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(h) not previously have received an IPRS for a doctoral degree, unless converting to a masters by
research degree; and
(i) not previously have received an IPRS for a masters by research degree, unless:
(i) that degree was completed and the student is immediately undertaking a doctoral degree; or
(ii) the student has converted their HDR under paragraph 3.25.15 of the Commonwealth
Scholarships Guidelines (Research) 2012 (the Guidelines).
2. OFFER PROCESS
The University may only offer the IPRS as a result of:
(a) an application lodged as part of a competitive application process; or
(b) the University agreeing to continue an IPRS for a student who is already in receipt of an IPRS and:
(i) is transferring from another provider under paragraph 4.25.10 of the Guidelines; or
(ii) is converting their HDR under paragraph 4.25.15 of the Guidelines; or
(iii) has completed a masters by research degree and is immediately proceeding to a doctoral degree
in a related field.
3. VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP
The maximum value of an IPRS in a year is equal to:
(a) the estimated annual tuition fee, as specified in the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and
Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), for the HDR being undertaken by the student; and
(b) the cost of a standard OSHC policy approved by Department of Health and which covers the
student and their spouse and dependants (if any) for the period of the IPRS.
4. TENURE CONDITIONS
The following tenure conditions apply to the IPRS:
(a) The IPRS must be taken up by the census date of the relevant semester for which the offer is
made. The IPRS cannot be deferred.
(b) The duration of an IPRS is three years for doctoral degrees and two years for masters by research
degrees.
(c) The duration of an IPRS will be reduced by any periods of study undertaken:
(i) towards the course of study prior to the commencement of the IPRS; and
(ii) during suspension of the IPRS
(d) The University may approve extensions to the duration of an IPRS subject to funding availability.
(e) Students must be making satisfactory progress and the grounds for an extension must relate to
the study only and are beyond the control of the student.
(f) Applications for extension must be supported by the principal supervisor and endorsed by the
Facultys/Institutes academic officer responsible for HDR students [Responsible Academic Officer]
(RAO). Extensions will be subject to approval by the Dean, Graduate Research School and funding
availability.
5. ONGOING ELIGIBILITY
The University must monitor the ongoing eligibility of a student to ensure that the student continues
to meet the eligibility requirements for the IPRS as set out in paragraph 3.10 of the Guidelines. The
continuation of an IPRS is subject to the IPRS holder maintaining satisfactory progress. IPRS holders
must also comply with the Universitys rules and regulations relating to Graduate Research Study
available on the University website at: http://www.gsu.uts.edu.au/rules/11-index.html.
6. SUSPENSION OF SCHOLARSHIP
A student may apply to the University for suspension of their IPRS prior to the period of suspension.
The approval of suspensions will be at the discretion of the Dean of the Graduate Research School.
7. TRANSFER TO ANOTHER PROVIDER
If an IPRS holder wants to transfer to another provider, the following conditions apply:
(a) A student in receipt of an IPRS may transfer the IPRS to another provider in exceptional
circumstances only.
(b) Students may continue to receive an IPRS only if the former provider supports the students
transfer and the new provider agrees to continue the IPRS.
(c) The new provider must ensure that it receives information from the former provider on any IPRS
duration consumed and payment received by the IPRS holder.
(d) Change of provider does not constitute sufficient grounds for a subsequent extension of the IPRS.
8. CONVERSION OF DEGREES
The following conditions apply if an IPRS holder wishes to convert their HDR:
(a) An IPRS holder may convert from a masters by research degree to a doctoral degree or from a
doctoral degree to a masters by research degree and continue to receive their IPRS.
(b) The maximum duration of a converted IPRS becomes that for the new research degree minus
periods of study undertaken towards the related degree prior to the conversion.
9. EMPLOYMENT
The following conditions apply if an IPRS holder wishes to undertake work other than work that is
specified as a course requirement:
(a) An IPRS holder with a student visa may undertake work unrelated to their course requirements
consistent with the conditions of the student visa provided the IPRS holder obtains the approval of
the RAO and the Graduate Research School prior to undertaking such work.
(b) The University may not approve an IPRS holder undertaking work unless it is satisfied that the
work will not interfere with the IPRS holders study programme.
(c) The University may approve work subject to conditions determined by the University in its
absolute discretion.
(d) Work commitments cannot be accepted as grounds for an extension of the duration of the IPRS.
10. TERMINATION OF AN IPRS
The IPRS will be terminated:
(a) if the IPRS holder ceases to meet the eligibility criteria as specified other than during a period in
which the IPRS has been suspended; or
(b) once the maximum duration of the IPRS has been reached; or