaining a student visa. Request to defer an IPRS offer for personal reasons will not be considered and
The Univ"ersity of Sydney res"rues the right to withdraw your IPRS if you are unable to secure a student
visa, arrive in Australia and enrol in your course prior to 3l March 2016.
The Australian Diplomatic Post where I will apply for my student visa is:
DHqna G L ff)E srr
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Subject to satisfactory progress, IPRS holders who obtain Australian Permanent Residency will be
able to continue with the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA).
False or Misleading Information
The University of Sydney reserves the right to reassess a student's IPRS entitlements if it believes the
student has provided false or misleading information to the university in relation to their application
for admission or the IPRS award.
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Please return this form within one week from the date of issue of your scholarship offer (please refer to
your email offer) to:
Scholarships and Financial Support Service
Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02)
University of Sydney
NSW 2006
Australia
Phone: +6128627 8112
Email : scholarships.offi cer@sydney.edu.au
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The University of Sydney
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2016 AUSTRALIAN POSTGRADUATE AWARD (APA)
For International Postsraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) Recinients
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Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) for International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS)
recipients are funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training.
Enrolment
A recipient of an IPRS and APA must be commencing full time, on campus eruolment in a Higher
Degree by Research (HDR) at The University of Sydney and enrolled by 3 I March for a Research Period
2 commencement or by 31 August for a Research Period 3 commencement as per the scholarship offer
letter issued by the Scholarships and Financial Supporl Service (SFSS). An HDR may be a Research
Doctorate or Research Masters course for which at least two-thirds of the course load is by research.
Duration of an APA
The duration of an APA is three years for Research Doctorate candidates and two years for Research
Masters candidates conditional on satisfactory progress. The duration of an APA will be reduced by any
periods of study undertaken:
o towards the course of study prior to the commencement of the APA; and
r during suspension of the APA.
A maximum extension of up to six months to the APA may be granted on approval of an IPRS extension
for Research Doctorate candidates. No extensions are possible for Research Masters candidates.
Benefits
(i) Stipend: APA holders receive a tax-exempt stipend of $26,288 per annum (2016 rate), paid in
arrears on a fortnightly basis through the University payroll. No additional dependant allowance is
available. The stipend rate will be indexed annually on I January.
(ii) Travel allowance: APA holders receive up to A$ 1,250 for (one way & most direct) flight travel
from their home country to Sydney at the commencement of studies and up to .{$1,250 for (one
way & most direct) flight travel to return to their home country after successful completion of
studies. The travel allowance is not paid in advance of travelling; instead IPRS/APA holders may
claim reimbursement of their flights through the Admissions Ofhce. Reimbursements will only be
made on presentation of original palment receipt and a copy of the airline ticket. Students who
purchasei retum ticket will only receive 50% of the total return cost or the maximum allowance of
AS1,250 (whichever is of lesser value). Students who had commenced their studies in Sydney prior
to the IPRSiAPA being awarded are not entitled to claim travel reimbursement for travel to
Australia.
Please note that claims for reimbursement for the cost of your flight to return to your home
country should be submitted to the Admissions Office within six (6) months of submitting
your thesis. Any claims made after this period may not be reimbursed.
(iiD Thesis allowance: reimbursement of up to ,{$420 for costs of producing a Master's thesis or up to
4$840 for a Doctoral thesis may be claimed in accordance with the University's thesis allowance
policy. Thesis allowance claims should be submitted to the Higher Degree by Research
Administration Centre (HDRAC).
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Number of scholarships which may be held
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An APA holder may receive a concurrent award, scholarship or salary specifically provided to assist them
to undertake their higher degree by research provided such award, scholarship or salary provides a benefit
of less than 75oh of thebase-APA stipend rate. The APA will be terminated if this limit is exceeded.
NOTE the75%o limit does not apply to income derived from sources unrelated to the course of study.
Paid employment/part-time work
lnternational students holding a student visa may engage in paid employment up to a maximum of twenty
hours per week. A permit to undertake paid employment is normally issued automatically with the student
visa. However, if this permit is not granted at the time the student visa is issued, the student will need to
make a separate application for this permit. The application fee for a work permit, if required, is not
covered under the IPRS or APA.
APA holders may undertake part-time work up to a maximum of twenty hours per week, evening,
weekend and holiday work included" Any paid employment must not interfere with the student's study
program and must be approved by relevant course supervisor/s. Delays in completion ofresearch studies
due to employment commitments will not be accepted as grounds for an extension of the IPRS/APA.
If employed by the University, the appointment must not exceed half time or 50oh of the full-time
position.
Recreation Leave
APA holders receive up to 20 working days recreation leave each year of the award and this may be
accrued. However, the student will forfeit any unused leave remaining when the APA is terminated or
completed. Recreation leave does not attract a leave loading and the supervisor's agreement must be
obtained before leave is taken.
Sick Leave
Students may take up to l0 working days paid sick leave each year within the tenure of the award and this
may be accrued.
APA holders may receive additional paid sick leave of up to a total of twelve weeks during their award for
medically substantiated periods of illness lasting more than l0 days where the student has insufficient sick
leave entitlements available as per the paragraph above. Students applying for additional paid sick leave
must do so at the start ofabsence or as soon as practicable. Periods ofadditional paid sick leave are added
to the duration of the award.
If a period of additional paid sick leave is needed, an application for paid sick leave must be made to the
HDRAC and the enrolment may need to be suspended. In accordance to Department of Immigration and
Border Protection (DIBP) regulation, students not enrolled may not be allowed to remain in Australia
during a period of suspension. Please refer to the information under the heading 'Suspension' below.
Maternity Leave
After APA holders have completed twelve months of their award, they are entitled to a maximum of
twelve weeks paid maternity leave if they give birth to a child within the tenure of the award. lf a period
of paid maternity leave is needed, an application for paid matemity leave must be made to the HDRAC.
Students must apply at least four weeks prior to the expected date of birth. Periods of paid matemity leave
are added to the duration of the award. APA holders who have not completed twelve months of their
award may access unpaid maternity leave through the suspension provisions. It should be noted, however,
intemational students may not permitted to stay in Australia on a student visa during the suspension of
their studies. Please refer to the information under the section 'Suspension' below.
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Suspension .r
Students will not be permitted to suspend within the first six months of the award.
Students may apply for a cumulative period of up to twelve months suspension during the tenure of their
award. epp-uaito suspend must be iought from HDRAC at least one month prior to suspension.
Under student visa regulations, suspension of studies may only be approved on the grounds of illness as
evidenced by a doctois certificate
-or
other exceptional compassionate circumstances beyond the control
of the student (e.g. bereavement). Whenever a student suspends hisftrer studies the university MUST
report the ,rrp.niion to DIBP and the student may be obliged to return to their home country for the
duration of thl suspension. Therefore, if a student wishes to remain in Australia during a period of
suspension of studies, they must contact the DIBP office within 28 days of the approval notice to seek
approval to remain in Australia during the suspension.
periods of suspension are cumulative and failure to resume study after suspension will result ur the
scholarship being terminated. Periods of study towards the degree during suspension of the APA will be
deducted from the maximum period of the scholarship.
Research overseas
The APA is normally tenable only in Australia at the University of Sydney but in special circumstances a
limited period of supervised study overseas may be approved. A recipient of the APA who is required to
pursue ,trdi.r abroad in order to complete the research program should seek approval from his/her Head
tf School/Oepartment and the HDRAC. Approval may be granted if the research is essential for
completion of the degree.
All periods of overseas research are cumulative and will be credited to a student's candidature. Students
musi remain enrolled at the University and submit an application to obtain approval for Count Time Away
from the HDRAC before departure. Students may not normally conduct research overseas within the first
six months of the award. Overseas study/research must not exceed 12 months (cumulative) in duration.
conversion between research masters and research doctorate degrees
ApA holders may convert from a Research Masters degree to a Research Doctorate degree or vice versa
and continue to receive their APA. The maximum duration of a converted APA becomes that for the new
research degree, minus periods ofstudy undertaken towards the related degree prior to the conversion' See
also clause below.
Changes in Enrolment
ApA holders must notiff HDRAC promptly of any changes to their enrolment including but not limited
to: suspension, leave of absence, course transfer and withdrawal. If the APA holder does not provide
notice of the .irung., identihed above, the University will require the repayment of any overpaid stipend.
Relinquishment
A recipient of the APA is required to give the HDRAC immediate written advice of his,4rer intention to
relinquish the award (e.g. discontinuation of studies).
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Transfer .r
APA are allocated to universities based on their research performance and students who transfer from one
university to another may continue to receive their APA only if their new university agrees to its
continuation and subject to the new university having APA grant amounts available'
Termination
The APA scholarship will be terminated:
. Once the maximum duration of the APA has been reached; or
r On submission of the thesis; or
. If the University determines that:
(D the course of study is not being carried out with competence and diligence, or
(ii) satisfactory academic progress has not been maintained, or
(iii) serious misconduct has been committed.
Stipend payment will be suspended throughout the duration of the enquiry/appeal process.
Students are required to advise the HDRAC of any change of visa status or relinquishment of their
IPRS/APA award as soon as it takes effect. Students will be required to repay any stipend payments
received by them after the date of effect of their suspension or relinquishment of their IPRS/APA.
Students who obtain Australian Permanent Residence status during the course of their enrolment at the
University of Sydney (or prior to enrolment at the University) MUST notiff the University immediately
when their Australian Permanent Resident visa is issued. In this case, students must bring their passport to
the Admissions Office as soon as possible so that the University can adjust their residency status. Students
must also notifu the HDRAC once their residency status has been adjusted. Subject to satisfactory
progress, students will be eligible to continue with the APA"
False or Misleading Information
The University of Sydney reserves the right to reassess a student's APA entitlements if it believes the
student has prtvided false or misleading information to the university in relation to their application
for admission or the APA.
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V(huu"read and understood the conditions of award of tha J016 Australiqn Postgraduate Award
(APA) for International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) Recipients for
commencement of study by March 2016 and aglee to abide by these conditions.
OR
I I am unable to accept the offer of the APA (IPRS) because:
o I have been offered a scholarship in another Australian university.
I have been admitted to
I have decided to defer
a university in another country:
enrolment in a research degree.
Student ID
Number:
Title:
Name:
Citizenship:
Passport No:
Signature:
Other, please specifu:
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Please advise the Scholarships and Financial Support Service if you encounter difficulty in
receiving a student visa. Request to defer an IPRS and APA offer for personal reasons will not be
considered and the University of Sydney reserves the right to withdraw your IPRS and APA if you are
unable to secure a student visa, arrive in Australia and enrol in your course prior to 3l March 2016.
Please return this form within one week from the date of issue of your scholarship offer (please refer to
your email offer) to:
Scholarships and Financial Support Service
Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02)
University of Sydney
NSW 2006
Australia
Phone: +6128627 8ll2
Email : scholarshios. offi cer@sydney.edu.au
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