Research Student Support

Postgraduate Research Student Support (PRS) Scheme
The PRSS is financial support for research students in the faculty. The funds can be applied for travel to conferences to present papers (DEST qualified which means the full paper has been peer reviewed and there must be proof of this), fieldwork and equipment.

There will be 3 rounds in 2007
2 April, 4 June and 3 September

• PRSS 2007 Round 3 Application Form

SESQUI Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
University postdoctoral research fellowships for outstanding postdoctoral candidates for full-time research. Available for three years, with a possible one-year extension.

Students interested in this Fellowship, should first contact someone within the disciplinary group with whom they might like to work, and, second, Dr Densil Cabrera () for further information or help.

• Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) Scholarships for PhD students of exceptional research promise. Annual stipend of $17,600 per annum for three years, exempt from taxation, plus an allowance for travel and relocation expenses within Australia.
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• Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (EIPRS) & University of Sydney Postgraduate Award (IPA) For international PhD students of exceptional research promise. Tuition fees for three years (extensions may be granted in certain circumstances), living stipend of $18,009 pa, and Overseas Student Health Cover which may be extended to dependents.
• Faculty Research Scholarships (APA & IPRS/IPA "Top-ups") Research students awarded an APA or IPRS/IPA in any of the five areas of Faculty research strength will be awarded a School Scholarship to increase the stipend to $21,000 pa.
  
  Potential applicants should contact Dr Densil Cabrera () in the first instance.
• AHURI Scholarship
  Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
  Graduate Research Scholarships in Housing and Urban Research
  AHURI Postgraduate Scholarship in Housing and Urban Research
  
  A full-time postgraduate research scholarship is available for a suitably qualified candidate with the equivalent of at least a good honours degree in any discipline relevant to the housing or urban studies field to undertake research studies leading to an MPhil or PhD in the appropriate discipline (eg economics, architecture or urban planning, health sciences, geography). The successful candidate must be prepared to work on a project which is closely related to the AHURI research agenda, details of which can be found on the AHURI website. The scholarship provides an amount identical to the normal APA award for 2003, valued at $18,009 per annum (tax exempt), and may be renewed for up to three and a half years.
  Further information can be obtained from the Director of the AHURI Sydney Research Centre, Associate Professor Judy Yates at the School of Economics and Political Science (H04),
  The University of Sydney NSW 2006
  (Phone: +61 (0)2 9351 3061;
  Fax: +61 (0)2 9351 4341;
  E-mail: .
  Applications should be sent direct to Professor Yates at the above address.
  Closing Date: as for APA
• AHURI Top-up Postgraduate Scholarship in Housing and Urban Research
  A top up scholarship to the value of $7,000 per annum for up to 3 years is available to any full-time research student, Masters or PhD, holding an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA), an Australian Postgraduate Award Industry (APAI), or a university awarded scholarship. Applicants must be prepared to work on a project closely related to the AHURI research agenda, details of which can be found on the AHURI website.
  Further information can be obtained from the Director of the AHURI Sydney Research Centre, Associate Professor Judy Yates at the School of Economics and Political Science (H04),
  The University of Sydney NSW 2006
  Phone: +61 (0)2 9351 3061;
  Fax: +61 (0)2 9351 4341;
  E-mail: .
  Applications should be sent direct to Professor Yates at the above address, along with an indication of which University scholarships have been applied for.
  Closing Date: as for APA

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The Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning at the University of Sydney provides a range of research degrees (MPhil & PhD) in any of our five major areas of research strength. Full time Research students are entitled to a Faculty computer appropriate to the type of work they are doing. All full time PhD and MPhil students are also entitled to a shared office somewhere in the Wilkinson Building.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Research for this degree may be undertaken in any one of the Faculty’s research areas. The degree is awarded for a thesis considered to be a substantial and original contribution to the subject concerned. Some coursework may be required but in no case is it a significant component.
Entry Requirements
A Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with first or second class Honours or an equivalent qualification from an accredited university or institution.
An acceptable statement of research interest (see page 7).
Admission is subject to a probationary period of 12 months.
Admission is based on the quality of previous work, quality of proposal and availability of resources
Duration
The usual length of candidature is 6 to 7 full-time semesters or 12 to 14 part-time semesters for the PhD, (International students may only study on a full-time basis.)
The minimum period of candidature for those holding a Master’s degree is 4 full-time semesters; for candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree with Honours, the minimum period of candidature is 6 full-time semesters.

Master of Philosophy (Architecture) (MPhil(Arch))
Research for this degree may be undertaken in any one of the Faculty’s research areas and may include the requirement for some coursework (up to a maximum of 24 credit points).
Entry requirements
A degree in a relevant discipline.
An acceptable statement of research interest (see page 7).
Admission is subject to a probationary period of 12 months.
Admission is based on the quality of previous work, quality of proposal and availability of resources
Duration
Four full-time semesters; eight part-time semesters. (International students may only study on a full-time basis.)

Fees
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
International fee: AUS $19,000 per year.
Local students are awarded a HECS exemption scholarship for a fixed number of semesters and are not required to pay fees.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
International Fee: AUS $19,000 per year.
Local students are awarded a HECS exemption scholarship for a fixed number of semesters and are not required to pay fees.

How to apply for a research degree
Admission to a research degree in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning involves submitting the University's application (see below for the website) together with a written statement of research interest, perhaps supplemented with examples of relevant prior papers or other evidence of research ability.
Statement of Research Interest
A statement of research interest should be developed in conjunction with one of the academic staff of the Faculty whom you might wish to be your research supervisor. The goal of this statement is to determine whether your research interests are aligned with the research interests of the Faculty, and to help ascertain your background experience in research. A list of all academic staff, their areas of research and research publications are on the web under the various staff or can be obtained by writing to the Faculty. The statement of research interest should be around 1,000 words, and should include your proposed topic area, some indication of what research has already been done in that area, what specific research questions you might propose to pursue, and a brief idea of how you might propose to research them. If admitted, you will work with your supervisor, an associate supervisor and other members of staff to develop a full research proposal during your first year of candidature.

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