Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarships
UniSQ Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarships for HDR candidates are awarded based on academic merit and the process is competitive. We offer a variety of scholarships funded by the Australian government, UniSQ, our Schools, Colleges, and Centres, as well as industry and international partners. These are offered on a competitive basis during the major application round. Awarded scholarships remain valid for 12 months from the issuance date. Applications from all research areas are welcome, but these should be aligned with UniSQ’s flagship areas.
Each flagship scholarship offers an optional Industry Stream, which requires a mandatory 60-day industry internship. Co-funded scholarships and industry-funded stipend top-ups are highly desirable. This stream requires a Letter of Support completed by your industry partner. Applicants and/or their prospective supervisor are responsible for identifying an industry partner. To qualify, continuing students must be within 18 months of starting full-time studies or 36 months of part-time studies as of December 2024. Consult the before applying to ensure your internship meets UniSQ requirements.
For more information and to view current opportunities, please visit our scholarships page and select ‘research’ from the drop-down menu. External scholarships can also be viewed here.
For information on each research scholarship, please refer to the scholarships below:
International Stipend and Fee Research Scholarship (DPHD)
Domestic PhD Stipend Scholarship
Domestic and International MRES Scholarship
Further information
Applications for UniSQ-funded scholarships open in the second half of the year. If you are awarded a scholarship, it will remain valid for 12 months from the date of awarding. You can usually expect an outcome on your scholarship application within six weeks of the closing date.
Please refer to the for detailed information on the scholarship selection process.
For more information or additional enquiries, please contact the Graduate Research School at hdrscholarships@unisq.edu.au.