Postgraduate (research) scholarships in Australia

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• 92 $273,000 / yr closes 31 Dec 2026 Postgraduate (research)

  Alliance for Healthy Ageing (AHA) in Western Queensland - PhD or MPhil Top-Up Scholarship

  Supervisor: Professor Claire Jackson Associate supervisor: Dr Caroline Nicholson The AHA aims to prevent, delay or reverse frailty in the community. Utilising a multidisciplinary, integrated, digitall…

  University of Queensland

• 84 $15,000 closes 30 Jun 2027 Postgraduate (research)

  The ARC Centre for Climate-Resilient Water has 7 projects across three universities with three themes spanning Collaborative Governance (and Climate Scenario Modelling), Reliable Water and Future Precincts

  Supervisor: Professor Steven Kenway The ARC Training Centre for Climate-Resilient Water is recruiting PhD candidates to join a national research program addressing critical water challenges in a chang…

  University of Queensland

• 84 $53,000 / yr closes in 4d Postgraduate (research)

  Mai Lan Kunzy Scholarship

  This scholarship is maintained by gifts from Dr Hugh E Kunze, who graduated from The University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Science in 1969, a Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry in 1973, and a …

  University of Queensland

• 81 $39,220 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Research project scholarship

  This scholarship supports you to complete a higher degree by research while focusing on a specific project. Explore the projects to find one that suits your research interests. View all projects avail…

  University of Queensland

• 80 $35,000 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Charles M. Lilley Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2025 and is supported from funds held on trust by Perpetual Trustee Company Limited (Perpetual), from the Will of the late Charles Mitford Lilley, who was a medical…

  University of Queensland

• 80 $15,000 / yr closes in 20 days Postgraduate (research)

  Warwick and Nancy Olsen PhD Scholarship

  The scholarship was established in 2011 by Mr Warwick Olsen. The purpose of the scholarship is to support a Higher Degree by Research candidate in the field of biochemical engineering with a particula…

  University of Queensland

• 77 $49,220 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarships

  These scholarships include a living stipend to support you as you complete a research project for your Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy or a research-focused professional doctorate at UQ.

  University of Queensland

• 76 $20,000 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures Top-Up Scholarship

  The Indigenous Futures Centre is excited to support the next generation of Indigenous researchers. In addition to offering an attractive top-up scholarship and research support funds, the Centre provi…

  University of Queensland

• 75 $39,220 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Fellowship support scheme scholarships

  These scholarships are funded by the Australian Government to assist PhD students with their living costs and tuition fees.

  University of Queensland

• 75 $10,000 / yr closes 30 Jun 2027 Postgraduate (research)

  Queensland Academy of Sport Top Up Scholarships

  The University of Queensland (UQ) and Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) are awarding up to 13 research scholarships to fast track sport innovation in the lead up to 2032. Students from a broad range o…

  University of Queensland

• 73 $10,000 closes in 10 days Postgraduate (research)

  Berlin Residency Award

  This scholarship, supported by donors Adjunct Professor Ian Kemidh AM, Ms Roxanne Martens, Mr Simon Hewitt and Ms Maria Crealey, will allocate support and encourage postgraduate students to engage in …

  University of Queensland

• 72 $2,000 closes in 11 days Postgraduate (research)

  Cecilie Anne Sloane Postgraduate English Creative Writing Research Scholarship

  Established in 2006 in memory of Cecilie Anne Sloane, a former tutor and lecturer in the Department of English at The University of Queensland, and maintained by the income from a perpetual endowment …

  University of Queensland

• 72 $5,000 closes in 15 days Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2027

  UNSW offers a wide range of scholarships and awards to support international undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students commencing full-time study at UNSW. Some scholarships will provide a ful…

  University of New South Wales

• 71 $10,000 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  CRC TiME Top-Up Scholarship

  The Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) offers scholarships of up to 3.5 years duration to eligible higher degree research (HDR) students who participate in …

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  D.P. Singhal Travel Grant

  Established in 1995 from a fund that includes a bequest of $25,000 to the University under the will of the late Professor D.P. Singhal, who taught Indian History at the University for 25 years, and do…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $9,375 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  UQ PhD Industry Placement Award

  If you meet the criteria of the UQ PhD Industry Placement Award you will be provided with the award payment upon successful completion of the placement. You will also be considered for a tuition exten…

  University of Queensland

• 70 $20,000 rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Nicklin White Graduate Travel Scholarship

  The Scholarship was established in 2021 by funds received from a UQ Alumnus to encourage young UQ Chemical Engineering Graduates to study for a PhD at some of the world's elite institutions overseas.

  University of Queensland

• 68 $6,500 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Denis J. Murphy Memorial Scholarship

  Established in 1990 in memory of the late Denis Joseph Murphy, a past Reader in History at The University of Queensland and maintained by the income from a fund established by the donations of friends…

  University of Queensland

• 67 $14,000 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  PhD Economics Top-Up scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student

  This Top-Up Scholarship encourages and supports Australian Indigenous PhD students to undertake research at the School of Economics at The University of Queensland.

  University of Queensland

• 66 $5,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Professor Chwei-Liang Chiou Scholarship

  Established in 2022 by the Chiou Family in honour of the late Professor Chwei-Liang Chiou, who taught within the UQ School of Political Science and International Studies for over 40 years. This schola…

  University of Queensland

• 65 $10,000 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Investigation of Railway Studs and Squats Top-Up Scholarship

  Supervisor: Professor Paul Meehan Associate supervisor: Dr Aditya Khanna Rail studs and squats are increasingly important forms of rail damage affecting railway networks in Australia and international…

  University of Queensland

• 65 $10,000 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Poche Centre for Indigenous Health Research Top-Up Scholarships

  The UQ Poche Centre brings together Indigenous and health expertise across the University, and works collaboratively with Indigenous community organisations and health providers, on improving health o…

  University of Queensland

• 64 $6,300 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Au Family Scholarship

  Established in 2025 through an absolute gift from the Au Family.

  University of Queensland

• 63 $1,000 closes in 4d Postgraduate (research)

  Madeleine Taylor Scholarship

  The Madeleine Taylor Scholarship was established in 2011 and is maintained by a bequest from the estate of Madeleine Olive Taylor. The purpose of the scholarship is to support work in women's studies …

  University of Queensland

• 62 $7,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  International House Global Residency Scholarship

  Established in 2024 by a gift from International House at The University of Queensland.

  University of Queensland

• 62 $1,000 closes 24 Jan 2027 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  The Neil Brice Memorial Fund

  This scholarship was established in 1974 with a fund of $5,200 raised by public subscription in memory of Neil Mather Brice, DSc, who at the time of his death was Professor of Electrical Engineering a…

  University of Queensland

• 59 $4,500 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Cynthia Burnett Travel Scholarship

  Established in 2018 by Cynthia Burnett to foster learning of multiple European languages.

  University of Queensland

• 57 May vary closes 19 Feb 2027 Postgraduate (research)

  Richard Cooper Scholarship

  This Scholarship was established in 2006 and is maintained by the Richard Cooper Endowment.

  University of Queensland

• 56 $1,000 rolling Postgraduate (research)

  School of Music HDR Scholarship

  The School of Music provides all confirmed candidates with up to $2,000 (for PhD) or $1,000 (for MPhil) of research support funding over the duration of their HDR candidature. The funding is to help y…

  University of Queensland

• 53 Money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  4MBS Musica Viva Sid Page Memorial Prize in Chamber Music

  The Sid Page Prize was established in 1988 in memory of Sidney B. Page and is maintained from income of a fund established by donations from his family, colleagues and friends. Sidney Page was Deputy …

  University of Queensland

• 53 TBC rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  The Kym Broadhurst Bursary for the Visually Impaired

  This scholarship was established in 2000 and is maintained by gifts from the family of Kym Broadhurst, to encourage excellence in undergraduate or postgraduate study for visually impaired students.

  University of Queensland

• 53 Money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  O'Brien Family Prize for Wind and Brass

  The prize was first offered in 2017 as one of the Fifty $1,000 Alumni Friends Golden Jubilee Bursaries and is maintained by an annual donation from the O'Brien family, who are longstanding supporters …

  University of Queensland

• 53 money equal to the annual income from th rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Percy Brier Memorial Prize

  Percy Brier (1885-1970) was born in Queensland and studied at Trinity College and the Royal Academy of Music. He was a Brisbane-based organist, choral director, composer, music teacher and music histo…

  University of Queensland

• 53 Money equal to the annual income from th rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Robert Dalley-Scarlett Prize

  Dr Robert Dalley-Scarlett (1887-1959) became the youngest Cathedral organist at the time when he was appointed organist and choir-master of Grafton Cathedral at the age of 25 before moving to Brisbane…

  University of Queensland

• 53 UQGRSS rate rolling Postgraduate (research)

  UQ PhD Industry Placement Scholarship

  This is awarded in recognition of the time commitment required to undertake a placement as part of your candidature. If you meet the criteria, this scholarship will provide you with: A 3 month extensi…

  University of Queensland

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Rental Vulnerability

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Technical and System-Level Modelling of Road User Charging Reform

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Acceptability and Behavioural Pathways in Road User Charging Reform

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  The PhD Scholarship in Tripartite Approaches to Tackling Wage Theft

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Henry Jack Cowan Graduate Fellowship

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Generative Visual Pre-training on Unlabelled Big Data

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Digital Technology, Sexuality, and Disability

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Human-Computer Interaction focused on context-aware autonomous vehicle–pedestrian interactions

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  HJ Cowan Architectural Science Scholarship

  Up to $7500 scholarship to financially assist a student researching architectural science at the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Enhanced Business School Research Scholarship

  Minimum $50,207 yearly scholarship to support students to study a PhD or Master of Philosophy at the University of Sydney Business School.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Postgraduate (coursework) · Postgraduate (research)

  Anthony and Sharon Lee Foundation Jazz Scholarship

  This scholarship aims to support outstanding jazz students who are in financial need at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Doris Burnett Ford Scholarship

  This scholarship was founded in 1994 from the estate of Joan Scott Cocks in memory of Doris Burnett Ford. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  The Geoffrey Rothwell Scholarship

  This scholarship was created to support students studying singing at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Helen Myers Scholarship

  This scholarship was created to support female students studying singing at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Chapple/Bremner Scholarship

  This scholarship was created to support students studying singing or piano at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

  University of Sydney

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• 47 $10,000 / yr closed Postgraduate (research)

  Alfred Midgley Postgraduate Scholarship

  The scholarship was established in 2010 and is funded by a bequest from the estate of Zoe Ann Burnett, in memory of her grandfather the late Dr Alfred Midgley. The scholarship is also maintained by a …

  University of Queensland

• 46 $3,500 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Ceridwen Indigenous Scholarship

  Established in 1999 and augmented by gifts from Ceridwen Greenfield and friends.

  University of Queensland

• 44 $5,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  E C Tommerup PhD Regional and Rural Leadership Scholarship

  Through their gift, the donor wishes to support Higher Degree by Research students undertaking research in fields of agricultural science, food science, plant and forestry science, and agribusiness, t…

  University of Queensland

• 51 $7,500 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Emeritus Professor Ted White AM Development Scholarship

  The Ted White Development Scholarship has been created in honour of Emeritus Professor Ted White AM whose contribution to UQ and the field of Chemical Engineering spanned more than 60 years. The purpo…

  University of Queensland

• 48 $5,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Helen Kay PhD Scholarship

  Established by donations from Marie and Alf Berry in memory of their granddaughter Helen Kay, a postgraduate research student who died in 1999 while completing her degree, the scholarship commemorates…

  University of Queensland

• 49 $6,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Joan Allsop Scholarship

  This PhD travel scholarship was established in 2012 and is maintained by donations and a bequest from Dr Joan Allsop.

  University of Queensland

• 38 $1,000 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Mark and Aileen R. Heiser Prize

  Established in 2025 through a gift from Mr Bruce Heiser in honour of his parents, Mark and Aileen Heiser, who were greatly interested in humanities and arts. The prize reflects the Heiser family's leg…

  University of Queensland

• 44 $6,500 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Ronald Stewart and Dorothy Lucinda Pennycuik HDR STEM Travel Scholarship

  Through their gift, Alumni Friends through The Dr Pamela Reisner Bequest, wish to support HDR students in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) at UQ to travel as part of their research at …

  University of Queensland

• 49 $6,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  The Staunton Poetry Scholarship

  Madonna Pearl Staunton OAM (1938-2019) was an artist and poet born in Murwillumbah who lived in Brisbane. Staunton was encouraged to make art by her mother, who was also a painter and poet of repute. …

  University of Queensland

• 45 $3,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Thomas McIntyre Scholarship

  This philanthropic HDR travel scholarship was established in 1961 under the provisions of the will of Miss Monica Francis McIntyre, who died in 1956, in memory of her father Thomas McIntyre, who was a…

  University of Queensland

• 41 $4,000 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  School of Risk and Actuarial Studies Undergraduate Research Award

  The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage undergraduate coursework students who are considering honours and/or postgraduate research in the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at UNSW in the fut…

  University of New South Wales