University of Queensland Graduate School Scholarships
More details :
The University of Queensland Graduate School Scholarships, UQGSS, include the Research Training Program, RTP, and support students completing a research project at UQ. The scholarships are available for postgraduate research students, including applicants for a Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy, or research-focused professional doctorate. They are open to both domestic and international students across all study areas.
The scholarship provides financial support such as a living stipend, possible tuition fee support, and Single Overseas Student Health Cover, OSHC, for eligible international students. The listed 2026 stipend rate is AUD $37,500 per year tax-free, indexed annually.
At Darrab Education, we recommend students apply for this scholarship while also applying to other suitable opportunities worldwide. Scholarships are highly competitive, so students should not depend on one application only. Applying to many scholarships increases your chance of success and gives you more options for your academic future.
Eligibility :
Open to domestic and international students.
Applicants must be applying for a postgraduate research degree at UQ.
Eligible programs include:PhD
Master of Philosophy
Research-focused professional doctorateApplicants must be nominated by an enrolling school or institute at UQ.
Applicants must meet all conditions for admission to the higher degree by research program.
Applicants must not already receive a living allowance award or scholarship worth more than 75% of the RTP living allowance rate.
Applicants should identify a suitable supervisor in their research field.
Selection is based on academic performance, research capability, project quality, research environment, and advisory team quality.
Required documents :
Academic CV or resume.
English language documents.
Academic transcripts.
Degree certificates.
Proposed supervisor name.
Scholarship or sponsorship details.
Previous qualifications.
Referee details.
Passport copy for the final application.
Evidence of name change, citizenship, or previous research studies, if required.
Official English translation for documents not in English.
How to apply :
Check your eligibility for a UQ PhD, MPhil, or research-focused professional doctorate.
Find a supervisor whose expertise matches your proposed research project.
Prepare your required documents.
Submit an Expression of Interest, EOI, for your preferred program.
You do not need to apply separately for this scholarship.
Complete the scholarship/sponsorship section in the EOI.
If your nominated supervisor supports your EOI, UQ will invite you to submit a final application.
The Scholarship Benefits:
Living stipend of AUD $37,500 per year tax-free,.
Stipend is indexed annually.
Scholarship duration is 3.5 years, with possible extension according to UQ and RTP policy.
May include tuition fee support.
Includes Single Overseas Student Health Cover, OSHC, for eligible international students.
Supports research study at one of Australia’s major research universities.