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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: $45,000 per annum (2024 rate), indexed annually, tuition fees
Number awarded: May vary

Earmarked scholarships scheme to support Category 1 project grants

Financial support to cover living costs and tuition for postgraduate research students to work with leading researchers on nationally significant projects that are aligned with recently awarded Category 1 research grants.

Study area: All study areas
Scholarship focus: Academic excellence
Scholarship value: Living stipend of $35,000 per annum tax free (indexed annually), your tuition fees covered, and Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
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 $35,000 per annum tax free (2024 rate), indexed annually, Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Number awarded: May vary

Elevate Scholarship: Boosting women 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 $82,000 depending on study level
Number awarded: May vary

Graduate School Scholarship – Tuition (UQGSS-T)

Financial support covering tuition fees for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students.

Study area: All study areas
Scholarship focus: Academic excellence
Scholarship value: The value of this scholarship depends on the year of commencement, the program, and the academic field.
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: $8,400 (2024 rate, indexed annually)
Number awarded: May vary

Investigating fundamental bubble-particle interactions in three-phase systems

This project aims to study the dynamics of chaotic bubbly flows with suspended particles. Developing predictive capability for these flows will significantly improving the efficacy of numerous engineering processes.

Study area: Engineering, Science and mathematics
Scholarship focus: Academic excellence
Scholarship value: $32,192 per annum (2023 rate), indexed annually
Number awarded: May vary
Opening date: 8 December 2023
Closing date: 31 July 2024

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
Opening date: November 2024
Closing date: January 2025

Schmidt Science Fellowship

This is a fellowship for a PhD candidate to undertake a 12-24 month placement after completing their PhD.

Study area: Architecture, design and urban planning, Computer science and IT, Engineering, Environment, Science and mathematics
Scholarship focus: Academic excellence
Scholarship value: A stipend of $100,000 for living expenses. All costs associated with the Global Meeting Series – including travel, temporary lodging, and meals – are fully reimbursed.
Number awarded: May vary
Opening date: 1 March 2024
Closing date: 21 April 2024