The apprenticeship of this particular university is offered based on two fundamental principles: religious beliefs of the candidates & their past academic merit. This very approach to its student admission was, indeed, a revolutionary step in the mid-19th century – that was contrary against the traditional norms of university education. This breakthrough led to an upside radical change in the context of university prospects in Britain and Europe, that spread to the then colonialized New South Wales.

• Recipients of this scholarship will have the opportunity to specialize in one of three areas : synthesis, structural and physical property characterization, or data mining and computational modeling. They will also have the flexibility to engage across all facets of the research project.

Under the terms of the scholarship, recipients are entitled to up to 20 working days of recreational leave per year, which may be accrued over the duration of the scholarship. However, any unused leave will be forfeited upon the termination or completion of the scholarship. Recreational leave does not include additional leave loading, and approval from the supervisor is required prior to taking leave.

Scholarship recipients may also avail themselves of up to 10 working days of sick leave per year, which can be accrued over the tenure of the scholarship. Additionally, students with family responsibilities or those caring for sick dependents may convert up to five days of their sick leave entitlement to career’s leave, upon presentation of appropriate medical certification. Notification to the supervisor is mandatory in the event of sick leave.

Furthermore, scholars have the opportunity to conduct up to 12 months of their research outside Australia, subject to approval from their supervisor, Head of School, and the Faculty. Such approval is contingent upon the essential nature of the research for the completion of the degree and must be sought through the Higher Degree by Research Administration Centre (HDRAC).

Benefits: The scholarship provides a stipend allowance equivalent to $29,880 per annum (indexed annually on 1 January) for a duration of up to 3.5 years, subject to satisfactory academic performance.

Eligibility Criteria : Applicants must

• Have received an unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled to study full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program within the School of Chemistry, University of Sydney.
• Hold an honors degree (First Class or Second Class upper) or a master’s degree in a related field with a substantial research component, or possess equivalent qualifications.
• Demonstrate a commitment to research in the field of solid-state magnetic materials.
• Be willing to work at major neutron and X-ray scattering facilities.
• Eligible Regions: Open to All.