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• PhD Funding in Australia – A Guide for 2023

PhD Funding in Australia

Written by Maree Perkins

With plenty of funding options, golden beaches, and a generous post-study visa, it’s easy to see why Australia is a popular destination to complete a PhD .

Australian PhD funding takes the form of government and university scholarships, and there are plenty for you to get your hands on.

This guide highlights some of the funding options for your PhD in Australia, as well as fees, living costs and other expenses.

Australia PhD funding – what you need to know first

Australia is renowned for its world class education. With 20 universities in the top 300 according to the 2024 Times Higher Education Rankings , you’re in good hands. Australia is popular because of its English-speaking programmes, amazing natural backdrop and unique study opportunities (casual marine biology dive in the Great Barrier Reef anyone?) But it is a more expensive option (both in terms of fees and living costs). Here are a few things to keep in mind when doing your research:

• Australia loves international students! There are almost half a million students from 192 countries there. And they’ve simplified their visa process so there’s only one option!
• Doctoral fees are higher for international students because Australian students enjoy a state subsidy.
• There are lots of scholarships available for international students, from universities and the government, so research all your options.

Take a look at our PhD study in Australia guide , if you haven’t already. This gives an overview of everything to take into account when considering studying in Australia – not just the funding.

The cost of a PhD in Australia

Studying a PhD in Australia can be a little bit more expensive than other places. But you get what you pay for: world-class research centres, internationally ranked universities and all the sun, sea and sand your heart could desire! You can also work up to 40 hours over a two week period, and unlimited hours during holiday periods. So, let’s look at what this sun-soaked destination is actually going to cost you.

As an international student in Australia you'll pay fees at a higher rate. The Australian government estimates that typical international PhD fees are between AUD $20,000-50,000 (USD $12,740-31,850) per year. This is what you can expect to pay if your project doesn’t have funding attached or you’re proposing your own topic.

But, there's a good chance that you won't pay the full fees because of the funding on offer. Many Australian PhDs will also be advertised as pre-funded projects, especially for Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine (STEM) topics.

Living costs

There is a high standard of living in Australia, but with that comes a higher than average cost of living. According to Numbeo , the cost of living in Australia is (on average) 5.17% higher than in United States. This doesn’t include rent which is on average cheaper. It will also depend on where in Australia you want to live and the sort of lifestyle you want to have.

The Australian Government estimates that students will need at least AUD $24,505 (USD $15,610) for each year of their course. This is the amount of money you will need to have available to apply for a student visa .

See our guide to living in Australia during a PhD for more advice.

Other expenses

As an international student, you (and anyone you bring with you) will need health insurance to cover the duration of your stay. There are various providers you can choose from, but you need to make sure they meet the standards set by Australia's Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) guidelines .

There are student offers so shop around for the best deal. A quick quote from ahm OSHC for a single person for a year came back with AUD $570 (USD $365). Your university can help you decide which insurance policy is best for you.

You’ll also need to apply for a visa. Australia now only offers one visa for international students: the Student Visa (subclass 500). The standard cost is AUD $710 (USD $450). You may have to pay extra if you’re bringing people with you, but you can use the Australian Government searchable visa cost database to help.

Government funding

You can use the Australian Government’s scholarships search tool to find out what scholarships you may be eligible for. Here are a couple of the main ones to consider as an international student:

Australia Awards

The aim of the Australia Awards is to boost opportunities for students from partner countries to study, research and develop professionally in Australia. The Awards combine scholarships from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT), the Department of Education and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).

Destination Australia

The Destination Australia Program (DAP) is an Australian Government program valued at up to AUD $15,000 (USD $10,300) per student, per year. As a PhD student, you can access these scholarships for up to four years.

Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships

The Research Training Program at the Department of Education is a pool of funding that can help offset your tuition fees, act as a stipend to help with living costs, or be an allowance to help with costs such as relocation, publications and health cover. Applications for these scholarships are made directly to a participating university .

Coming from the US

The good news is that if you’re a US student, you can usually bring your US Financial Aid with you. There are also some international organisations and charities that offer US scholarships for international study , but you’ll need to apply for them in your home country.

Coming from the UK

To encourage UK students to study in Australia, as well as government and university funding options, there is also the The Northcote Postgraduate Scholarship which is awarded by the Northcote Trust, and administered on the Trust's behalf by the Britain-Australia Society.

Institute and university scholarships

A lot of Australian universities offer scholarships based on academic performance. It’s worth checking with the admissions team or international office at your university before applying to see what you might be eligible for.

You could also go directly to the international postgraduate scholarship section on your university’s website. We’ve pulled the links of some of the top universities in Australia so you can easily browse their PhD scholarships:

There may also be specific funding from institutes who have partnerships with certain member universities. The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), for example, has a Postgraduate Research Award of AUD$9,000 (USD $5,730) per year. The Award also provides travel and accommodation support for conferences and field work.

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PhD Scholarship Opportunities

We offer a variety of scholarships to support you financially as your undertake your PhD. See below for all currently available scholarships and be sure to subscribe to study alerts to be notified of any new opportunities. For more scholarship information, please visit UQ Find a Scholarship .

Please note, all PhD applications at UQ are managed through a Central Portal on the  UQ Graduate School  website. Once you have selected your project (and received official endorsement), you may proceed to  apply directly via the portal .

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UQ Graduate School Scholarship (UQGSS)

The UQ Graduate School Scholarship is the most common scholarship applied for when planning to undertake a Phd. Most PhD's at UQ are funded via the UQ Graduate School Scholarship. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit the UQ Graduate School .

*Please note, currently the UQ Graduate School Scholarship is only available to Domestic candidates. International applicants are still elligible for Earmarked PhD projects (and accompanying Earmarked Scholarship).

IMB Global Challenges top-up scholarship

The Global Challenges PhD top-up scholarship offers a per annum top up to the UQ Graduate School Scholarship plus $5,000 support for a placement on top of the $2,000 Student Development fund (over the period of the candidature) to outstanding domestic and eligible international onshore applicants .

The PhD projects on offer will give each student the opportunity to take a deep dive into a specialised topic and research discipline in one laboratory and within our broad-ranging approach. Each project will provide the rich foundational research training gained by completing a PhD and an opportunity to make a unique contribution to the field of knowledge. By conducting these projects within a cohort of other students, also aiming to broadly address the identified themes, the collective will form an intellectual hub, together, solving these global challenges. 

Importantly, the top-up includes specialised training in each theme and cutting-edge research techniques, tailored transferable skills training and support to conduct a placement nationally or internationally with a related partner. Collectively, these will form four pillars of support for the research project and create job-ready graduates with links to the national and international research, entrepreneurial and industry community. This year's theme is 'Research inspired by nature' .

To qualify for a Global Challenges top-up scholarship, you must:

• Apply for a participating  PhD Projec t
• Submit your PhD application before the deadline (check back for 2025 deadline)

In your application, ensure you:

• Select ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
• Select 'I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'.
• Select ‘Other’, then add ‘ IMB Global Challenges + identified theme’

Please note, there are conditions for undertaking this top-up scholarship. Refer to details below.

Top-up conditions

If awarded the Global Challenges top-up scholarship, there are a few conditions that must be met in order to receive funding. These include:

• Conducting a cross-disciplinary project that is targeted at solving a global problem within the theme of  'Research inspired by nature' .
• Conducting a project that is multidisciplinary, with an advisory group that is composed of at least one Associate advisor in a different IMB Centre (or UQ institute/school) to the principal advisor
• Conducting a placement with an external partner - arranged by you in collaboration with The University of Queensland Graduate School within the first 18 months of commencement, the placement can take place at any time during the candidature but is normally undertaken towards the end of the PhD. The extension of your candidature period from 3.5 years to 4 years is conditional on undertaking a placement.
• Being an IMB ambassador - both to promote the scholarship and IMB generally.
• Being an active participant in SIMBA and mentoring junior scholarship holders
• Training Week
• Technical training Masterclass
• PhD student retreat
• Industry engagement training and event 
• UniQuest commercialisation workshop
• Career development workshops, alumni mentorship programs and career panel opportunities

* Please note, the top-up scholarship duration is 3.5 years guaranteed plus 0.5 years conditional on completing training and a placement. Please know that further activities that build your cohort and enrich your PhD experience will be advised over the period of your candidature and your attendance will be required.

Earmarked Scholarships

Earmarked scholarships are offered for research projects aligned with recently awarded grants from major Australian Government research funding bodies, including the Australian Research Council, the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Medical Research Future Fund.

Earmarked scholarships offer PhD students the opportunity to contribute to large projects of national significance and work with leading researchers. The scholarship provides a living stipend of $32,192 per annum (2023 rate, indexed annually), tuition fees, and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). You can apply anytime - there is no closing date.

IMB Earmarked Scholarships are added to the PhD Projects list as they become available.  Sign up to study alerts  to be notified of any new opportunities. For more information on Earmarked Scholarships and how to apply, please visit the UQ Graduate School website .

* Please note, Domestic and International candidates may apply for an Earmarked PhD project and accompanying Earmarked Scholarship.

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About this scholarship

This is a stipend scholarship offered by ANU Colleges to Higher Degree by Research candidates. It is normal for recipients to undertake study on a full-time basis, however, in accordance with strict criteria, the scholarship can be awarded for part-time study for Domestic candidates only. International scholars must undertake study on a full-time basis.

SCHOLARSHIP TYPE

Payments made fortnightly

Payments made for 3.5 years

Student types

Student levels

Selection bases

Ongoing eligibility

Extension duration

Field of study

Eligibility.

These scholarships are available to potential and current students who:

• are domestic or international students; and
• have applied for admission to a PhD or Professional Doctorate by Research program; and
• have a Bachelor degree with first-class honours (some Colleges may consider students with upper second-class honours), or a Master degree with a research component or equivalent from a recognised university.

Additional information

How to apply, reference documents, further information.

• Scholarship for 3.5 years
• Travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program
• Thesis allowance
• Dependant Child allowance (International students only)
• Paid medical and parental leave

No application is required specifically for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered. Applications must be complete at the time of submission, including all supporting documentation and referee reports, in order to be considered in the scholarship ranking process.

Application Deadline

In order to be considered for an ANU PhD scholarship, in the main round of scholarship offers, applicants are required to apply for admission by the deadlines below. Once you have applied for the program, all eligible applicants will be automatically considered for the ANU PhD scholarship

Deadlines for scholarship rounds

• ANU PhD Scholarship (1872023) (PDF, 223.4 KB)
• Previous ANU PhD Scholarhsip (7372018) (PDF, 397.27 KB)
• ANU PhD Scholarship conditions of award (International student) (PDF, 218.59 KB)
• ANU PhD Scholarship conditions of award (Domestic student) (PDF, 138.55 KB)
• ANU PhD Scholarship - Conditions of Award 2023 revisions (PDF, 188.69 KB)

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Applicants are also strongly encouraged to make contact with the relevant Graduate Studies Convener or a prospective supervisor, prior to lodging an application, to discuss the proposed research topic and related matters.

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Research scholarships

Scholarships support the position of The University of Western Australia as one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, the premier research institution in WA and the university of choice for a large number of higher degree by research students.

Domestic scholarships

International scholarships, find a supervisor.

UWA scholarships and awards ensure equity and access for all students and reward and acknowledge excellence in our community.

Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply for the large number of scholarships available across a range of disciplines.

Scholarship rounds for commencement in 2025

2025 international round.

1 July 2024 – 30 August 2024

2025 Domestic Round including International Students who have studied at UWA in 2023-2024

1 September 2024 – 31 October 2024   

Australian Government RTP Scholarships

The value of the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship at UWA in 2024 is $35,000 per annum.

The value of the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship at UWA is approximately $33,500 per annum, and is subject to change in future years.

Read more about the Australian Government RTP:

• Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships Policy [DOC 161KB]
• RTP FAQs for students

Useful documents

• Postgraduate Research Scholarships - Advice for Applicants 2025 [PDF 209KB]
• HDR Stipend and Allowance Conditions [PDF 593KB]
• International Tuition Fee Scholarship Conditions [PDF 1.2MB]

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How to apply

• Download and read the Advice for Applicants document.
• Identify and secure an academic supervisor.
• Apply for a place in your selected course via the online HDR application portal .
• Apply for a scholarship via the online Scholarship application form (form will be made available during the scholarship round). 

UWA has a range of postgraduate research scholarships available for students to undertake higher degrees by research, including Research Training Program  stipends and University Postgraduate Awards.

To be eligible to apply for domestic postgraduate scholarships, an applicant must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen. UWA also offers a number of prestigious postgraduate research scholarships to outstanding students who demonstrate exceptional research potential.

These awards aim to assist with general living costs through the provision of an annual stipend. To be eligible for an RTP stipend, candidates must have achieved a bachelor’s degree with first class honours, or equivalent. To be eligible for a UPA, candidates must have achieved a bachelor’s degree with upper second class honours, or equivalent. The scholarships are valued at $35,000 per annum. 

An applicant must also:

• be undertaking or intend to enrol in a master’s by research or doctoral degree
• be enrolling as a full-time student. Approval may be given for a part-time award where an applicant is able to demonstrate heavy care commitments or a medical condition which would preclude full-time study
• not have completed a degree at the same level or higher level as the proposed degree
• not expect to receive another equivalent award, scholarship or salary to undertake the proposed study which is greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate, and
• be available to take up a postgraduate award, if offered, by the date designated in the offer letter

Sir John Winthrop Hackett was the first Chancellor and a generous benefactor to the University. The Hackett Postgraduate Scholarships are awarded to the top-ranked applicants in the main domestic application round and are valued at $45,000 per annum.

Forrest Research Foundation Scholarships are awarded to outstanding domestic and international students to complete a PhD at a Western Australian university. Forrest Scholars will be students of exceptional ability and resourcefulness, having the highest calibre of academic achievement and with potential to make a positive difference to the world. They will help build world-class innovation capacity in Western Australia.

The Forrest Scholarship package is valued at more than $50,000, including a stipend, accommodation allowance and a relocation and research travel allowance. The package also includes single overseas student health cover and tuition fees for international students.

For more information, visit the Forrest Research Foundation .

These are awarded to highly ranked applicants in the main application round. These scholarships provide a stipend of $43,000 per annum.

The Gledden Postgraduate Scholarships are awarded for research in applied science, particularly relating to surveying, engineering, mining or cognate (related) subjects. These scholarships provide a stipend of $43,000 a year plus an overseas travel allowance of up to $5,000. Gledden applicants must provide a 100-word outline of their proposed research project and its relevance to the terms of the Gledden Trust awards.

This scholarship is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research candidates who are interested in pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy or other Higher Degree by Research at UWA. It provides a stipend scholarship (living allowance) of $45,000 per annum and a research operating and travel allowance of $5,000. An establishment allowance of up to $2,000 will be available to candidates who are required to relocate from interstate or regional WA to take up the scholarship. The tenure of the scholarship is for up to 3.5 years.

The purpose of the UWA International Postgraduate Research Scholarships is to attract top quality international postgraduate students to UWA's research strengths to support Australia’s research efforts. Successful applicants can expect to become members of a research team working under the direction of senior researchers and in areas which have attracted external resources.

Applicants for UWA International Postgraduate Research Scholarships  are rated according to the following criteria:

• Academic achievement
• Research training achievement
• Proposed research environment

Allocation of scholarships is the outcome of a competitive ranking and selection process in which applicants are scored and ranked by schools and the University Scholarships Committee, according to these common criteria and on the basis of evidence provided.

The China Scholarship Council (CSC) and The University of Western Australia (UWA) offer postgraduate research scholarships each year to students from the People's Republic of China who intend to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at UWA.  Applicants who are citizens and normally residing in China at the time of application, and enrolled or registered in a Chinese University, may apply for a UWA China Scholarship.

Search the UWA Research Repository to identify potential supervisors in your field of interest. To seek supervision, contact potential supervisors directly with your CV, a brief outline of research and academic transcripts. You may be required to meet with or be interviewed by a nominated supervisor. For a variety of reasons, supervision may be unavailable and not all applicants will be successful in finding a supervisor.

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HDR Scholarship - Research Training Program Scholarship (RTP) / Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR)

The RTP scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, while the DUPR scholarships are funded by Deakin University. Both awards are available to domestic and international students. Only top-ranked applicants will be offered an RTP.

Important dates

Please refer to the application dates for candidature and scholarship on the key dates for research students page.

Benefits and Duration

Stipend and Allowances Value (Terms and Conditions apply)

• A stipend of $34,400 per annum tax exempt (2024 rate)
• A relocation allowance from $500 to $1,500 (for single to family) awarded to students who are moving from interstate or overseas in order to study at Deakin
• For international students only: Single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa

Doctoral Degree Duration

• 3 years for stipend and 4 years for the tuition fees offset

Research Master Degree Duration

• 2 years for stipend and 2 years for the tuition fees offset

Eligibility criteria

• To be eligible for an RTP Stipend, RTP Fees Offset, RTP Allowance or DUPRS a student must be a domestic or international student enrolled in an HDR course of study at Deakin University
• To be eligible for an RTP Fees Offset an applicant must not be receiving an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset HDR fees
• To be eligible for an RTP or DUPRS Stipend a student must not be receiving income from another source to support that student’s general living costs while undertaking their course of study if that income is greater than 75 per cent of that student’s RTP or DUPRS Stipend rate. Income unrelated to the student’s course of study or income received for the student’s course of study but not for the purposes of supporting general living costs is not to be taken into account.
• Please refer to the  research degree entry pathways page for information on admission requirements to a HDR course at Deakin University.
• Terms and conditions for each scholarship are detailed in the Further Information section below. For information about our RTP Scholarship Policy please refer to the  Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Scholarships Procedure.

Selection Process

RTP and DUPRS Stipends will be awarded to students as the result of a competitive process outlined in the ranking guidelines as below. Students receiving an RTP or DUPRS Stipend will be enrolled as on-campus full-time students.

Applicants for an RTP or DUPRS Stipend must have:

• completed at least four years of tertiary education studies
• have achieved 80% or equivalent in the research component of their previous study or an equivalent level of academic attainment, taking into account previous study, relevant work experience, research publications and other research experience
• meet all other minimum entry requirements according to the Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Admission, Selection and Enrolment Procedure . Please refer to the research degree entry pathways page for more information.

Currently enrolled HDR students can apply for an RTP or DUPRS Stipend and will be assessed by the Faculty/Institute. Currently enrolled students may not apply after they have completed more than 3 years of their doctoral course or 2 years of their masters course (or part-time equivalent).

For information about the RTP Fees Offset selection process and the offer process for all scholarships please refer to the  Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Scholarships Procedure.

PDF HDR Scholarship Ranking Guidelines 2024 241.2KB

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Learn more about submitting a successful application on the how to apply page.

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Complete the Currently enrolled HDR student scholarship application form .

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For more information please  email the Researcher Development Academy

Further information

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PDF DUPR International Terms and Conditions – 3 Year 254.3KB

PDF DUPR International Terms and Conditions – 2 Year 254.5KB

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PhD scholarships and opportunities

AI for Simulation-Based Training

Closing date: 31 may 2024 apply now, phd scholarship.

The research will focus on developing advanced AI techniques to improve analysis and interpretation of data in simulation-based training scenarios for Defence. The project aims to advance AI methodologies to optimise training effectiveness and system capabilities in simulated environments.

New Technologies for Imaging the Impact of Bacterial Biofilms in Chronic Open Wounds

A funded PhD position is available to develop novel imaging techniques for wound monitoring including algorithms for image processing and prediction. The PhD student will become part of a large multidisciplinary team who are focused on improving outcomes for patients with chronic wounds.

The Australian Wildlife Society Research Conservation Awards

Phd opportunity.

The Australian Wildlife Society Research Conservation Awards are funded by the Australian Wildlife Society.

Waratah Scholarships (NSW Department of Education)

Top-up scholarship.

The NSW Department of Education would like to support current and future RTP candidates with an additional $10,000 in areas that address state research priorities.

In-Situ Surface Bio-Engineering for 3D Bioprinting

Closing date: 13 june 2024 apply now.

A PhD scholarship as part of an Australian Research Council Linkage Project is available in collaboration with a world-leading 3D-bioprinting company

Instructing Stem Cell Behaviour on Plasma-Engineered Material Interfaces

A PhD scholarship as part of an Australian Research Council Linkage Project is available in collaboration with a world-leading 3D-bioprinting company.

Surveillance and Characterisation of Arboviruses in the Hunter Region

Closing date: 20 july 2024 apply now.

Climate change has the potential to amplify the threat of mosquito-transmitted (arbovirus) diseases in Australia. This research project aims to improve mosquito surveillance methods and enhance our understanding of mosquito-borne viruses.

3D-Printing in the Micro-and Nano-Scale

Closing date: 31 july 2024 apply now.

This project aims to develop a 3D-printing platform that is capable of printing micro- and nanostructures such as functional nanofibers, nanofiber mesh and 3D scaffolds that mimic microstructures of tissues.

Neural Principles of Multi-Sensor Vision Systems in Rail Safety Applications

Closing date: 01 august 2024 apply now.

The project will develop new deep learning methods to improve machine vision comprising several sensors in collaboration with industry partners 4AI Systems and 4Tel Pty Ltd.

Quantifying the Hofmeister Series in Complex Electrolytes

Closing date: 01 december 2024 apply now.

This project will apply quantum chemistry and molecular dynamics simulations to the study of Hofmeister and specific ion effects in complex electrolytes, including non-aqueous solvents, deep eutectic solvents and ionic liquids.

Glenn and Ken Moss PhD Scholarships in Engineering Research

Closing date: 01 january 2018 apply now.

This donor funded supplementation scholarship has been established and funded for University of Newcastle students studying PhD (Mechanical Engineering) or PhD (Mechatronics). If a candidate is not available in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics, then the scholarship may be offered to a student from another Engineering Discipline.

Judy Kennedy Research Scholarship in Mental Health

The scholarship should be awarded to a student whose research aims to improve the care and outcomes for people with mental illness and their families.

Understanding, Optimizing, and Safeguarding the Thermal Desorption and Destruction of PFAS

The CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD) is a research training program, focusing on applied research that benefits industry by solving real-world challenges. It aims to produce the next generation of innovation leaders with the skills to work at the interface of research and industry in Australia.

Progressive Voices/Movements in Islamic Theology in the (Post-)Secular Society of 21st Century

Closing date: 31 december 2025 apply now.

PhD research on “Progressive Voices/Movements in Islamic Theology in the (Post-)Secular Society of 21st Century”

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Edith ethel ward perpetual phd scholarship, closing date: 07 april 2024 apply now.

This donor funded scholarship has been established and funded for a maximum of 3 years (full-time equivalent) for a current Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate in the College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing. The supplementation scholarship provides a benefit of $10,000 per annum for up to a maximum of 3 years (full-time) for a PhD program.

Rockfall Fragmentation upon Impact

Closing date: 06 may 2024 apply now.

This research project will build a comprehensive database of laboratory and field rockfall fragmentation events to allow the development and validation of a rockfall fragmentation prediction model to account for in stochastic rockfall simulations.

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Scholarships

There are a range of government and University funded scholarships available to support you during your Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidature. These scholarships provide support with a range of expenses associated with undertaking HDR research including living expenses, tuition waivers, and ancillary costs associated with your research.

HDR scholarships can include one or more of the following types of support*:

• Stipend – this is a living allowance paid to the student fortnightly for the duration of the scholarship to help with living expenses. Please be aware that stipends are intended to contribute towards living expenses for the student themselves and may not be sufficient to fully cover the cost of living, particularly if accompanied by dependents.
• Fee Offset/Waiver – this pays tuition fees that would otherwise be paid by the student for the duration of the scholarship. Note: this is a financial arrangement within the university and is not paid to the student.
• Allowances – reimbursement for costs associated with undertaking HDR research such as relocation costs, and Overseas Health Cover.

* NOTE:    If you are successful in obtaining a scholarship, your offer letter will provide details of which, if any, of these types of support you have been awarded.

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Scholarships Available for HDR Students

Research training program stipend and university of adelaide research scholarships.

The most widely awarded scholarships available to HDR students are the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (RTPS) and the University of Adelaide Research Scholarship (UARS) . Both of these awards provide a stipend ( living allowance ) and fee offset/ waiver for the duration of the scholarship. Detailed information about additional allowances and conditions of these scholarships are provided in the Conditions of Award .

Applications for RTPS and UARS scholarships primarily occur through the scholarship rounds held prior to the beginning of semester ( see Applying for HDR Scholarships – Opportunities i n the Competitive Rounds ).

* Information for supervisors who have a strategic scholarship to allocate can be found in Staff Resources .

Other HDR Scholarships

In addition to the RTPS and UARS awards, there are other opportunities available to HDR students , including externally funded major awards, supplementary scholarships ( top - up scholarships ) , industry programs and placements, allowances for operating costs, and travel scholarships. These scholarships are individually listed in the University Scholarships Database .

Most, but not all, of these opportunities are offered separately to the scholarship rounds and require a separate and specific application. You will find information about how to apply for individual scholarships attac hed to the funding opportunity listed in the database .

* Information for supervisors looking to establish a scholarship can be found in Staff Resources .

Summary of Main HDR Scholarships

See conditions of award for further details

Finding Information about HDR Scholarships on Offer

Information about all of the HDR Scholarships on offer can be found in the University Scholarships Database . The database includes scholarship opportunities for future, current and past students, such as external funding opportunities and travel scholarships.

Entries in the database include information about the background of the award, what is included, eligibility criteria, and how to apply for the award.

The database is updated on a continuous basis as awards become available. If you are seeking a scholarship, you should check the database regularly so that you do not miss an opportunity.

Applying for HDR Scholarships - Opportunities in the Competitive Rounds

Scholarships are mainly awarded in competitive rounds that align with the primary intakes of students at the start of the year and mid-way through the year. These rounds are known as the Major Round (February/March intake) and the Midyear Round (July/August intake).  

Separate Major and Midyear rounds are held for domestic and international applicants. This ensures that successful international applicants have sufficient time to make the arrangements to move to Australia while also providing sufficient time for domestic students to complete any current programs before the round is held.

Scholarships Available in the Competitive Rounds

Two principal types of major scholarships are offered in the competitive scholarship rounds: Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships and University of Adelaide Research Scholarships . Whether these scholarships are offered in a specific scholarship round is subject to the availability of scholarships at that time. The scholarship round information tables ( see Domestic Round , International Round below) identify which scholarships will be offered in a specific round.

• Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships ( Domestic , International )
• University of Adelaide Research Scholarships ( Domestic , International ) 
• Applicants who do not hold an Honours degree, postgraduate qualifications with a significant research component, or have significant research experience and/or publications will be considered for the University of Adelaide Research Scholarship s ( Domestic , International )

Further information about eligibility for these principal scholarships is included in the Conditions of Award .

A range of other scholarships may also be offered during the competitive scholarship rounds, as permitted by funding availability. Information about any additional awards being offered during a specific scholarship round are provided in the online application system . It is recommended that applicants carefully consider the information provided about these scholarships when they complete their application, as applicants may also be eligible for these additional awards.

Domestic Round

The domestic rounds include both domestic applicants and international applicants who are current students or recent graduates of the University of Adelaide. A student is considered a 'recent graduate' if they have completed their University of Adelaide qualification within the last 2 years (4 semesters).

Please note: international students who are applying in the domestic rounds as a current or recent University of Adelaide student will need to apply as an international applicant ( see here ) within the domestic round application period.

International Round

The international rounds are reserved for international applicants only. International students who are current students or recent graduates* of the University of Adelaide should refer to the Domestic Round Dates – but will need to submit applications using the International application system.

University of Adelaide Students/ Recent University of Adelaide Graduates Rounds

The following students are eligible to apply in these rounds:

• University of Adelaide students who are in the final semester of their current program
• University of Adelaide students who have recently completed their program within the last 2 years (4 semesters)

Refer to the scholarships page for details about  Major scholarships available  in the competitive rounds.

Scholarship Selection Guidelines for the Competitive Rounds

The number of scholarships on offer in each competitive scholarship round is subject to funding availability and these scholarships are awarded based on merit. Scholarship applications are assessed based on a combination of academic merit, research experience, and alignment with the University of Adelaide’s strategic goals.  To provide yourself with the best chance at being selected for a scholarship, ensure that you include as much detail as possible in your application about:

• your qualifications
• your grades
• your publications, and
• your research relevant work experience

If you have previously studied overseas, your qualifications from any overseas institutions will be assessed in comparison to the Australian Quality Framework (AQF). If your grades do not compare with the Australian system, your results will be scaled accordingly to ensure that your application can be assessed fairly.

If you are currently enrolled as an HDR student, please note that in assessing your application consideration will only be given to work completed prior to your current HDR.

Scholarship applications from applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree and no postgraduate qualifications will be assessed using the cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) from their undergraduate program.

Scholarships are awarded to the highest ranked applicants in the round. Whether an applicant is awarded a scholarship is determined by the quality of their application relative to the other applications in the round.

NOTE: If you are currently enrolled as an HDR student, consideration will only be given to work completed prior to your current HDR.

Applying for HDR Scholarships - Out of Round Opportunities

In addition to the competitive scholarship rounds there are other opportunities which include externally funded major awards, supplementary scholarships, industry programs and placements, allowances for operating costs, and travel scholarships. These scholarships are listed online in the University Scholarships Database . They usually require a separate and specific application and you will find this information attached to the funding opportunity listed.

Am I eligible for a scholarship?

RTPS and UARS

To be eligible for an Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship or University of Adelaide Research Scholarship, you must be eligible to enrol in a full-time Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program at the University of Adelaide.  For more detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, including specific GPA requirements, program structure and a direct link to the Academic Program Rules, please see the Adelaide Graduate Research School Calendar .

International applicants must also provide satisfactory evidence of meeting the minimum English language proficiency requirements for direct entry by the scholarship round closing date. Further information about what is required can be found here .

You must be eligible to enrol in a full-time Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program at the University of Adelaide.  For more detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, including specific GPA requirements, program structure and a direct link to the Academic Program Rules, please see the Adelaide Graduate Research School Calendar .

Other advertised scholarship opportunities may have additional eligibility criteria. You should refer to the relevant entry in the University Scholarships Database for further information.

How do I apply for a scholarship?

You will need to complete an online admission and scholarship application. You can find the page to apply here . Please select at the top of the page if you are applying as a domestic or international student, and the page will show you the dates for each scholarship round currently available. Work your way down the steps, read each section and you will be directed how to apply online.

Can I apply for more than one scholarship in the competitive rounds?

Yes, you can apply for as many scholarships as you would like (and are eligible for). However, please be aware that if you are successful, whether you can hold multiple scholarships is determined by the rules of award for the individual scholarship.

Where do I find a supervisor?

For information on how to connect with a supervisor, please see Step 3 of How to Apply .

I am currently completing a Master of Philosophy, and wish to apply for PhD admission & scholarship in the competitive round. What is the deadline to submit my thesis?  Domestic and onshore international applicants completing a Higher Degree by Research qualification in the same semester of application at an Australian university (University of Adelaide only for international students) will only be eligible for consideration if they have submitted their thesis for examination by the scholarship closing date. Note: examination results must be provided within 3 months of the scholarship closing date.

Will the publications and/or research experience I have gained since completing my qualification(s) add weight to my application? If you ensure that your publication(s) and/or relevant research experience is detailed in your application and uploaded Structured CV, it will be considered. However, the Graduate Scholarships Committee will pay close attention to the quality of the journal in which the work is published as well as your contribution to the publication. Research outputs are usually assessed in light of the opportunities you might have had subsequent to your initial graduation.

My previous scholarship application was unsuccessful.  Can I reapply for a scholarship?

If you have not yet enrolled in your academic program, yes you can reapply for a scholarship. If you have previously applied for admission and a scholarship, and were unsuccessful, you can reapply in any subsequent round.

If you have already enrolled in your academic program, please see the question below.

I have enrolled in my academic program.  Can I apply / reapply for scholarships?

Yes. If you are currently enrolled in an HDR and have sufficient candidature left, you can apply for scholarships. 

• For a PhD scholarship, you must have a minimum of 2 years candidature remaining as of 1 January (Major Round) or 1 July (Midyear Round) to be eligible to apply for a scholarship
• For a Masters scholarship, you must have a minimum of 6 months candidature remaining as of 1 January (Major Round) or 1 July (Midyear Round) to be eligible to apply for a scholarship.

Please note: Only the work completed prior to your enrolment in the HDR study for which the scholarship is being sought will be considered in assessing your application. 

Are there any opportunities for industry placements?

Incorporating industry engagement into your HDR program provides unique opportunities and a strong complement to your academic studies and will give you a head start in future employment opportunities.

More information about these opportunities can be found here: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/career-development/industry-opportunities

Can I apply for a tuition fee waiver?

The University of Adelaide does not offer tuition fee waiver only scholarships. Tuition fee waivers are associated with major scholarships awarded to students. Please apply in a scholarship round to be considered for a scholarship. If you are successful, a fee waiver will be included as part of your scholarship offer.

When will I know the result of my scholarship application?

Domestic applicants

We will begin releasing outcomes from the date listed for the relevant competitive scholarship round on the website . You will be notified of the outcome of your scholarship application at the same time that you are notified whether you have been successful in your application for admission (i.e. in the same correspondence).

Your scholarship outcome will not be released until all of your academic results have been finalised (and you have provided appropriate evidence to the Adelaide Graduate Research School), and all aspects of your admission application have been approved. 

International applicants

We will begin releasing outcomes from the date listed for the relevant competitive scholarship round on the website . You will be notified of the outcome of your scholarship application separately from your admission outcome notification.

There may be compliance checks and other relevant approval processes that need to be completed before a scholarship outcome can be determined.  You will be advised of the outcome of your application as soon as a decision is made.

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Funding opportunities for your research degree

Macquarie University provides a range of generous scholarships to support exceptional graduate researchers. All scholarships are considered and awarded through a competitive process.

Scholarships are available for study in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Philosophy (BPhil) (for domestic students)
• Master of Research (MRes) second year (for domestic and international students)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) courses (for domestic and international students)
• bundle offers of Master of Research second year and PhD (MRes Y2 + PhD) (for domestic students).

Scholarships may include one or more of the following:

• tuition fee offset
• living allowance (stipend)
• top up living allowance (additional funding on top of base stipend)
• fixed sum or one-off payment
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and/or visa application costs for international students.

From 1 January 2024, the standard rate for stipend scholarships awarded to graduate researchers at Macquarie University will be raised by nine per cent to $35,000 per annum (full-time rate).

The Bachelor of Philosophy scholarship is valued at $5000 per session and is paid as a lump sum.

Important details

Major scholarship round dates for Session 2 2024.

Applying for a scholarship

New applicants to Macquarie University must:

• complete the combined course and scholarship application via the Online Application System
• arrange for two academic referee reports to be submitted to the Graduate Research Academy
• indicate the scholarship reference number under the scholarship details question.

Applicants who are already enrolled (commenced the Macquarie HDR program in session 1 2024 only) or have received a valid Macquarie University letter of offer for a higher degree research program within the last six months, must:

• download our guidelines on how to submit a Scholarship Only application
• submit an online HDR Scholarship Only application form with supporting documents

Macquarie University will advise the successful applicant of entitlements at the time of scholarship offer.

Eligibility

Applicants for graduate research scholarships at Macquarie University must meet the minimum entry criteria to the relevant course of study and should review the available courses listed for each scholarship on the scholarship search tool when considering their application.

Macquarie University assesses and ranks applicants based primarily on academic merit and research experience. Alignment of the proposed research topic with the University’s research priorities and the strength of the supervisory team may also be considered.

Learn more about the scholarship rating criteria .

Specific eligibility criteria apply to research pathway scholarships, which support Macquarie University students as they progress through the research pathway.

Learn more about submitting an application .

Scholarship types

• Commonwealth funded Research Training Program (RTP) for domestic students and International Research Training Program (iRTP) for international students
• Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) for domestic students and International Macquarie University Research Excellence (iMQRES) for international students
• Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarships (MQRES) for Indigenous Australians
• Project-specific scholarships advertised for a specific project with a specific supervisor
• Externally funded or co-funded scholarships

Finding a scholarship

Use the scholarship search tool to search for all Macquarie University scholarships. You can also search our external scholarship opportunities that are funded or co-funded by external partners.

Note: Official Macquarie University research scholarships are only listed on the Macquarie University web pages.

Research pathway scholarships 

Bachelor of philosophy scholarship.

The Bachelor of Philosophy scholarship, valued at $5000 per session, is awarded to high-performing domestic students who meet the eligibility criteria below.

Commencing session

The eligible student:

• enters the program with a Macquarie University WAM ≥ 80 (or equivalent GPA of ≥ 6/7)
• is enrolled full-time as at the census date in their commencing session.

Subsequent session

• receives a minimum overall WAM ≥ 80 in their commencing session
• is enrolled full-time at the census date in their subsequent session.

Note : Eligibility for the scholarship in each session is confirmed 1–2 weeks after the session census date. Successful students are notified by the Graduate Research Academy via email.

BPhil/ MRes Year 1 progressing to Year 2

Eligible domestic and international candidates progressing from the Bachelor of Philosophy/Master of Research Year 1 to the Master of Research Year 2 will be considered for tuition fee offset and stipend scholarship to the value of $35,000 per annum.

Candidates are:

• assessed and awarded on academic merit
• competitively ranked based on the overall WAM of their BPhil/MRes Year 1 units
• the top ranked candidates (with the highest WAMs).
• exempt units will not be counted for calculation of the WAM
• the total number of scholarships awarded each year is dependent upon the scholarship budget approved by the University.

MRes Year 2 candidates progressing to a PhD

The MRes Year 2 to PhD scholarships will be awarded through a competitive ranking process.

The three-year scholarship includes:

• a tuition fee offset
• a stipend valued at $35,000 per annum fixed rate.

See more information about MRes Year 2 progression to PhD .

Research funding for Indigenous Australians

Indigenous Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship provides support to Indigenous Australians to enrol in a postgraduate degree including Bachelor of Philosophy/Master of Research, Master of Philosophy, or Doctor of Philosophy, in any field of research. Learn more about the Indigenous research excellence scholarship .

Research Training Program fee offset scholarship 

The Research Training Program (RTP) fees offset scholarship is funded by the Australian Government. Theses scholarships are awarded in the form of a fee waiver for the maximum period allowed for you to complete your research program, rather than as a lump sum in your bank account. For details of the RTP, please visit the Department of Education .

Defer your scholarship 

If you’re unable to start your research degree in the session your scholarship has been offered, you may be able to defer your scholarship funding to the following session, subject to your scholarship Conditions of Award . Requests for deferral beyond one year are not normally approved. To request a deferral, please contact the Graduate Research Academy .

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About this scholarship.

These scholarships include a living stipend to support you as you complete a research project for your Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy or a research-focused professional doctorate at UQ.

Eligibility

You're eligible if you're:

• nominated by an enrolling school or institute at UQ
• assessed by the Graduate School as meeting all conditions for admission to the higher degree by research program.
• not be receiving a living allowance award, or scholarship providing a benefit greater than 75% of the RTP Scholarship living allowance rate to undertake the higher degree by research program

How to apply

Before submitting an application you should follow the how-to-apply steps for either the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil) .

You apply for this scholarship when you submit an application for a PhD or an MPhil. You don't need to submit a separate scholarship application. In your application, under the 'Scholarship and Collaborative study' section: Select I would like to be considered for a UQ scholarship to cover a living allowance stipend and tuition fee expenses .

Application dates

To be considered for a scholarship, you need to apply by the relevant closing date for the research quarter you want to start in. We recommend you apply as early as possible after applications open.

• Monday 1st April 2024 - Applications open .  Submit your application online .
• ​Sunday 19th May 2024 - Applications close Apply on, or soon after the opening date to increase your chances of being considered for the scholarship round.
• ​1st July 2024 - School/Institute shortlisting of applicants completed and applications sent for assessment.
• Monday 30th September 2024 - Outcomes from this date (1 week period)
• Friday 18th October 2024 - Acceptances due

RQ3 or RQ4, 2024 start - Domestic Applicants

This round is for domestic applicants and those onshore international students who have completed a program at UQ in Semester 1 2024. Applicants must be onshore at the time that offers are issued.

• 19 February 2024 - Applications open .  Submit your application online .

If you have pending documentation, such as Honours or English tests, please still apply with information on when those results will be available. We will advise you if it is possible to consider your application in the round.

• ​ 25 March 2024 - Applications close Apply on, or soon after the opening date to increase your chances of being considered for the scholarship round.
• ​29 April 2024 - School/Institute shortlisting of applicants completed and applications sent for assessment.
• 17 June 2024 - Outcomes from this date (1 week period)
• 28 June 2024 - Acceptances due
• 28 June Current UQ students applying, who haven’t yet received their final results from their coursework programs, will receive offers from this date after results have been published
• 12 July 2024 Current UQ students acceptances due

This round is for domestic applicants and those onshore international students who have completed a program at UQ in Semester 2 2024. Applicants must be onshore at the time that offers are issued.

Applicants may request a deferral for one Research Quarter.

• 15 July 2024 - Applications open .  Submit your application online .
• ​8  September 2024 - Applications close Apply on, or soon after the opening date to increase your chances of being considered for the scholarship round.
• ​30 September 2024 - School/Institute shortlisting of applicants completed and applications sent for assessment.
• 16 December 2024 - Outcomes from this date (1 week period)
• 3 January 2025 - Acceptances due

Selection criteria

We'll consider your application against the key areas in the  scholarship selection criteria matrix (DOCX, 26.12 KB) , which include:

• your academic performance, evidence of research capability, quality of research project
• the quality of your proposed research environment including resourcing
• the quality of your proposed advisory team including record of successful supervision, appropriate advisory load, complementary expertise.

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We’ll email you to let you know the outcome of your application. If you're offered a scholarship, you’ll need to accept by the due date. If you’re a current UQ student, you won’t receive an email until after the final results from your coursework program have been published.

A domestic part-time student with carer’s responsibilities, a medical condition or a disability, which prevents them from studying full-time may be eligible for scholarship consideration, on a case-by-case basis. When applying to hold the living stipend scholarship part-time, please provide evidence of your carer’s responsibilities, medical condition or disability. Though not specifically requested by the portal, you may upload these under ‘Additional documents’.

UQ reserves the right to postpone or cancel scholarship rounds.

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Momeni Iranian Financial Assistance Scholarships, 2024 is a Partial Funding international scholarship offered by the Momeni Foundation for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to applicants of Iranian descent

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City Law School PhD Law Scholarships for Black British Researchers 2024

The City Law School is offering a full-time, three-year doctoral scholarships (entry in September 2024) specifically addressed to Black British applicants. Applications are invited from exceptional and ambitious graduates wishing to pursue cutting-edge research in any of the School's key rese

Published: 27 Mar 2024 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 01 Apr 2024

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Our Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) Studentships represent a £3.6m investment by the University in doctoral research from 2023-2025. Apply Now!!!!  

Published: 23 Mar 2024 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 25 Mar 2024

Arthritis Society Canada Training Graduate PhD Salary Award (TGP) 2024

Salary awards are offered to graduate students who are undertaking full-time research training in an area of clear relevance to arthritis and Arthritis Society Canada's Strategic Plan 2020-2025: Accelerating Impact - Research Strategy which aims to identify research avenues that f

Published: 18 Mar 2024 Type: PhD Study in: Canada Value: $105,000 Deadline: 16 Apr 2024

University of British Columbia Gustave O. Arlt Scholarship Award in Humanities 2024

This award is named in the honor of Gustave O. Arlt (1895-1986) who was the first president of the Council of Graduate Schools, former faculty member and Dean of the Graduate School at UCLA, and a scholar of German language and literature. Since 1972, this award is made annually to recognize a young

Published: 15 Mar 2024 Type: PhD Study in: Canada Deadline: 12 Apr 2024

University of Kent Law School PhD Research Studentship in UK 2024

This studentship is offered by Kent Law School in association with the UKRI-funded Future Leaders Fellowship project led by Dr Connal Parsley, “The Future of Good Decisions: an Evolutionary Approach to Human-AI Government Administrative Decision-Making”. The project will take a new appro

Published: 05 Mar 2024 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Value: £23,334 Deadline: 31 Mar 2024

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The Canada Graduate Scholarships — Doctoral (CGS D) program is a federal program of scholarships administered by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (S

Published: 27 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Study in: Canada Value: $105,000 Deadline: 17 Oct 2024

The Human Frontier Science Program Research Grants for Innovative Basic Researchers 2024

HFSP Research Grants support innovative basic research into fundamental biological problems with emphasis placed on novel and interdisciplinary approaches that involve scientific exchanges across national and disciplinary boundaries (see guidelines). Participation of scie

Published: 23 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Study in: Value: 500,000 USD Deadline: 19 Mar 2024

Funds For Women Graduates ?Foundation Grants for PhD or DPhil Students 2024

?Foundation Grants are designed to help women graduates in the final year of a PhD or DPhil with their living expenses. We do not provide funds to cover fees. To be eligible you must be registered for study or research at an approved institution of higher education in Great Britain and doing the bul

Published: 23 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Value: £6,500 Deadline: 28 Mar 2024

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The University of Kent is pleased to offer four EPSRC studentships starting in September 2024 to exceptional students undertaking PhD study in the following schools on a full-time basis: School of Physics and Astronomy School of Chemistry and Forensic Sciences School of Computing School

Published: 22 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Value: £18,622 Deadline: 24 Mar 2024

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These scholarships are intended to encourage and support doctoral study (PhD) at Victoria University of Wellington. History To encourage postgraduate research Victoria University of Wellington offers scholarships to those about to begin their doctoral studies. These scholarships are awarded on

Published: 21 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Value:  $29,500 Deadline: 01 Nov 2024

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The University of Southampton is introducing a new programme to support the reassociation of the UK with the Horizon Europe programme, and the University strategy to grow the international diversity of its doctoral cohort. The University will apply a fee waiver - equivalent to the diffe

Published: 20 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Value: £26,100 Deadline: Not Specified

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The Konishi Foundation Scholarship provides support to an excellent candidate who wishes to pursue a PhD in Politics in topics related to East Asian politics within the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology at Newcastle University. For purposes of this call, East Asia includes China, Hong Kong

Published: 16 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Value: £18,622 Deadline: 19 Feb 2024

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Recreational and amenity land provides important green space for people but can be poor for biodiversity. Frequent mowing regimes by local authorities have left many areas of amenity grassland thin and compacted, with low botanical diversity. Changes to mowing regimes could significantly improve bio

Published: 12 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Value: £18,622 Deadline: 23 Feb 2024

Newcastle University AHRC-funded PhD Studentship in Early Modern Studies 2024

Interested in early modern books, print culture and politics? This project investigates how the early modern English state used the book trade guild known as the Stationers’ Company to censor publications.  You will work with the Stationers’ Company’s extensive archive (in

Published: 09 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Value: £17,668 Deadline: 28 Feb 2024

TWAS-Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award for Developing and Developed Countries 2024

TWAS is inviting nominations for the 2024 Award from all its members as well as science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions in developing and developed countries.

Published: 09 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Deadline: 10 May 2024

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Newcastle University is committed to offering support to the very best international students hoping to pursue a programme of research. We are pleased to offer a small number of University funded NUORS awards for outstanding international students who apply to commence PhD studies in any subject in

Published: 08 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Value: £24,088 Deadline: 10 May 2024

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We welcome applications for full scholarships to postgraduate research programmes starting in 2024. As part of our commitment to the Black community, the University of Bristol has launched a number of postgraduate research scholarships exclusively for students of Black heritage for 2024/25 entry.

Published: 02 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Value: £18,622 Deadline: 27 Feb 2024

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Optimal Ageing PhD Scholarships

Federation University is pleased to offer 4 PhD scholarships in the areas of (1) digital literacy for workers in ageing health workforces and workforces supporting older people and their older adult clients; and (2) improving wellness in ageing health workforces and workforces supporting older people’ and their older adult clients.

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Stipend Scholarship:  $35,013 per annum (indexed annually) Fees: Up to $26,800 per annum covered by a Research Training Program Fee-Offset Scholarships (domestic students) Project support: Up to $5,000 per annum (e.g. travel, accommodation, recruitment expenses, publication fees) Funding length : 3 years (with option to apply for a six-month extension for unforeseen or exceptional circumstances) Location : Mt Helen, Berwick and Gippsland Placement : The student will spend up to 48 weeks across our four industry partner organisations (both physically and remotely/electronically) over the course of their PhD project.

This opportunity is open to Australian/NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents.

In addition, students will receive additional support from the Centre-based Research Scientist (i.e., Senior Software Engineer) and Research Assistant (e.g., assist in coding and programming work of training and wellbeing digital tools, assist with developing content and facilitating workshops).

Applications close: Open until filled

Opportunities for PhD study in Digital Integration for Optimal Ageing

Key stakeholders of the funding.

The ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Optimal Ageing will train a workforce that is skilled in the development, translation and implementation of digital and robotic systems to optimise cognitive, physical and mental wellbeing in middle-aged and older adults. The Centre is led by Monash University in collaboration with Federation University, and our industry partners; Flourish Australia, WellAware, the City of Ballarat and the Latrobe Health Assembly.

The outline of the opportunities

The PhD students will work with an expert team of researchers in the fields of digital health and ageing, working closely with our industry partners to solve key issues to promote optimal ageing. There will be considerable opportunity for Federation enrolled students to interact with Monash enrolled students and Monash staff in the Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Optimal Ageing through our joint PhD training program.

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(1) Literacy and Training: Digital literacy & training needs of ageing health workforces and workforces supporting older people and their older adult clients (Two scholarships)

In order for technology to be useful, it needs to be user-friendly and acceptable to stakeholder end users. The end goal of this research is to understand current digital literacy levels and related training needs of ageing health workforces and workforces supporting older people and their older adult clients and then co-develop and prototype tailored solutions, ready for future roll-out.

Two PhD students will work on these research program sub-projects. One focusing on the workers in ageing health workforces and workforces supporting older people and the other on their older adult clients.

(2) Wellbeing: Increasing wellness with ageing health workforces and workforces supporting older people and their older adult clients through co-developing and prototyping a digitally-based wellbeing tool(s) (Two scholarships). Digital technology can provide workers in ageing health workforces and workforces supporting older people with an array of tools to enhance work-based processes and activities (e.g., reminder tools); however, it also has the capacity to improve wellness (e.g., increase social connectedness, improve self-care practices) amongst key ageing-related sector stakeholders (i.e., ‘workers in ageing health workforces and workforces supporting older people’ and their ‘older adult clients’).

Supervisory Team

We have a large supervisory team and following successful application the student will be allocated supervisors appropriate for their project. The Two Chief Investigators managing the projects are Professor Britt Klein and Professor Colette Browning.

Principal Supervisors:

Professor Britt Klein

Professor Britt Klein is internationally recognised for her digital mental health work. Britt has been awarded or co-awarded over $40 million of funding as Chief or Co-Investigator and has published extensively in the mental health and digital health areas. Britt has a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, is an APHRA registered psychologist with clinical endorsement, sits on a number of digital health expert advisory committees and has worked in community health anxiety, mood, alcohol and other drug settings, as well as aged care.

Britt leads the FedUni Health Innovation and Transformation Centre’s Digital Health and Models of Care research stream.

See Professor Britt Klein’s profile page for more information.

Professor Colette Browning

Professor Colette Browning is a recognised leader in psychology and health. Colette holds Honorary Professorships at Peking University and the Australian National University and is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society. Colette has international research and policy expertise in ageing, primary care, behaviour change and implementation research. Her research focuses on healthy ageing, chronic disease management, mental health and consumer involvement in health care decision-making. She has over 260 publications and has held research grants to the value of $20 million.

Colette leads the FedUni Health Innovation and Transformation Centre’s Population Health research stream.

See Professor Colette Browning’s profile page for more information.

• Students are expected to commit to full-time study for the duration of their candidature.
• Scholarships are for a period of three years with the option to apply for one 6-month extension for unforeseen or expectational circumstances.
• Successful scholarship applicants must  study on campus for part of the time.
• Successful scholarship applicants must participate in industry-based placements (both onsite and electronically) for up to 48 weeks across our four industry partners.
• Successful scholarship applicants must formally assign, in advance, all rights, title and interest they may have in any IP developed to the University prior to commencing a project.

View the  general conditions for Federation University HDR scholarships on the Graduate Research School website. Where these conditions differ to those on this form, the conditions outlined for this specific scholarship take precedence.

How to apply

Applicants who do not complete all steps will not be considered.

Step 1: Follow the application process outlined at:  How to apply

Step 2: Provide a copy of your CV and a 300-word statement covering the following areas:

• Discuss your motivations for applying for this PhD scholarship, and your intended research outcomes (both for yourself and for the project)
• Discuss some of the key existing research literature which impacts this topic area
• Discuss your relevant research background, experience and outcomes as they are relevant to the project
• Discuss your plan/proposal to run the project along with the required resources
• Discuss potential challenges and how you might overcome them

For Further Information

For further details on the research projects, please contact:

Professor Britt Klein [email protected]

Professor Colette Browning [email protected]

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