the university of newcastle australia has announced 10 new scholarships for indian students to undertake phd research the scholarships will provide return airfares between the two countries full tuition costs and a living allowance of up to 22000 australian dollars per year approximately rs 60000 for up to threeandahalf years this significant commitment is a reflection of the universitys strategic approach to engaging india and supporting high quality students from india we hope this will help excellent postgraduate students undertake research in any of the disciplines at the university they will add to the over 300 indian students already studying at newcastle said kevin mcconkey deputy vicechancellor academic university of newcastle mcconkey was in india recently as part of a ninemember delegation from the university visiting to evaluate areas of mutual benefit our approach is to be strategic and selective in our engagement the dynamic and progressive nature of india and its research and educational institutions provide great opportunities to benefit indian and australian students and faculty as well as to advance research in areas of importance to both our countries said william purcell pro vicechancellor international university of newcastle