Research Program Applications and Research Scholarship Applications
PRE-APPLICATION
How do I apply for a research program at UNSW? How do I apply for a scholarship?
To find details of UNSW Academic Research Programs as well as the application process, please refer to the following link:
For details of the scholarship application process, please refer to the following link:
If you are an Australian or New Zealand Permanent Resident or Citizen, please follow the domestic link. If you are an International student, please follow the International link.
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I am having trouble finding a supervisor.Are you able to provide assistance with this?
You can find details of our Academic staff and their projects, at the “Find a Researcher” tab on the research website:
If, after checking the website, you are still experiencing difficulty finding an appropriate supervisor, please contact the Postgraduate Coordinator of the School in which the research you are interested would most likely be conducted. A full list of Postgraduate Coordinators can be found at:
http://research.unsw.edu.au/postgraduate-coordinator-contacts
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I am currently in the process of applying for Permanent Residency, should I apply as a Domestic or International student?
For your program application, please apply using your current residential status. This can be updated when your residential status changes.
If you are also applying for a scholarship and you are unsure of what your status will be at the time that the application results are announced, you should apply for both a domestic and an international scholarship to maximise your chances. Please note that if you are offered a scholarship based on a residential status that is not current at the time of your commencement, you will be unable to take up that scholarship.
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I am an International applicant but I don’t have my IELTS results yet. Will my application still be processed?
You do not necessarily need to provide an IELTS result or other proof of English proficiency at the time of your application either for the research program or scholarship. If you satisfy all other admission criteria and appropriate supervision and resources are available, your application will be assessed and a Conditional Offer into the program will be made to you pending receipt of your proof of English proficiency. Similarly, your scholarship application will be ranked with all others pending receipt of your proof of English proficiency. However, it is important to note that you will not be made an Unconditional or Firm Offer either into the research program or for a scholarship until English proficiency has been proven so it is best to forward to us as quickly as possible.
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I do not have an IELTS result but have a strong command of the English Language. How can I prove my English ability?
Please find details of the UNSW English requirements policy at the following link:
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How do I submit my documents when applying for admission and/or a scholarship? Do I need to submit a hard copy or should I apply electronically?
Please refer to the following link for document submission guidelines:
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I am wondering how you determine position in cohort. Is there anywhere I can look up this information? Or should I provide an estimate?
Not all universities are able to provide this information. If you are able to obtain it, it may assist with your application. However, it is not compulsory for you to do so.
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If I supply my academic results to you, are you able to tell me if I am eligible for a scholarship? What are my chances of getting one? How many are offered?
Details of eligibility for our International & Domestic Scholarships can be found in the respective Scholarship Application Guidelines available for download under 'Related Links' on the following pages:
Unfortunately we cannot comment on the likelihood of your success in being awarded a scholarship as this depends on a number of factors including the number of scholarships available and the number of qualified applicants both of which can vary substantially each semester.
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POST-APPLICATION
I have submitted my scholarship application. Will I receive a confirmation that all documents have been received?
We will confirm the receipt of all emails including those with supporting documents attached. Your documents will then be prepared for assessment. Your application form includes a checklist of all required documents so please read this carefully.
Please note that we are unable to confirm the receipt of your referees’ reports with you. Please check directly with your referee if you wish to follow up as to whether they have been sent as we confirm receipt directly with each referee.
After you have submitted your documents, you will not be contacted again until the ranking process has been finalised. The dates of the expected release of scholarship offers can be found at:
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I have submitted my research program application online but do not have a Student ID. When will I get one?
You will receive your Student ID approximately 3-5 working days following lodgement of your application online. If you have not received it after this period, please contact the Admissions and Scholarships Team in the Graduate Research School.
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How do I track the progress of my program application?
You can track your online program application at MyUNSW. There is an average turn-around time of six to eight weeks for the finalisation of research program applications.
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The scholarship outcome notification date has passed and I have not yet received notification of my result. Are all applicants contacted?
Yes, we notify all applicants by email, both successful and unsuccessful, from the date advertised on our website. Occasionally the process will take longer if we need to wait for pending academic results such as your honours or masters program results or other documentation.
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I have a scholarship. How do I accept my offer online without paying the $4,000 tuition fee deposit?
Please print and email your acceptance form and attach proof that you have been awarded a scholarship that will cover your tuition fees. Your acceptance form will then be processed manually and you will not need to pay the deposit.
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I have received a receipt/offer letter for my admission application, and the address appears to be incorrect. Can you update my address?
Please note, if you have arranged your application through an agent, normally correspondence would show the address of the agent. If you have not applied through an agent and the address is incorrect, please contact us directly.
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POST FIRST PAYMENT
I submitted my COMMENCEMENT OF STUDY FORM to activate my scholarship payments yesterday but when I log onto MyUNSW, it asks me to pay the tuition fee. Could you please tell me what should I do next?
Once we notify you that your commencement form has been processed, the notification on MyUNSW will no longer appear. However, you may need to wait 24 hours for this to update the system.
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Why did I receive more/less money in my first pay?
For scholarship payment details, please see:
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