University of New South Wales - Graduate Research School - UNSW Local Research Scholarships Part-time awards

Part-time scholarships are only approved in the following categories:

(i) Exceptional circumstances - includes demonstrable significant carer commitments or where medical conditions prevent full-time study

(ii) Undertaking Commonwealth Training Scheme (CTS) training concurrently with the higher research degree.

Part-time scholarships are not available if you are seeking the part-time status to undertake employment. Part-time study is equivalent to 50% of full time study.

A statement of reasons for part-time study needs to be attached to the application form, along with a supporting statement from the proposed supervisor and any other relevant documentation. You must be able to demonstrate the following:

Carer responsibilities for a pre-school aged child, or
Carer responsibilities for school aged children as a sole parent with limited access to outside support, or
Carer responsibilities for an invalid or disabled spouse, child or parent, or
A medical condition which limits your capacity to undertake full-time study (supported by a medical certificate).