University of Canberra Research Scholarships for International Students in Australia…
About this scholarship
The University of Canberra offers a limited number of University Research Scholarships to enable highly qualified international students to undertake full-time study towards a Higher Degree by Research.
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Application Deadline:
📅 September 30, 2026
🎓 Tell Me About The Award:
The University of Canberra (UC) Research Scholarships offer a limited number of highly competitive, fully funded opportunities for outstanding students (domestic and international) to pursue a Higher Degree by Research (HDR)—such as a PhD.
Selection is based on academic merit, research proposal quality, research experience (e.g. publications), and alignment with UC’s strategic research priorities.
Available scholarships include:
- Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarships
- UC HDR Stipend Scholarships
- Industry Co-funded Scholarships
- Faculty-Managed Scholarships
Which Fields are Eligible?
Research in any discipline aligned with UC’s focus on:
- Economic, Environmental & Social Sustainability
- Faculty-specific research areas (check faculty pages for details)
🏷️ Type:
🎓 PhD / Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarships
Who can Apply?
- Domestic (Australian citizens/permanent residents, NZ citizens)
- International students
- Current UC PhD candidates with <2 years & confirmed candidature
- Indigenous Australian applicants
- Applicants with First-Class Honours or Master’s (min. 25% research + 80% score)
- Candidates under the National Industry PhD Program – Industry Linked Stream
How are Applicants Selected?
- Academic qualifications
- Strategic alignment of the research topic
- Research proposal quality
- Research experience (including publications)
- Faculty ranking and merit-based review by the UC Research Scholarship Committee
Which Countries Are Eligible?
All countries
Where will the Award be Taken?
University of Canberra, Bruce Campus – Australia
Note: Offshore candidates will begin receiving stipends once they arrive on campus.
How Many Awards?
Not specified – limited number awarded based on merit (less than 10% success rate in previous round)
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- AUD $36,225 per year tax-free stipend (2025 rate)
- Tuition fee sponsorship for international students
- Back-pay of stipend for approved offshore starts
- Research support and supervision at a top-tier university
How Long Will the Award Last?
Up to 3.5 years (full-time)
How to Apply:
- Apply for HDR Admission via UC’s HDR Portal
- After submission, access and complete the Research Scholarship application form
- Current PhD students can log in directly to apply for the scholarship
What's covered
Priority applicants
The sponsor explicitly welcomes applicants in these groups.