Natural Hazards Research Scholarship 2022 at RMIT University

RMIT University, Australia is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing 2022 Scholarship for;

• A Graduate degree Program
• Open to International Students
• To study in all fields of courses offered
• At the RMIT University Australia.

About the RMIT University.

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology usually known as RMIT University is a research university established in Melbourne, Australia.
The university is internationally recognized for providing brilliant vocational and professional education, applied research, and other very practical aspects of education.

It was founded by Francis Ormond in 1887 beginning initially as a night school where courses related to technology, art, and science were offered to students and gained the university status in 1992.

RMIT University ranks 11th in the whole world in the field of art and design subjects and enrolls almost 87,000 students every year, including 34,347 international onshore and offshore students. University also earns $54.1 million through their research income.

Her main campus is in the center of Melbourne city and has huge heritage value as the campus is located in the oldest section of the city.
Yearly, thousands of International Students make RMIT University their choice place of education.

Benefits of Natural Hazards Research Scholarship

Funding for PhD scholarships is limited to three and a half years from the date of commencement. For applicants that have already commenced their studies at the time of their application, the available funding will be calculated pro-rata, based on the period of study that has yet to be completed.

Scholarship funds are intended to fund the student stipend. Use of the funds for any other study-related purpose (for example, to support fieldwork) is at the sole discretion of the Centre.

Scholarship holders will also be able to:

• apply for additional funding support to attend a relevant conference, and to participate in events and activities run by the Centre.
• participate in professional development activities offered by the Centre, which may include writing skills, media and public speaking training, poster design, and other skills.
• apply for short-term placements in Centre partner organisations.
• apply for a Natural Hazards Early Career Researcher Development or Industry Fellowship through the Centre, in the final stages of their study.

Requirements for Natural Hazards Research Scholarship Qualification

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for a Natural Hazards Postgraduate Research Scholarship:

Applicants who are Australian citizens or permanent residents that either:

1. Are enrolled in a research higher degree at an Australian or New Zealand university have been offered a research higher degree position at an Australian or New Zealand university, with a commencement date no later than 12 months after the date on which the application is submitted.
2. Applicants who are international students must be enrolled in their course of study before applying for a scholarship. These applicants must also provide evidence of their ability to use their own separate funding to cover any university tuition fees, as our scholarships are not provided to cover these expenses.
3. Applicants must have (or expect to receive) an Honours degree of at least class 2A or equivalent.
4. Applicants must be studying full time, however where there is a compelling reason, part-time student applications will be considered on a pro-rata scholarship basis.
5. Applicants must have developed a project proposal (no longer than two pages) that focuses on a research area aligned with the Centre’s published research themes and research priorities (found here: https://www.naturalhazards.com.au/research-priorities)
6. Applicants are expected to undertake their research with the support of a research team and provide evidence that the proposed project is aligned with that of the supervisor and research team.
7. All successful students will be required to have an industry sponsor, with whom they can discuss their project and how the outcomes of the research can be used. This can be arranged independently by applicants during the application process, or with the Centre if your application is successful.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the application form.

If you have any questions or need support completing your application, please email [email protected]

Form can be found here. 

For more deails, visit RMIT University website.