Summary
| Enrolment status | New students |
|---|---|
| Student type | Domestic students, International students |
| Level of study | Higher Degree by Research |
| Study area | All study areas |
| HDR funding type | Living stipend scholarship, Tuition Scholarship |
| Scholarship value | Living stipend of $28,092 per annum tax free (2020 rate), indexed annually, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) |
| Scholarship duration | 3 years with the possibility of two 6-month extensions in approved circumstances. |
Scholarship description
These scholarships are funded by the Australian Government to assist PhD students with their living costs. Scholarships are offered for projects that are aligned with recently awarded Category 1 research grants. They offer students the opportunity to work with leading researchers and contribute to large projects of national significance.
Available projects are organised under the following areas:
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must meet the entry requirements for a higher degree by research.
Before you apply
If this scholarship has rules, download and read them before applying.
How to apply
Apply for this scholarship when you apply for a higher degree by research. There is no separate application for this scholarship.
Before submitting an application you should:
- check your eligibility
- prepare your documentation
When you apply, please ensure that under the scholarships and collaborative study section you:
- Select ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
- Select 'I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'.
- Select the UQ Earmarked Scholarship type,
See an example of what you have to do
Learn more about applying for a higher degree by research at UQ
Due date
These scholarships do not have a closing date.
Terms and conditions
Read the policy on UQ Research Scholarships.
A domestic part-time student with carer’s responsibilities, a medical condition or a disability, which prevents them from studying full time may be eligible for scholarship consideration, on a case by case basis.
International students must study full time.
If you are awarded a scholarship after commencement there will be no retrospective payments of this scholarship.
Enrolment in a PhD program is in research quarters (not semesters); and commencement in a research quarter is fixed to a specific period. Recipients of these scholarships may commence in any research quarter.