(1) This Policy provides a framework for the establishment, award and management of Higher Degree by Research (HDR) scholarships at the University of Canberra (University). (2) This Policy applies to: (3) This Policy does not apply to: (4) The responsibilities detailed in this Policy apply to scholarships awarded and managed by the University. (5) The scholarships which are covered by this Policy are the: (6) HDR scholarship recipients who are studying in Australia on an international student visa are first and foremost subject to the study and leave requirements of their visa. Any leave or suspension of scholarship entitlements for international student scholarship recipients must comply with the relevant sections of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 (National Code 2018) established under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (the ESOS Act 2000). (7) The purpose of HDR scholarships is to attract and support candidates to undertake a higher degree by research at the University. (8) The following arrangements are included within the definition of a ‘scholarship’: (9) For the purpose of this Policy, the definition of scholarship excludes ‘short term’ and/or ‘one-off’ funding that could be considered as a prize or a bursary. (10) The establishment of a scholarship may be proposed by any person, group or organisation within or outside the University. (11) Each scholarship will be governed by its own conditions of award. (12) The conditions of award for each scholarship will ensure that: (13) The conditions of award for each scholarship will provide information on, or refer to relevant information on: (14) The establishment of a scholarship will be subject to the approval of the Dean, Graduate Research School, who will ensure that: (15) If the conditions of a specific scholarship or its name or value are unsuitable or become impractical, the Dean, Graduate Research School (or nominated delegate) will consult with the person or donor who initiated its establishment and seek to have the problem addressed. If the matter cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the University, the Council may decide that the scholarship not be offered. (16) Application and assessment for the award of HDR scholarships is detailed in the Higher Degree by Research Scholarship Application and Assessment Procedures. (17) Applicants must meet the prescribed eligibility requirements (as set out in the conditions of award) to be considered for selection for a scholarship. (18) A scholarship will not be awarded if there is no applicant of sufficient merit. (19) A scholarship will be awarded in any given year only if there are sufficient funds available to meet its cost. (20) All applications will be held in confidence by those involved in the scholarship nomination and selection process, until the outcomes have been finalised. (21) The applicant must agree to the conditions of award upon accepting the scholarship. (22) Continued eligibility for scholarships will be assessed formally through the Annual Review of Progress process. (23) All candidates admitted to a HDR course, including scholarship recipients, will be supported by a panel of appropriately qualified and engaged supervisors, as per the Higher Degree by Research Supervision Policy. (24) Supervisory practice is governed by the Higher Degree by Research Supervision Policy. (25) Candidates will be provided with physical facilities, financial assistance and the opportunity to participate in the research culture of their host faculty or institute, and the wider University, in line with the Infrastructure Support for Higher Degree by Research Candidates Policy. (26) Provisions for scholarships offered under the Australian Government Research Training Program are detailed in the conditions of award for each scholarship, see: (27) For each scholarship type, information on eligibility criteria, rates and periods of support, leave provisions, changes to candidature, termination and appeals, is detailed in the conditions of award. (28) Application, selection and offer processes for RTP scholarships are detailed in the Higher Degree by Research Scholarship Application and Assessment Procedures. (29) HDR students who were supported prior to 1 January 2017 by the Research Training Scheme (RTS), International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) and Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) awards and are continuing their studies, will be transitioned to an Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarship or Fees Offset. (30) Support provided by the relevant RTP scholarship (see below) will be at least equivalent to that provided under the previous Commonwealth Government funding, and students will not be disadvantaged. (31) A decision made by the University Research Scholarship Ranking Committee to not award a scholarship is final, unless the applicant can demonstrate that the committee decision was biased and disadvantaged the applicant. (32) Appeals must be in writing and must be provided to the University Research Scholarship Ranking Committee within 20 working days of the applicant being notified of the decision. (33) Grievances relating to academic or administrative actions or decisions taken by the University and its staff in relation to this Policy are to be resolved informally in the first instance. (34) If informal resolution is not possible, the procedures outlined in the Student Grievance Resolution Policy should be applied. (35) Nil. Higher Degree by Research Scholarship and Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship Policy
Section 1 - Purpose
Section 2 - Scope
Section 3 - Principles
Establishment and Award of Scholarships
Award of Scholarships
Facilities and Supervision
Research Training Program Scholarships
Appeals and Grievances
Section 4 - Procedure
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