A top Australian university is offering fully funded scholarships for exceptional PhD students from various academic fields. These scholarships support high-achieving candidates including those with First-Class Honours, Master by Coursework graduates, Indigenous Australian researchers and participants in the National Industry PhD Program.
What the Scholarship Offers:
- Full tuition fees paid
- Living allowance: Annual salary of $37,000 (pro-rata), with yearly adjustments.
- Paid leave: Sick, maternity and parenting leave included
- Relocation allowance: Available depending on university policy
- Health cover: International students are required to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), a health insurance policy created specifically for them.
Key Details:
- Level: PhD (Doctoral research)
- Fields: Open to all areas of study
- Who can apply: Both domestic and international students
- Number of scholarships: Multiple awards; at least 20% reserved for First-Class Honours graduates and another 20% for Master by Coursework graduates with a score of 80% or higher
- Duration: Up to 4 years
- Deadline: Varies by university, usually between August and October
Eligibility:
Applicants must be one of the following:
- PhD students who have confirmed their candidature and have completed less than two years of full-time study as of the start of the semester.
- Applicants newly accepted into the National Industry PhD Program through the Industry Linked stream.
- Indigenous Australian applicants accepted for PhD study
Preference is given to those with:
- First-Class Honours degrees
- Master by Coursework degrees with at least an 80% score
How Applications Are Reviewed:
- Eligibility check to ensure applicants meet admission requirements
- Faculty assessment based on academic achievements, research alignment, proposal quality, and experience
- Final ranking by the University Research Scholarship Committee based on faculty recommendations
How to Apply:
- Apply for PhD admission at your chosen Australian university
- Indicate your interest in the scholarship during the application
- Submit documents including academic transcripts, research proposal, CV and referee reports
- Follow university’s specific application process and deadlines
There are several chances are available worldwide. Interested people just have to search to find the right one.
