Scholarships

The University of Canberra offers higher degree by research scholarships to enable suitably qualified students to undertake full-time study towards a research higher degree.  Selection is based on academic merit and research potential.  These scholarships are tenable for up to three years for a doctorate by research or up to two years for a masters by research.  Applicants must indicate they wish to study full time to ensure they are assessed as eligible.

The Research Students' Office administers the application process for domestic and international applicants and manages the administration processes during the tenure of the scholarship. Please see the Scholarships Flowchart (PDF) for a detailed view of the scholarship assessment process.

Information on scholarships offered for higher degree by research study by a broad range of institutions and organisations can also be found on the JASON website and the DEEWR website.

 

Domestic PhD Scholarships Available 

International PhD Scholarships Available

Collaborative Research Network Doctoral Scholarships (Murray-Darling Basin Futures)

Eligibility for Prospective and Current PhD Candidates

Prospective PhD Candidates

Current PhD Candidates

 

Eligibility for Prospective and Current Candidates

Scholarships are only available to PhD candidates.

Candidates will need to be Honours 1 or equivalent.

To be eligible, candidates need to have consumed no more than 2.5 EFTSL (or completed up to maximum of 2.5 years Full Time Equivalent (FTE) study in an Australian research degree) in the semester in which they are applying. Those who have consumed 2.5 EFTSL or more in that semester (or been studying for more that 2.5 years (FTE)) are not eligible for a University of Canberra Scholarship.

Please Note:

  • Only complete applications that include all research scholarships forms with supporting documentation will be considered.
  • The University of Canberra's Scholarships are limited and therefore scholarships are awarded to applicants with the strongest academic background and the potential to carry out the highest quality research.
  • Only successful applicants will be notified. We will be contacting all successful applicants up until the 23rd of December.
  • Candidates should be aware that the tenure of an award will be reduced by any previous candidature.  

Prospective PhD Candidates

If you wish to apply to undertake a research degree at the University of Canberra and also wish to apply for a 2012 scholarship, please complete: 

  • Research Degree Admissions Application Form (PDF) (Word);
  • Application for Research Degree Scholarship Form (PDF) (Word);
  • Research Scholarship Publication or Other Research Output Details Form (PDF) (Word); and
  • Scholarship Applicant Relevant Research or Professional Experience Form (PDF) (Word). 

Submit all completed forms and supporting documentation to the Research Students' Office, postgrad.research@canberra.edu.au by 31 October 2011.

If you have applied for a PhD scholarship between 01 November 2010 and 26 August 2011, our office will email you to complete the scholarship documentation for the 2012 Scholarship Round.

Please Note:

  • The University of Canberra's Scholarships are limited and therefore scholarships are awarded to applicants with the strongest academic background and the potential to carry out the highest quality research.
  • Only successful applicants will be notified. We will be contacting all successful applicants up until the 23rd of December.

Current PhD Candidates

If you are a current PhD candidate at the University of Canberra and wish to apply for a 2012 scholarship, please complete/ include:

  • Application for Research Degree Scholarship Form (PDF) (Word);
  • Research Scholarship Publication or Other Research Output Details Form (PDF) (Word);
  • Scholarship Applicant Relevant Research or Professional Experience Form (PDF) (Word);
  • Copy of your most recent Annual Progress Report;
  • Updated CV;
  • Research propsal (no more than 2 pages); and
  • Confidential letter of support from your supervisor. (This should cover your commitment and understanding of your research project, your progress as a HDR candidate and the quality of your research project).

Submit all completed forms and supporting documentation to the Research Students' Office postgrad.research@canberra.edu.au by 31 October 2011.

Please Note:

  • Only successful applicants will be notified. We will be contacting all successful applicants up until the 23rd of December.