Australia Awards Scholarships provide opportunities to citizens of participating countries, for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at Australian institutions.
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Graduate research scholarships can support you while you study and provide access to the tools and resources you need to pursue your research. Here you can explore your options and find the right one for you.
Stipend scholarships provide an allowance for general living costs whilst you study, such as rent or groceries.
Browse scholarshipsTuition fee scholarships cover the cost of tuition for a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree.
Learn moreRTP allowance scholarships assist with ancillary costs such as supporting your relocation to Australia.
Learn moreExternal organisations also offer grants and scholarships to support research candidates that you may wish to explore.
Learn moreStipend scholarships provide financial assistance for general living costs to candidates undertaking a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree.
Stipend scholarships are competitive and awarded following a merit-based selection process. Candidates with strong academic credentials and research potential are encouraged to apply.
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Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend ScholarshipThe Australian Government offers Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarships to support both domestic and international candidates undertaking a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree. |
The successful applicant will be awarded:
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Twice per annum:
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ACU Stipend ScholarshipThe Australian Catholic University offers ACU Stipend Scholarships to support both domestic and international candidates undertaking a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree. |
The successful applicant will be awarded:
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Twice per annum:
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Camera-Based Markerless Motion Capture for Enhanced Athletic Performance and Injury PreventionAustralian Catholic University (ACU) and VueMotion are offering one full-time PhD scholarship to undertake sport science research using artificial intelligence to quantify athletic performance. |
The successful applicant will be awarded:
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Friday 4 October 2024 |
Talk and learning in mathematics in the early yearsAustralian Catholic University (ACU) is offering one full-time PhD scholarship to undertake research into the role of talk in relation to mathematical thinking in small group work with early years (Grades 1 and 2) students. |
The successful applicant will be awarded:
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Friday 25 October 2024 |
Tuition fee scholarships cover the cost of your course fees.
All domestic candidates approved for enrolment in a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree at ACU will receive an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship. This scholarship covers the cost of your course for the minimum duration and is valued at c. $30,000 per annum.
International candidates may apply for an ACU Tuition Fee Scholarship valued at c. $30,000 per annum.
RTP allowance scholarships are available to all candidates currently enrolled in a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree at ACU, to assist with the ancillary costs incurred in undertaking your candidature. The RTP allowance scholarship has two forms:
The RTP Allowance (Overseas Student Health Care Policy) will cover the cost of one Overseas Student Health Care Policy for international candidates.
The RTP Allowance (Relocation) is a contribution to the costs of an overseas candidate's relocation to Australia for the purposes of commencing a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree at ACU. To apply for the RTP Allowance (Relocation), complete the Application Form (Docx) and return via email to res.finance@acu.edu.au.
For further information about the RTP Allowance Scholarships, please refer to section 4 of the Research Training Program Scholarship Policy.
External organisations also offer grants and scholarships that you may want to explore. Follow the links below for more information about eligibility criteria, the value of the scholarships and how to apply. Once you have found the right scholarship for you, you can apply directly through the organisation.
Australia Awards Scholarships provide opportunities to citizens of participating countries, for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at Australian institutions.
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering’s Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM program awards postgraduate scholarships to women and non-binary people in STEM. The Elevate Program addresses gender inequities in STEM through fostering more women and non-binary led industry-academia collaborations in applied research and business, growing professional skills in STEM, and propelling women and non-binary people into leadership.
DAAD scholarships are aimed primarily at graduates, doctoral students and postdocs and are awarded for study and research visits to universities and non-university research institutions in Germany.
The Fulbright Commission offers a diverse selection of scholarships for Australian students, scholars and professionals seeking to study or conduct research in the United States of America.
The John Monash Scholarships are postgraduate scholarships awarded to outstanding Australians with leadership potential who wish to study overseas.
Graduate Women Victoria offers an annual program of scholarships and bursaries for women and non-binary/gender-diverse students enrolled in universities in Victoria.
The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation offers Postgraduate Scholarships to high-achieving students with leadership qualities who intend to complete a graduate program overseas.
The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully-funded postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.
The PRSSS is available to all candidates enrolled in a research degree at ACU to support the costs essential to the successful progress of research.
Learn more on Student PortalA research degree is your opportunity to deeply investigate a topic that interests you and develop skills that open up new possibilities for your career and future.
Explore graduate researchScholarships support ACU research candidates whilst boosting the research capacity of your organisation with highly skilled research talent.
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