Postgraduate (research) scholarships in Australia

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• 94 $60,000 / yr closes 01 Jun 2026 Postgraduate (research)

  HDR Philanthropic Living Stipend Scholarships in Surgery

  On offer, are a selection of philanthropic HDR scholarships in surgery, awarded to exceptional applicants demonstrating outstanding academic merit and research potential. Professor Philip Walker Surge…

  University of Queensland

• 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

• 80 $36,400 / 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

• 79 $7,232 closes 31 May 2026 Postgraduate (research)

  Peter Whiteman Memorial Bursary

  Established in 1987 by a fund of some $11,000 raised by colleagues and friends in memory of Associate Professor Peter Carlile Whiteman, Reader in Tropical Agronomy at the University of Queensland, who…

  University of Queensland

• 78 $47,500 closes in 16 days Postgraduate (research)

  Restoring the identity of Country with cultural fire: Building resilient agricultural landscapes

  Project 1: Analysis and Interpretation of Indigenous Cultural fire and Landscape Management Data Project 2: Cultural Burning Practices - Field Research and Data Generation You will be supported on cam…

  University of Queensland

• 76 $47,500 / 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 $37,500 / 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 UQ and QAS are awarding up to 8 research scholarships (commencement 2024-2027) to fast track sport innovation ahead of Brisbane 2032. Students from a broad range of disciplines are encouraged to a…

  University of Queensland

• 72 $4,000 closes in 5d Postgraduate (research)

  UQ-Technical University of Munich Travel Bursary

  UQ is funding a limited number of travel bursaries valued at AU$4000 each to support UQ HDR candidates to travel to the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in 2026 for Research Exchange or as part of…

  University of Queensland

• 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

• 71 $9,375 / yr 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

• 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

• 70 $5,000 closes 18 Jun 2026 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 3, 2026

  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

• 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)

  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

• 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

• 60 $5,000 opens Aug 2026 Postgraduate (research)

  Douglas H.K. Lee Family Scholarship

  This scholarship was founded in 1987 by a series of gifts from Dr D. H. K. Lee, Foundation Professor of Physiology at UQ.

  University of Queensland

• 60 $5,000 opens Aug 2026 Postgraduate (research)

  William Nathaniel Robertson Scholarship

  The scholarship was founded in 1984 by a bequest of $10,000 under the will of Clara Joan Roe, in memory of her father, William Nathaniel Robertson, Vice-Chancellor of the University 1926-1938.

  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

• 56 $1,000 rolling 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

• 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 May vary rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Constantine Aspromourgos Memorial Scholarship for Greek Studies

  The scholarship was established in 1994 in memory of Constantine Aspromourgos and is maintained from a fund donated by his wife, Patricia Phyllis Aspromourgos.

  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 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

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  The Linda Kingsbury Jeffery Scholarship for Singing

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

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  The Donald Lionel Edgerton Scholarship

  This scholarship was created to support male operatic studies students at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Sarah and Murial Jeavons Memorial Scholarship

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

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  The Olive Margaret Stewart Bequest

  This scholarship was created to support students studying music and voice at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Corinna D'Hage Mayer String Scholarship

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

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  The Elise Herrman Scholarship

  This scholarship provides financial support to undergraduate and postgraduate music students.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  John Dorothy Vimpani Pianoforte Fund

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

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  The Ted and Susan Meller Memorial Scholarship Fund

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

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Richard Merewether French Horn Fellowship

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

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Greenberg-Gurney-Jensen Fund

  This scholarship was created to support students studying classical music, including early music and opera studies, at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Margaret Henderson Scholarship

  This scholarship was founded in 1993 from donations from Mrs Margaret Henderson. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply.

  University of Sydney

• 53 Varies rolling Honours · Postgraduate (coursework)

  The Kathleen E Armstrong Bequest

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

  University of Sydney

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• 38 $1,000 / yr closed Postgraduate (research) · Honours

  Daniel Walker McLeod Bursary

  This scholarship was established in 1963 by a gift of $4,000 from Miss J.A. McLeod, Mrs E.M. Stitt, and Miss G.E. McLeod. It is in memoriam of their brother Daniel Walker McLeod, grazier, of Glen Alvo…

  University of Queensland

• 50 $6,500 closed 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

• 45 $3,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Dr Belinda Lloyd Memorial Translational Research Travel Grant

  The Dr Belinda Lloyd Memorial Translational Research Travel Grant was established and endowed in 2023 in memory of Dr Belinda Lloyd, a celebrated academic and passionate advocate for vulnerable people…

  University of Queensland

• 58 $20,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Google PhD Fellowships

  Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of …

  University of Queensland

• 47 $4,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Kinnane PhD Bursary in Art History and Museum Studies

  The scholarship was established in 2017 and is maintained by the income of a perpetual endowment fund from a bequest to The University of Queensland under the will of Paula Ruth Kinnane, who graduated…

  University of Queensland

• 38 $2,000 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Roslyn Griffiths Veterinary Science Bursary

  This scholarship was established in 2018 by a bequest from Edna Dorothy Griffiths, to assist students from a disadvantaged background studying veterinary science at The University of Queensland.

  University of Queensland

• 35 Varies closed Postgraduate (research)

  School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences (SCMB) HDR Travel Awards

  Applicants for all awards must be confirmed Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students undertaking postgraduate research and enrolled through the School of Chemis

  University of Queensland

• 47 $4,500 closed Postgraduate (research) · Honours

  The S.D. Golding Postgraduate Geochemistry Prize

  This scholarship was established by Emeritus Professor Sue Golding in 2018. Professor Golding was a treasured staff member and an alumnus of The University of Queensland. Throughout the 1970s she work…

  University of Queensland

• 63 $37,500 / yr closed Postgraduate (research)

  UQ-Exeter Institute joint PhD

  The University of Queensland and the University of Exeter are seeking exceptional students to join a world-leading, international research partnership. This partnership is tackling major challenges fa…

  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