The ANII Uruguay and Macquarie University Co‑Funded Scholarship supports talented Uruguayan citizens who want to pursue a Master of Research (MRes) or PhD at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. This co‑funded research scholarship offers a combination of tuition support, stipend, health cover, and travel allowance for eligible research candidates.
About the ANII Uruguay and Macquarie University Co‑Funded Scholarship
Macquarie University partners with the National Research and Innovation Agency of Uruguay (ANII) to train Uruguayan researchers in high‑impact disciplines through co‑funded postgraduate scholarships. The programme encourages students whose research aligns with priority areas such as agriculture, health, environment, ICT, energy, and more to apply for Session 2 2026 entry.
Why Choose The ANII Uruguay and Macquarie University Co‑Funded Scholarship?
This scholarship provides full research funding that removes many financial barriers to postgraduate study in Australia. It supports you with tuition fee coverage, a generous living stipend, health insurance, and a travel allowance. You will conduct research with expert faculty in world‑class facilities, gain valuable international research experience, and build a strong professional and academic profile.
ANII Uruguay and Macquarie University Co‑Funded Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Host Institution: Macquarie University
- Scholarship Name: ANII Uruguay and Macquarie University Co‑Funded Scholarship
- Study Level: Master of Research (MRes) & PhD (Doctoral)
- Coverage: Tuition fee offset; living stipend; health insurance; travel support
- Stipend Value: AUD 39,700 per year (indexed)
- Application Deadline: 17 March 2026 (11:59 pm Sydney time)
- Programme Start: Session 2 2026
- Eligible Applicants: Uruguayan citizens admitted to an MRes or PhD at Macquarie University
- Research Areas: Agriculture; health; ICT; renewable energy; biodiversity; social development; transport & tourism; and other defined priority areas
Scholarship Benefits
- Provide tuition fee support for the full duration of the degree (up to 1 year for MRes; up to 3 years for PhD).
- Offer a living allowance stipend of ~AUD 39,700 per year, indexed for full‑time study.
- Include Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students.
- Cover a return airfare between Uruguay and Australia (capped at AUD 5,000) for PhD scholars.
- Enable research training in priority scientific and technological fields.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold Uruguayan citizenship.
- Gain admission to a full‑time MRes or PhD programme at Macquarie University for Session 2 2026.
- Prepare a research proposal that aligns with one of the priority research areas listed by the ANII‑Macquarie partnership.
- Meet the standard admission and English language requirements for Macquarie University.
- Forward your Macquarie admission letter to ANII by the deadlines indicated in the co‑funding process.
Required Documents
You should prepare and submit:
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates.
- Research proposal or statement of research intent.
- Evidence of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS/TOEFL) if required by the programme.
- Valid passport and identification showing Uruguayan citizenship.
- Any additional documents required by Macquarie’s admission process.
Application Process & Timeline
- Select the MRes or PhD programme at Macquarie University that matches your research interests.
- Prepare and submit your online admission application through Macquarie University before 17 March 2026.
- If successful, receive your Offer of Admission and Funding from Macquarie University.
- Forward your admission letter to ANII by the dates indicated in the scholarship guidelines for final selection.
- ANII will make the final scholarship selection and notify both you and Macquarie University of the outcome.
- Upon acceptance, prepare for study in Australia, including visa, travel, and housing arrangements.
