Both domestic and foreign students can apply for fully supported research scholarships to pursue graduate degrees at the University of Canberra in Australia. Those who are interested in applying and learning more about this opportunity should click here.
About University of Canberra Research Scholarship i
Opportunity Details
The University of Canberra offers a limited number of University Research Scholarships to enable highly qualified candidates to undertake full-time study towards a Higher Degree by Research. These scholarships are highly competitive, with less than 10% of applicants receiving an award in the previous round. Selection is based on several factors, including academic merit, strategic alignment, the quality of the research proposal, research experience including publications and priority groups.
Benefits of University of Canberra Research Scholarship i
Specific to Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarships and UC Higher Degree by Research Stipend Scholarships for domestic and international applicants.
- $36225.00 per annum (2025 rate, tax-free) stipend to assist with living costs.
- International candidates approved to commence offshore will not be paid their stipend scholarship until they are able to undertake their research onshore. The stipend will be back paid once they arrive at the University of Canberra, Bruce campus.
- Refer to Tax and Part-time Scholarships for more information. International candidates may also be awarded a tuition fee sponsorship to cover tuition fees.
University of Canberra Research Scholarship i Requirements
To be considered for the University of Canberra Scholarship, you must:
- Domestic student (Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen) or international student
- not have previously held an Australian-Government-funded research scholarship for more than 6 months.
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For the allocation of scholarships, the following applicants will be given priority:
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Applicants approved for admission to PhD with an Australian First-Class Honours result, or qualification or Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) considered by the University to be equivalent (e.g. Master by coursework with a research project of at least 25% of the course with a result of at least 80).
- Current PhD candidates who have successfully achieved Confirmation of Candidature and have completed less than two years of candidature (EFT) at the commencement of the semester.
- Applicants identified and approved for the National Industry PhD Program – Industry Linked stream.
- Indigenous Australian applicants approved for admission to a PhD.
Application Date and Process
- Potential PhD domestic and international candidates must apply through the HDR Application Portal – you need to apply for HDR Admission first, you will then have access to a separate application form that must be submitted for a Research Scholarship.
- Current PhD candidates* at the University of Canberra can also apply for a Research Scholarship. You must complete a Research Scholarship application via the HDR Application Portal.
* Preference will be given to PhD candidates who have successfully achieved Confirmation of Candidature and have completed no more than two years of candidature EFT.
Application Deadline
30 September, 2025
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