Australia University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2025 (Deadline: 30 September, 2025)

The University of Canberra (UC) is now inviting applications for its University Research Scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year. These highly competitive awards support Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates—both domestic and international—across a wide range of disciplines. Less than 10% of applicants were successful in the previous round, making this one of the most sought-after PhD scholarships in Australia.

Degree Level

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Higher Degree by Research (HDR)

Available Subjects

Scholarships are available across all research areas offered at UC, including:

• Arts and Design

• Business, Government and Law

• Education

• Health

• Science and Technology

Benefits

• Stipend: AUD $36,225 per annum (2025 rate, tax-free) for living costs

• Duration: Up to 3.5 years

• Tuition fee sponsorship (for eligible international candidates)

• Back payment of stipend upon onshore arrival for approved offshore international candidates

• Opportunities for industry-linked research

• Access to UC’s advanced research facilities and academic mentoring

Eligible Nationalities

• Domestic students: Australian citizens, permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens

• International students: Eligible from all countries

Eligibility Criteria

• To apply for a University of Canberra Research Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be a domestic or international student

  • Not have previously held an Australian Government-funded research scholarship for more than six months

  • Have a qualification equivalent to Australian First-Class Honours or a Master’s degree with a significant research component (minimum 25% of course, result ≥ 80%)

  • Be applying for or currently enrolled in a PhD program at UC

  • Preference given to:

    • PhD candidates with Confirmation of Candidature and less than 2 years EFT

    • Indigenous Australian applicants

    • Candidates aligned with the National Industry PhD Program – Industry Linked stream

Application Procedure

1. Apply for HDR Admission via the HDR Application Portal

2. Once admitted or application is in process, complete the Research Scholarship application form via the HDR Portal

3. Submit required documentation, including academic transcripts, research proposal, and CV

4. Applications are ranked by faculties based on academic merit, research proposal quality, alignment with UC priorities, and research experience

5. Final awards determined by the University Research Scholarship Committee

Closing Date:

• 30th September, 2025 (Ref)