Faculty-managed and Other Scholarships

Please note that Scholarship Conditions of Award are reviewed annually. Some entitlements and conditions may change from year to year.

Other University Scholarships

UC Indigenous Australian HDR Stipend Scholarship

The Indigenous Australian Higher Degree by Research Stipend Scholarship supports engaged and ambitious indigenous applicants to undertake a PhD or Master by Research course.

How to Apply?

Apply through the HDR Application Portal.

Funding and duration

$36225 per annum (2025 rate, tax-free) stipend up to four years for a doctoral course and two years for a masters course.

$10,000 of research funding is available to be used for any cost related to the project.

Eligibility

• enrolled, or seeking to enrol, as a full-time candidate in a Higher Degree by Research course at the University of Canberra;
• meet the requirements for admission; and
• identify as an Indigenous Australian.

For more information refer to the UC Indigenous Australian HDR Stipend Scholarship Conditions of Award (PDF))

W J Weeden Postgraduate Research Scholarship

This Scholarship is generously funded by the family of the late W J Weeden.

How to Apply?

Apply through the HDR Application Portal.

Funding

• $36,225per annum (2025 rate, tax-free) stipend to assist with living costs, indexed annually.
• reimbursement of Overseas Health Cover (OSHC for single person). Further details in the Conditions of Award.
• International candidates will also be awarded an RTP Fee Offset scholarship to cover tuition fees.

Duration

• 3.5 years

Eligibility

• completed a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours, or be regarded by the University as having an equivalent level of attainment
• be enrolled, or seeking to enrol, as a full-time candidate in a Doctor of Philosophy course at the University
• domestic student (Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen) or international student.

For more information refer to the W J Weeden Scholarship Conditions of Award (PDF,)

Australian Research Training Program Fees Offset Scholarship

Eligibility

• domestic student (Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen)
• applying for or currently undertaking a Higher Degree by Research course (PhD, Professional Doctorate, Masters by Research).
• A RTP Fees Offset Scholarship may be offered to international HDR candidates whose application for an RTP, University-funded or W J Weedon stipend scholarship has been assessed as competitive by the University Research Scholarship Committee.

How to Apply?

• No application required for domestic candidates.
• International RTP, University-funded or W J Weedon stipend scholarship recipients may be awarded a RTP Fee Offset Scholarship. No application required.

Refer to the RTP Fees Offset Scholarship Conditions of Award for more information.

UC CIRI Scholarship Program

Established in 2016 by UC CIRI, this scholarship program has been set up to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying at UC who are pursuing a course of study beyond a Bachelor Degree.

Refer to UC CIRI Scholarship Program for more information.

Faculty-managed Scholarships

University Co-Funded Scholarships

Joint PhD Scholarship

CSIRO Industry PhD scholarship program

CSIRO's Industry PhD (iPhD) Program brings together an industry partner, a university and Australia’s leading science agency, CSIRO, to co-develop a four-year industry-focused PhD project. It provides PhD students with a unique skill set to focus on impact driven research.

How to Apply?

The program has yearly intakes with most projects planned to commence in February/March. Project opportunities, including how to apply, will be advertised on the CSIRO Students and Scholarships webpage as they become available.

Funding

• a four-year scholarship package of $45,000 pa
• a four-year Project Expense and Development package of up to $13,000 pa
• Refer to Terms and Conditions for full range of benefits.

Duration

• 4 years

Eligibility

• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen
• meet host university PhD admission requirements
• meet university English language requirements
• not have previously completed a PhD
• be able to commence the program in the year of the offer
• enrol as a full-time PhD student
• be prepared to be located at the project location(s) that the host university has approved and, if required, comply with the host university’s external enrolment procedures.

More information

Refer to CSIRO Industry PhD Program: Scholarship Terms and Conditions

Contact the CSIRO Industry PhD Program Office: iphd@csiro.au

Data61 PhD scholarship

CSIRO's Data61 aims to develop top-quality doctoral students who will prosper in careers in Australia’s data-skilled workforce. The Data61 PhD scholarship program provides opportunities for outstanding postgraduate students with demonstrated academic and research excellence to further their careers at one of Australia’s most trusted organisations.

How to Apply?

• Opportunities are advertised twice each year, usually April-June and September-October.
• Refer to the CSIRO Studentships and Scholarships website to find out when applications open and how to apply.

Funding

• A full scholarship includes a base stipend at the Australian Government Research Training (RTP) Program base rate supplemented with a top-up scholarship of $10,000 pa.

Duration

• 3.5 years.

Eligibility

• domestic and international students who current live in Australia
• international students overseas at the time of application, who hold a visa to study in Australia
• Additional criteria as specified on the Data61 PhD Scholarship website.

More information

Refer to the Data61 PhD Scholarship website.

Just Transmission – PhD scholarship

Overview of the scholarship

The University of Canberra invites applications for a PhD position on the ARC-funded project Just transmission: advancing coherence in Australia’s electricity policy. The research will examine how communities and policymakers manage competing objectives in the development of electricity transmission infrastructure.

The PhD student’s project will explore how communities and policy-makers navigate synergies and tensions among multiple policy objectives in Australia’s energy transition, with a focus on new electricity transmission infrastructure projects, which are widely considered to be a foundation for the expansion of large-scale renewable energy.

The position will be a joint appointment across the Canberra School of Government, the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and the Centre for Environmental Governance, all of which are located in the Faculty of Business, Government and Law. The PhD student will join a world-class, vibrant interdisciplinary research grouping and will be a member of the intellectual community associated with the School and the Centres, and so participate in their collective life including seminars, reading groups, workshops and public engagement activities.

Funding details – what the scholarship/stipend covers

Annual stipend: $39,706

For international candidates:

• Single Overseas Student Health Cover fees up to $4,200 over the student’s candidature
• Up to $1,600 towards the cost of visa fees

In addition to the scholarship itself, the position includes the following funding over the duration of the project:

• $5,000 in Faculty funding for fieldwork
• $7,000 in project funding for conference presentations

Duration

3.5 years

Eligibility criteria

Required attributes:

• have completed a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours, or be regarded by the University as having an equivalent level of attainment;
• be enrolled, or seeking to enrol, as a full-time candidate in a Higher Degree by Research course at the University; and
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent resident or an international student eligible to study in Australia on an international student visa.

For required and desirable attributes specific to this project please refer to the this document 

Enquiries and how to apply

To apply, interested candidates are requested to send by email the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Short (1-2 page) statement of their suitability for the role, including a brief outline of a proposed topic aligned with the overall project and the candidate’s experience;
• Recent academic writing sample (e.g. Honours thesis or report from a research project);
• Contact information (email addresses and phone numbers) of at least two academic referees and one professional referee.

For students intending to commence in semester 1 2026 (February 2026), applications must be submitted by 30 October 2025. If the position is not filled from applications received by this date, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Enquiries and applications should be sent to Jonathan Pickering (Associate Professor, Canberra School of Government): jonathan.pickering@canberra.edu.au.

2026-27 ACSPRI Fellowship Program for PhD Candidates

PhD Candidates at ACSPRI Member organisations are invited to apply for the 2026-27 ACSPRI Fellowship Program. Applicants from Social Science and relevant fields are welcome to apply.

The Fellowship provides direct financial support (see Funding section) and professional development. Candidates from the University of Canberra are now welcome to apply.

How to Apply?

• Instructions are available at this webpage: https://www.acspri.org.au/acspri-fellowship-program.
• Applications for the program close on 31 July 2025.

Funding

• A $10,000 bursary payment per year over 2 years.
• A fee waiver for attendance at an ACSPRI course for each year of the fellowship.
• Total value up to $25,000.

Duration

• 2 years.

Eligibility

• PhD Candidates at ACSPRI Member organisations.
• Applicants from Social Science and relevant fields.
• Open to candidates from the University of Canberra.

More information

If anyone would like any information about the Fellowship, they are welcome to contact SCSPRI at info@acspri.org.au.

2026 Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM program

The Elevate program is designed to boost diversity in STEM. It provides access to skill-building workshops, peer mentoring and networking events, and 24/7 wellbeing and psychosocial support, in addition to financial scholarships (see Funding section).

How to Apply?

• Applications can be completed online through the ATSE Elevate program portal. The portal is hosted by GoodGrants.
• The GoodGrants Ultimate Guide for Applicants may assist you in registering and completing your application.
• Applicants are encouraged to start the application process early, as applications can be saved as you progress through the portal.
• If for any reason you are unable to submit written responses to the questions in the application form, ATSE will also accept alternative modes of submission. To discuss your options, please contact ATSE at applications@atse.org.au or call 02 6185 3240.
• Applications for the 2026 Elevate program close at 9:00am (AEST) Monday 1 September 2025.

Funding

• Undergraduate category – up to $30,000 over up to 3 years
• Postgraduate category – up to $150,250 over up to 3.5 years
• Leadership category – up to $70,000 over up to 2 years

Duration

• Undergraduate category: up to 3 years.
• Postgraduate category: up to 3.5 years.
• Leadership category: up to 2 years.

Eligibility

• Identify as a woman or non-binary person.
• Be enrolled as a domestic student at an Australian University.
• Planning to undertake a STEM degree or higher degree to improve business acumen (Leadership category only), commencing in 2026.
• Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged.

More information

Refer to the Elevate program guidelines. The guidelines outline the Elevate program and scholarship categories, the eligibility requirements and selection criteria, the process of application selection and the expectations on scholars engaging in the program.

Geospatial Modelling of Dengue Co-Funded Stipend Ph D Scholarship

The Geospatial Modelling of Dengue is awarded to an applicant of exceptional research potential undertaking a PhD on the Public Health. This PhD project aims to investigate the impact of climate change on the transmission of dengue fever in the Asia Pacific region.

How to Apply?

• Contact Dr Kinley Wangdi by emailing Kinley.Wangdi@canberra.edu.au.

Funding

• $35,000 (UC RTP rate)

Duration

• 3 years.

Eligibility

• Refer to the Applicant Information document for scholarship information and eligibility requirements.

Elite Editing Thesis Write-up Scholarship

How to Apply?

• Applications will open on 1 January and close on 30 June each year.
• The scholarship will be awarded prior to 31 July each year.
• More information on how to apply and application form on the Elite Editing Thesis Write-up Scholarship website.

Funding

• For students who do not hold another scholarship, a stipend of $1,000 per fortnight for six fortnights ($6,000 in total), tax free.
• For students who do hold another scholarship, a stipend of $600 per fortnight for six fortnights ($3,600 in total), tax free.

Duration

• 6 fortnightly payments

Eligibility

• Students must be enrolled full time in a research degree (Masters or PhD) at an Australian or New Zealand university.
• Part-time students are eligible to apply for the scholarship only in circumstances where the applicant is able to demonstrate heavy carer commitments or a medical condition that precludes them from studying full time.
• International and domestic students.

More information

• Refer to the Elite Editing Thesis Write-up Scholarship website.

Fullbright Postgraduate Scholarships

Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships allow postgraduate students undertaking their Australian PhD to conduct research in the U.S. OR supports postgraduate students not currently enrolled in a degree program to undertake a U.S. postgraduate program such as a master’s or PhD or conduct a period of research towards their Australian PhD.

How to Apply?

Refer to the Applicant Information page for general information regarding Fulbright qualities, eligibility requirements, award conditions, interview processes.

Applications are open from January to July each year.

Funding

Benefits vary per award. Can include:

• Monthly stipend based on the cost of living in the city of the host institution
• Tuition allowance (see specific scholarship for more details)
• Round-trip, economy class airfare directly to and from the scholar’s home city and the city of the host institution (capped at AUD$4,000)
• Establishment allowance (one-time payment)
• Dependent allowance (one-time payment, if applicable)
• Health & Accident Insurance (ASPE) – valued at up to USD$100,000 (for the scholar only)

Refer to Fullbright Postgraduate Scholarship website for full funding and benefits.

Duration

• Conduct research towards an Australian PhD program (4-10 months).

Eligibility

• Students who wish to complete a U.S. Master’s degree*
• Current PhD students who seek to conduct a period of research in the U.S. as a Visiting Student Researcher
• Students who wish to complete a full U.S. PhD program (Fulbright Future award only)*

* Placement Services is available for degree program applicants. Placement at an institution is not required at the time of application.

Refer to Fullbright Postgraduate Scholarship website for eligibility and visa requirements.

More information

Refer to the Fullbright Postgraduate Scholarship website and Postgraduate Applicant Information.

Fulbright Indigenous Scholarships (funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency)

The Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship is for an Indigenous student/scholar to undertake a research program in the U.S.  Scholarships are available in any field of academic study, across any category – postgraduate, postdoctoral or scholar.

This scholarship was established to recognize Indigenous leaders’ commitment to achieving excellence, while seeking an international perspective and collaboration through their studies/research.

How to Apply?

Refer to the Applicant Information page for general information regarding Fulbright qualities, eligibility requirements, award conditions, interview processes.

Applications are open from January to July each year.

Funding

Awards generally include:

• Monthly stipend based on the cost of living in the city of the host institution
• Round-trip, economy class airfare directly to and from the scholar’s home city and the city of the host institution (capped at AUD$4,000)
• Establishment allowance (one-time payment, if applicable)
• Dependent allowance (one-time payment, if applicable)
• Health & Accident Insurance (ASPE) – valued at up to USD$100,000 (for the scholar only)

Refer to Fullbright Postgraduate Scholarship website for full funding and benefits.

Duration

• For up to one academic year.

Eligibility

• For an Indigenous student/scholar.

Refer to Fullbright Postgraduate Scholarship website for eligibility and visa requirements.

More Information

Refer to the Fullbright Postgraduate Scholarship website and Postgraduate Applicant Information.

Ramsay Centre Postgraduate Scholarships

Are you a leader and a high-achieving student contemplating the transformative experience of studying abroad at some of the world’s best universities?

Are you driven to advance a richer and deeper understanding of our civilisation through the study of its history, philosophy, legal and political systems, religion, literature and languages, science and social sciences, music, art, or architecture?

Our benefactor, and founder of the Ramsay Centre, Paul Ramsay wanted to support outstanding, thoughtful, and imaginative young Australians to pursue graduate study at the world’s best overseas universities.

Applications open date – Early February each year (3^rd February 2025)

Applications close date – Late March each year (24^th March 2025)

Eligibility – Australian citizens or permanent residents who have been accepted into a Postgraduate Degree at a world leading university overseas.

How to apply – via https://www.ramsaycentre.org/scholarships-courses/postgraduate-scholarships/

How to obtain further information – please visit https://www.ramsaycentre.org/scholarships-courses/postgraduate-scholarships/faqs/ or contact the Ramsay Centre Postgraduate Scholarship Team postgrad@ramsaycentre.org

We look forward to hearing from you.