If you are considering undertaking an HDR, we have a range of scholarships available. They can help cover living expenses and tuition fees.
Want to research your own idea?
You can apply for an HDR program anytime with your own proposal and you can also apply for a scholarship to support your research.
Research Training Program scholarship
The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship provides financial support for high-quality research students. We hold multiple RTP scholarship rounds each year. Applications are only open and accepted during the specified periods.
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Higher Degree by Research scholarship
Open to Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Students undertaking a PhD or Master by Research.
Applying and validating the digital Net-HARMS platform
PhD Scholarship - the project will test and extend this newly developed tool, the digital Net-HARMS platform, in another domain such as transport safety, safety in outdoor leisure activities, or child safeguarding in the outdoor sector.
Sustainable Urban Mobility Research Laboratory Partnership
PhD Scholarship - The Sustainable Urban Mobility research lab examines pathways towards low-carbon, resource-efficient, and inclusive mobility. The team develops data-driven models and tools to reduce the environmental impacts of passenger and urban freight transport.
Down syndrome Skeletal Health Research group scholarship
Masters by Research Scholarships - Help transform bone health outcomes for people with Down syndrome by investigating the causes of early-onset osteoporosis and impaired fracture healing.
Quantum and Advanced Technologies Talent Building Program
HDR Scholarship - The Quantum and Advanced Technologies Talent Building Program aims to support Research Candidates to undertake research in areas of quantum and advanced technologies.
Identifying insecticidal arthropod venom peptides
PhD Scholarship - The PhD candidate will be working on an Australian Research Council and UniSC Research Training Program funded project that aims to identify insecticidal arthropod venom peptides to target dipteran pests and parasites.
Strengthening wellbeing of First Nations children through trauma-informed, culturally grounded sleep support
PhD Scholarship - Contribute to Indigenous-led research developing innovative, culturally safe approaches to children's sleep, healing and wellbeing.
A decision support system for sustainable herbicide use in Australian Plantation Forestry
PhD Scholarship - Join leading forestry researchers and industry partners to improve pesticide stewardship and risk assessment in managed forest ecosystems.
Funded opportunities to work with industry
Access scholarships that support your research while tackling real-world industry challenges. Gain hands-on experience, build skills that matter to employers, and turn your innovative ideas into impactful solutions.
National Industry PhD Program
NIPhD program enables research students to pursue research that addresses industry challenges. They will develop the skills needed to turn university research into practical and commercial outcomes.
Industry-sponsored research scholarships
Industry partners can support research talent and drive innovation through an industry-funded research scholarship for PhD or Masters by Research students.
CSIRO Industry PhD program
The CSIRO Industry PhD (iPhD) Program is a nationally coordinated initiative designed to strengthen research translation and industry engagement across Australia’s innovation system.
HDR Scholarship conditions
Learn more about the conditions applicable to HDR scholarships.
Considering a PhD?
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