University of Canberra Research Scholarship 2027 in Australia | Fully Funded

Are you looking to pursue a fully funded PhD in Australia? The University of Canberra Research Scholarship 2027 offers an excellent opportunity for outstanding domestic and international students to undertake a Higher Degree by Research.

The scholarship provides financial support to successful candidates, including a generous annual stipend of $36,225 and potential tuition fee sponsorship for eligible international students.

Scholarship Summary

Host Country: Australia
Study Level: PhD / Higher Degree by Research
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Scholarship Value: $36,225 annual stipend plus possible tuition coverage
Duration: Up to 3.5 years
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

About the University of Canberra Research Scholarship

The University of Canberra offers a limited number of research scholarships to highly qualified candidates pursuing full-time Higher Degree by Research programmes.

The scholarships are available to both domestic and international applicants and are awarded based on academic excellence, research experience, research potential, and the quality and strategic alignment of the proposed research.

Successful applicants may receive funding through the Australian Government Research Training Program or the University of Canberra’s Higher Degree by Research scholarship scheme.

Scholarship Benefits

Selected candidates may receive:

• A tax-free stipend of $36,225 per year to support living expenses.
• Financial support for the duration of the research programme.
• Potential tuition fee sponsorship for eligible international students.
• Funding for up to 3.5 years of PhD study.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the University of Canberra Research Scholarship, applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for admission into a PhD programme.

Priority may be given to applicants who:

• Have been approved for admission into a PhD programme.
• Hold a First-Class Honours qualification or an equivalent academic qualification.
• Have completed a master’s degree with a significant research component and strong academic performance.
• Are current PhD candidates who have successfully completed their Confirmation of Candidature and meet the required study duration criteria.
• Have been identified for the National Industry PhD Program – Industry Linked stream.
• Are eligible domestic or international applicants.

Applicants should also demonstrate strong academic qualifications, research experience, and a well-developed research proposal.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should follow these steps:

1. Apply for admission into a Higher Degree by Research programme through the University of Canberra HDR Application Portal.
2. Once eligible for HDR admission, complete the separate Research Scholarship application.
3. Submit all required academic and research documents.
4. Applications will be assessed by the relevant faculty based on academic qualifications, research experience, research proposal, and other selection criteria.
5. Highly ranked applicants will be considered for available research scholarships.

This is a valuable opportunity for talented researchers who want to pursue doctoral studies in Australia with substantial financial support.

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Apply through the official University of Canberra Research Scholarship application portal before the deadline.

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