The University of Canberra offers a limited number of University Research Scholarships to enable highly qualified international students 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.
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When is the Application Deadline:
📅 September 30, 2025
🎓 Tell Me About The Award:
The University of Canberra (UC) Research Scholarships offer a limited number of highly competitive, fully funded opportunities for outstanding students (domestic and international) to pursue a Higher Degree by Research (HDR)—such as a PhD.
Selection is based on academic merit, research proposal quality, research experience (e.g. publications), and alignment with UC’s strategic research priorities.
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Available scholarships include:
- Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarships
- UC HDR Stipend Scholarships
- Industry Co-funded Scholarships
- Faculty-Managed Scholarships
Which Fields are Eligible?
Research in any discipline aligned with UC’s focus on:
- Economic, Environmental & Social Sustainability
- Faculty-specific research areas (check faculty pages for details)
🏷️ Type:
🎓 PhD / Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarships
Who can Apply?
- Domestic (Australian citizens/permanent residents, NZ citizens)
- International students
- Current UC PhD candidates with <2 years & confirmed candidature
- Indigenous Australian applicants
- Applicants with First-Class Honours or Master’s (min. 25% research + 80% score)
- Candidates under the National Industry PhD Program – Industry Linked Stream
How are Applicants Selected?
- Academic qualifications
- Strategic alignment of the research topic
- Research proposal quality
- Research experience (including publications)
- Faculty ranking and merit-based review by the UC Research Scholarship Committee
Which Countries Are Eligible?
All countries
Where will the Award be Taken?
University of Canberra, Bruce Campus – Australia
Note: Offshore candidates will begin receiving stipends once they arrive on campus.
How Many Awards?
Not specified – limited number awarded based on merit (less than 10% success rate in previous round)
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- AUD $36,225 per year tax-free stipend (2025 rate)
- Tuition fee sponsorship for international students
- Back-pay of stipend for approved offshore starts
- Research support and supervision at a top-tier university
How Long Will the Award Last?
Up to 3.5 years (full-time)
How to Apply:
- Apply for HDR Admission via UC’s HDR Portal
- After submission, access and complete the Research Scholarship application form
- Current PhD students can log in directly to apply for the scholarship
🔗 Visit the Award Webpage for Details: https://www.canberra.edu.au/uc-research/graduate-research/university-research-scholarships
