University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2025 for Domestic and International PhD Students (Partial Funding)
The University of Canberra is inviting applications for the University of Canberra Research Scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year. These prestigious and competitive awards are designed to support Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates—both domestic and international—across all disciplines offered at UC.
With a success rate of less than 10% in the previous intake, these scholarships are among the most competitive PhD scholarships in Australia. Successful applicants will benefit from financial support, tuition sponsorship (for eligible international candidates), and access to world-class research facilities.
Eligible Fields of Study
Scholarships are available across all UC research areas, including:
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the University of Canberra Research Scholarship will receive:
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Stipend: AUD $36,225 per annum (tax-free, 2025 rate) to cover living costs
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Duration: Up to 3.5 years
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Tuition Fee Sponsorship: Available for eligible international candidates
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Back Payment of Stipend: Upon onshore arrival for approved offshore international candidates
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Industry-Linked Research Opportunities
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Access to Advanced Research Facilities and Mentoring
Eligible Nationalities
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Domestic Students: Australian citizens, permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens
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International Students: Eligible from all countries
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
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Be a domestic or international student.
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Not have held an Australian Government-funded research scholarship for more than six months.
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Hold qualifications equivalent to Australian First-Class Honours or a Master’s degree with a significant research component (minimum 25% of course, grade ≥ 80%).
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Be applying for or currently enrolled in a PhD program at UC.
Preference will be given to:
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PhD candidates with Confirmation of Candidature and less than 2 years EFT (Equivalent Full-Time) enrolment.
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Indigenous Australian applicants.
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Candidates aligned with the National Industry PhD Program – Industry Linked stream.
Application Process
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Apply for HDR Admission via the HDR Application Portal.
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Once admitted or if your application is in process, submit the Research Scholarship application form through the HDR Portal.
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Attach all required documents, including:
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Academic transcripts
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Research proposal
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Applications will be ranked by faculties based on:
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Final award decisions are made by the University Research Scholarship Committee.
Important Dates
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the funding amount for the University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2025?
The scholarship offers a tax-free stipend of AUD $36,225 per annum (2025 rate) for up to 3.5 years.
2. Who can apply for the scholarship?
Both domestic (Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents) and international students from all countries can apply.
3. Which degree level is funded under this scholarship?
This scholarship is for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs at the PhD level.
4. Are all research fields eligible?
Yes, the scholarship is open to all UC research areas, including Arts and Design, Business, Education, Health, and Science.
5. Is tuition covered for international students?
Yes, tuition fee sponsorship is available for eligible international candidates.
6. How competitive is the scholarship?
It is highly competitive, with a success rate of less than 10% in the previous round.
7. What qualifications are required to apply?
Applicants must have First-Class Honours or a Master’s degree with a significant research component (minimum 25% of course, grade ≥ 80%).
8. Can I apply if I have previously held an Australian Government research scholarship?
You may apply only if you have held such a scholarship for less than six months.
9. How do I apply for the scholarship?
First, apply for HDR admission through the HDR Application Portal, then submit the Research Scholarship application form with required documents.
10. When is the application deadline?
The closing date is 30 September 2025.
