Faculty-managed and Other Scholarships
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
$35,000 per annum (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, 235.5 KB)
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
- $35,000 per annum (2024 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, 236.46 KB)
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
2024 Joint PhD Scholarship
Australian Institute of Health & Welfare – University Canberra
Our aim is to develop doctoral students who will prosper in careers in Australia’s data-skilled workforce. This PhD scholarship program provides opportunities for outstanding postgraduate students with demonstrated academic and research excellence to further their careers in addressing ‘real world’ issues that have impact on practice and policy.
The area of the PhD Program is “Potentially preventable hospitalization pathways (PPHs) and measures” and will test the usefulness of PPHs as an indicator of the effectiveness of primary care and investigate the potential for developing new metrics that could be used for ongoing monitoring of the interface between primary and acute care. The successful candidate will be enrolled into our flagship PhD Plus programme and be integrated into high performing academic teams in a world class research environment.
PhD candidates will be awarded a scholarship stipend of $35,000 per annum (and indexed), comprising a tax-free living allowance for 3.5 years. In addition, there will be an option for casual employment at the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Research areas
The successful candidates will be supervised jointly by staff at AIHW and UC.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
- meet the University of Canberra’s admission requirements;
- meet residency requirements for a domestic student;
- not be currently enrolled in a PhD program at another university at the time of application;
- apply as a full-time candidate;
- have obtained the equivalent of a Master’s degree by research or 1st Class honours degree in a related subject to the above research area(s) with experience of using SAS and with quantitative skills.
- Be available to start full-time in February 2024 (Semester 1)
Successful candidates can be located on the UC campus in Bruce.
Application Process
Prospective applicants should submit a full CV and an expression of interest (EOI) – 2 pages max.
Providing information on their research experience and area of interest.
Email EOI to: Rachel.davey@canberra.edu.au
Closing date for EOI December 31st 2023
Externally funded Scholarships
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.
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 tothe 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.