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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarships

Financial support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students studying a Master of Philosophy or a Doctor of Philosophy in any field.

Study area: All study areas
Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence
Scholarship value: Living stipend of $46,400 per annum (2025 rate), indexed annually, your tuition fees covered
Number awarded: May vary

Fellowship support scheme scholarships

Financial support to cover living costs and tuition for postgraduate research students to work with leading researchers.

Study area: All study areas
Scholarship focus: Academic excellence
Scholarship value: Living stipend of $36,400 per annum (2025 rate) indexed annually, your tuition fees covered
Number awarded: May vary

Graduate School Scholarships (UQGSS) – includes Research Training Program (RTP)

Financial support for domestic and international postgraduate research students studying the Doctor of Philosophy or a research-focused professional doctorate at UQ.

Study area: All study areas
Scholarship focus: Academic excellence
Scholarship value: Living stipend of $36,400 per annum tax free (2025 rate), indexed annually, Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Number awarded: May vary

CSC-UQ PhD Scholarship (China Scholarship Council)

Financial support for research students from China to join the PhD program at UQ.

Study area: All study areas
Scholarship focus: Academic excellence, Diversity
Scholarship value: Living allowance, health insurance in Australia, one return airfare from China to Australia, your Australian Student Visa application fees, and a UQ tuition fee scholarship
Number awarded: May vary

Optomechanical sensing

Financial support for a PhD student to work on a project that will drive forward the applications of optomechanical sensors in navigation and communications, working closely with NASA and Australian Defence.

Study area: Engineering, Science and mathematics
Scholarship focus: Academic excellence
Scholarship value: $32,192 per annum (2023 rate), indexed annually. A top-up of $6,000 per annum is also available.
Number awarded: May vary

UQ PhD Industry Placement Scholarship

Financial support in recognition of the time commitment required to undertake a placement during an HDR candidature.

Study area: All study areas
Scholarship focus: Experiences and employability
Scholarship value: $9,100 (2025 rate, indexed annually)
Number awarded: May vary

ACSPRI Fellowship Program

Financial support for PhD candidates who study in a social science discipline.

Study area: Arts, humanities and social sciences
Scholarship focus: Academic excellence
Scholarship value: $10,000 per year, and financial support to participate in ACSPRI courses and events.
Number awarded: May vary
Opening date: 4 June 2025
Closing date: 28 July 2025

Elevate Scholarship: Boosting diversity in STEM

Financial support for students who identify as a woman or non-binary person and who study in STEM fields.

Study area: Agriculture and animal sciences, Computer science and IT, Engineering, Environment, Science and mathematics
Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Diversity, Financial hardship, Rural or remote
Scholarship value: From $30,000 to $150,250 depending on study level
Number awarded: May vary
Opening date: 1 May 2025
Closing date: 1 September 2025

Doctor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Scholarship in Equine Medicine

This is a philanthropic living scholarship open to Doctor of Veterinary Clinical Science students undertaking research in equine medicine within the School of Veterinary Science

Study area: Agriculture and animal sciences
Scholarship focus: Academic excellence
Scholarship value: $52,352 / annum (2025 rate, indexed annually)
Number awarded: 1
Opening date: 1 January 2026
Closing date: 1 March 2026

Eco-efficient Beneficiation of Minerals PhD Scholarships

Financial support for a PhD student to work on a project that will develop transformational technologies for enabling a competitive and environmentally sustainable future for Australia’s minerals industry.

Study area: Engineering
Scholarship focus: Academic excellence
Scholarship value: $36,400 per annum tax free (2025 rate), indexed annually
Number awarded: May vary
Opening date: 12 June 2025
Closing date: 26 June 2025