Overview
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Higher Degree by Research (HDR)
Description
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Higher Degree by Research (HDR)
Eligibility
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
Additional Information
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
Apply for HDR Admission via the HDR Application Portal
Once admitted or application is in process, complete the Research Scholarship application form via the HDR Portal
Submit required documentation, including academic transcripts, research proposal, and CV
Applications are ranked by faculties based on academic merit, research proposal quality, alignment with UC priorities, and research experience
Final awards determined by the University Research Scholarship Committee
Closing Date:
30th September, 2025 (Ref)
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Can international students apply for the University of Canberra Research Scholarships? Yes. Scholarships are open to both domestic and international candidates from any country.
Do I need to have a supervisor before applying? Yes. You should contact a potential supervisor at UC to discuss your research proposal before submitting your application.
When will I receive the stipend if I’m an offshore international student? The stipend begins when you arrive onshore at UC’s Bruce campus. Any back payments will be processed upon arrival.
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Funding
Partial Funding
Organization
University of Canberra
Degree
PhD, Fellowship
Subjects
All Subjects
Nationality
International Students, Domestic Students
Country
Australia
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