The University of Queensland fully funded PhD Project Scholarships

Launch your research career with a PhD Project Scholarship at UQ!

Ranked in the world's top 50, The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia's leading research and teaching institutions. UQ ranks in the top 50 as measured by the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities.

Undertake your PhD at a university that is consistently awarded the maximum five-star rating for research grants and research intensity in the Good Universities Guide. UQ’s reputation for research excellence underpinned by its 55th global ranking in the Academic Ranking of World Universities.

At UQ, you will participate in a world-class, comprehensive program of research training. As a UQ PhD candidate, you will join a culture of research excellence where you will benefit from first-class facilities, access to the PhD Career Development Framework, and an extensive network of support, and advisors who provide exceptional mentorship and supervision.

About the PhD Project Scholarships

A PhD Project Scholarship will allow you to work with leading researchers, learn to conduct research independently, and think critically while contributing to a large project of national or international significance.

These scholarships are linked to more than 120 projects funded by prestigious government grants including the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Australian Research Council (ARC).

These scholarships are funded by the Australian Commonwealth Government to provide financial assistance to students undertaking a PhD.

Inclusions

• Living stipend of 27,082 AUD per annum (2018 rate, indexed annually), for three years with possible extension to four years (conditions apply)
• Tuition fees (value 96,000 AUD - 160,000 AUD)
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Applications are now open.

There is no closing date - applications will be assessed as they are received and projects removed as PhD positions are filled.

Click the button below to view the available projects, check your eligibility, and find out how to apply.