Earmarked scholarships scheme to support Category 1 project grants

  
      Enrolment status
      
            Future UQ student
      
      Student type
      
            Domestic,
                International
      
      Study level
      
            Postgraduate research (HDR)
      
      Study area
      
            All study areas
      
      Scholarship focus
      
            Academic excellence
      
      Funding type
      
            Living stipend,
                Tuition fees
      
      Scholarship value
      
            Living stipend of $32,192 per annum tax free (indexed annually), your tuition fees covered, and Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
      
      Scholarship duration
      
            3.5 years with the possibility of 1 extension 
      
      Number awarded
      
            May vary

About this scholarship

Earmarked scholarships are funded by the Australian Government to assist PhD students with their living costs and tuition fees. These scholarships are offered for research projects aligned with recently awarded Category 1 research grants and offer PhD students the opportunity to contribute to large projects of national significance with and work with leading researchers.

Eligibility

You're eligible if you:

meet the entry requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

How to apply

View the latest commencement date and ensure you can meet the timeframes. Apply at least 12 weeks prior.

Choose an eligible project and contact the project supervisor to discuss your interest
Prepare your documentation
In your application, under the 'Scholarship and Collaborative study' section, select:
- ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’.
- 'I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'.
- UQ Earmarked Scholarship type

Application dates

The academic year for research students is divided into 4 research quarters (RQ). Check the project page to find out which RQ you need to commence by. You should apply at least 12 weeks before the commencement date.

Research quarter	Starts	Ends
RQ1	1 January	31 March
RQ2	1 April	30 June
RQ3	1 July	30 September
RQ4	1 October	30 December

Start application

Rules

If you receive this scholarship after commencement there will be no retrospective payments of this scholarship.

If you're a domestic part-time student with carer's responsibilities, a medical condition or a disability that prevents you from studying full-time, you may be eligible for scholarship consideration. This is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

International students must study full-time.

Read the UQ Research Scholarships policy