La Trobe University Project‑Based Graduate Research Scholarships
About this scholarship
La Trobe University offers project-based graduate research scholarships for PhD candidates, providing a stipend of $36,000 per year for 3.5 years, along with a tuition fee scholarship for up to 4 years and additional allowances.
Application Deadline
- Open year‑round until filled (applications accepted continuously).
Tell Me About The Scholarship
The Project‑Based Graduate Research Scholarships at La Trobe University provide funding for specific PhD research projects. Successful applicants receive a generous stipend and tuition fee scholarship, plus allowances for relocation and thesis costs.
Which Fields are Eligible
Scholarships are tied to specific PhD projects across multiple schools, including:
- Agriculture, Biomedicine & Environment
- Allied Health & Sport
- Cancer Medicine
- Computing & Engineering
- Education
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Psychology & Public Health
- Rural Health
Type
- PhD Scholarship | Project‑Based Research | Australia
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
- Meet PhD entry requirements at La Trobe University.
- Select a specific project from the available list.
- Contact the primary supervisor with:
- Statement of interest and research goals.
- Academic transcripts.
- Research thesis or publications.
- CV.
- Receive supervisor invitation before submitting a full application.
How Are Scholars Selected
- Based on eligibility, academic merit, and alignment with project requirements.
- Supervisor endorsement required before formal application.
Which Countries are Eligible
- Domestic and international applicants.
Where Will the Scholarship Be Taken
- La Trobe University campuses, Victoria, Australia.
How Many Scholars
- Variable; depends on available projects.
What is the Benefit of the Scholarship
- Stipend: AUD $36,000 per annum (2026 full‑time rate) for 3.5 years.
- Tuition fee scholarship: Up to 4 years.
- Relocation allowance.
- Thesis allowance.
How Long Will the Scholarship Last
- 3.5 years stipend + 4 years tuition fee coverage.
Required Documents
- Statement of interest.
- Academic transcripts.
- Research thesis/publications.
- CV.
- Research Statement Form (international applicants).
How to Apply
- Review available PhD projects.
- Contact the primary supervisor with required documents.
- If invited, submit a full application via:
- Domestic Online Application System (select “Graduate Research Applicants”).
- International Online Application System (select “Project‑based PhD Scholarship OR La Trobe Industry Research Scholarship”).
- Attach Research Statement Form (international applicants only).
📍 Location: La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must:
- Meet PhD entry requirements at La Trobe University.
- Select a specific project from the available list.
- Contact the primary supervisor with:
- Statement of interest and research goals.
- Academic transcripts.
- Research thesis or publications.
- CV.
- Receive supervisor invitation before submitting a full application.
What's covered
- Review available PhD projects.
- Contact the primary supervisor with required documents.
- If invited, submit a full application via:
- Domestic Online Application System (select “Graduate Research Applicants”).
- International Online Application System (select “Project‑based PhD Scholarship OR La Trobe Industry Research Scholarship”).
- Attach Research Statement Form (international applicants only).
📍 Location: La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia
Priority applicants
The sponsor explicitly welcomes applicants in these groups.