PhD Scholarships in Australia
There are 18 active phd scholarships for international students in Australia worth up to €90k, from 18 providers. Compare eligibility, awards, and deadlines below and apply before they close.
full fundingUniversity of Melbourne CIS PhD Scholarship
Open to domestic and international students of all nationalities. Applicants must hold a Master of Computer Science from the University of Melbourne, apply for the Doctor of Philosophy – Engineering and IT (Computing and Information Systems) programme (DR-PHILEIT), and demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership, and research potential. A research proposal, a personal statement, and a letter of support from the proposed PhD supervisor are required.
full fundingMurdoch University ARC Linkage PhD Research Scholarships
Open to both domestic and international students of all nationalities who hold an Honours or Master's degree in a relevant field. Topics 1 to 3 (ecology, environmental science, botany) require a background in those areas, while Topic 4 (AI-based ecological monitoring) requires computer science, mathematics, or electrical engineering with strong programming skills. Applicants need strong English communication, the ability to work in a multidisciplinary research team, and relevant research experience; prior publications and AI knowledge are an advantage.
full fundingForrest Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship
Open to outstanding early-career researchers from anywhere in the world who hold a PhD or equivalent research degree (or will have submitted before taking up the fellowship). Applicants need an exceptional academic and research record, a strong interdisciplinary research proposal, and a commitment to collaboration and community engagement while based at one of the partner universities in Western Australia.
full fundingDeakin University RTP and DUPR Scholarships
Domestic or international students enrolling in a Higher Degree by Research (Master's by Research or PhD) at Deakin University, with at least four years of tertiary education and a minimum 80% average (or equivalent) in the final year of previous studies.
full fundingUniversity of South Australia Research Scholarships
Open to international applicants of all nationalities who wish to undertake a higher degree by research (PhD or Master of Research) at the University of South Australia and who meet UniSA's academic and English-language entry requirements. Applicants must demonstrate strong academic achievement and research potential, and meet IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or Cambridge English thresholds that vary by programme (for example, IELTS Academic 6.5-7.0 overall depending on the discipline).
full fundingANU International Research Scholarship
For international students applying for a Higher Degree by Research (PhD or MPhil) at the Australian National University (ANU) with a strong research background. Applicants apply for admission to the research degree and are considered for scholarship support covering tuition and a living stipend.
living only fundingUNSW Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships
Open to domestic and international students applying for a Higher Degree Research (master's by research or PhD) at UNSW who meet the program's academic entry standard, satisfy UNSW's English language requirements, secure a research supervisor and complete the GTE and Financial Declaration; international applicants must establish Genuine Temporary Entrant status.
full fundingUniSQ International PhD Stipend and Fee Research Scholarship
Open to international students of all nationalities (not Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents) who hold a Bachelor's degree with First Class Honours or equivalent and are eligible for full-time, on-campus enrolment in a PhD at the University of Southern Queensland. Applicants must begin or continue studies in the relevant cycle. An Industry Stream requires a compulsory 60-day internship plus a co-funded or industry-funded stipend top-up and a Letter of Support from the industry partner. Dedicated scholarships exist for women in STEMM and students with disabilities.
full fundingUniversity of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS)
For international students undertaking a postgraduate research degree (a master's by research or a PhD) at the University of Sydney. It covers tuition fees and a living-allowance stipend; applicants need a strong research background and a confirmed place and supervisor for their research project.
full fundingACU Industry PhD Scholarships
Open to domestic and international applicants of any nationality who hold a Master's degree or equivalent with a strong academic record, can submit a research proposal aligned with an industry partner's goals, meet English language requirements (IELTS/TOEFL where applicable) and satisfy ACU Research Training Program and Australian visa requirements. Candidates must be willing to collaborate actively with the industry partner throughout the project.
full fundingSouthern Cross University RTP Scholarship
Open to domestic and international students admitted into a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programme at Southern Cross University. Candidates must show strong academic performance and research potential, secure an SCU academic supervisor, meet English language requirements (IELTS not always mandatory), and commit to full-time, on-campus study in Australia.
full fundingUniversity of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship
Open to both international and domestic students applying for, or enrolled in, a Master by Research or PhD at the University of Melbourne whose research is directly related to human rights. Applicants must show a demonstrated commitment to human rights through academic, voluntary, or professional work, must not have completed a comparable research qualification before, and must not have previously held a graduate research scholarship from the university.
full fundingAustralia Awards Scholarships
Open to citizens of ~30+ eligible developing countries (mostly the Indo-Pacific), who are not married to/engaged to an Australian or NZ citizen, meet academic and English requirements, and commit to returning home for at least 2 years after study. Fields must align with the partner country's development priorities.
living only fundingGriffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarships (GUPRS)
Open to candidates commencing or enrolled in a Higher Degree Research (HDR) program at Griffith University who hold a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours (AQF 8) or an equivalent qualification. Applicants must not already hold a degree at the same or higher level than the HDR program, must not have held an equivalent scholarship before (unless conditions apply), and their other income for living costs must not exceed 75 percent of the GUPRS stipend.
full fundingUQ Graduate School Scholarships (Research Training Program)
Open to domestic and international students of all nationalities applying for a higher degree by research (HDR) at UQ - a PhD, MPhil or research-focused professional doctorate. Applicants must be nominated by an enrolling UQ school or institute, meet all admission conditions for the HDR programme, and not already hold a stipend or scholarship that provides a benefit exceeding 75% of the RTP living allowance rate.
living only fundingAustralian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship at the University of Wollongong
Domestic and international students applying for a PhD or Master of Philosophy (MPhil) research degree at the University of Wollongong who meet UOW's academic and English-language entry requirements and are not receiving equivalent support from another source.
full fundingForrest Research Foundation Post-doctoral Fellowships
Open to early-career post-doctoral researchers of any nationality and from all academic disciplines. Applicants must be in the final year of their PhD or no more than two years past PhD completion at the time of taking up the fellowship, be proficient in English, and meet the employment-eligibility conditions of the host Western Australian university. Fellows must reside at Forrest Hall in Perth for the full term and commit to mentoring Forrest Scholars, undertaking ambassadorial duties and providing leadership within Forrest Hall.
full fundingAustralian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship at the University of Adelaide
Open to domestic and international applicants of all nationalities who are eligible for full-time enrolment in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program (Research Masters or PhD) at the University of Adelaide and who meet the English language requirements. International candidates must hold and maintain international-student status throughout enrolment, and applicants must not hold equivalent funding exceeding 75% of the base stipend.
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are available in Australia?
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18 active scholarships are listed on this page, updated regularly.
Can international students apply for scholarships in Australia?
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Yes — these scholarships are open to international students; check each one's eligibility and deadline.