Planning to embark on doctorate studies in Australia and need PhD scholarships in Australia to finance your studies? Below is a list of ongoing funded PhD in Australia 2026-2027. You can also find fully funded PhD in Australia for international students on this page

The Navigator North Offshore Wind Gippsland Scholarships are open to students who reside in the Gippsland region and are undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies in allied health, business, education, engineering, environmental science or information technology at the Gippsland Campus or on
Published:YesterdayType:Masters , PhD , Postdoctoral Fellowships , UndergraduateStudy in:VictoriaDeadline:March 1, 2026
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The Sid Page Prize was established in 1988 in memory of Sidney B. Page and is maintained from income of a fund established by donations from his family, colleagues and friends. Sidney Page was Deputy Librarian of this University from 1966 to 1972 and Librarian of Griffith University from that time u
Published:January 13, 2026Type:Masters , PhD , Postdoctoral Fellowships , UndergraduateDeadline:Not Specified
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These scholarships include a living stipend to support you as you complete a research project for your Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy or a research-focused professional doctorate at UQ.
Published:January 13, 2026Type:PhD , Postdoctoral FellowshipsValue:$37,500Deadline:Not Specified
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Over 150 bursaries were established by various generous gifts and are offered to students who are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances...
Published:January 13, 2026Type:Masters , PhD , UndergraduateStudy in:VictoriaValue:$1,000 - $10,000Deadline:August 2, 2026

The Kathleen Lumley Foundation's Lumley Top-Up Scholarships Program supports PhD candidates whose research aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has the potential to contribute to systemic change for health access and welfare outcomes. This scholarship i
Published:January 12, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:South AustraliaValue:$63,000Deadline:January 30, 2026
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The Melbourne Research Scholarship is offered to high-achieving domestic and international students who are enrolling in a graduate research degree.
Published:January 9, 2026Type:Masters , PhDValue:100% fee remission and up to $135,000Deadline:Not Specified
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The Research Training Program Scholarship is supported by the Australian Commonwealth Government and the University of Melbourne, and offered to high-achieving domestic and international research students.
Published:January 9, 2026Type:Masters , PhDValue:100% fee remission and up to $135,000Deadline:Not Specified

The Gowrie Bursary derives from a fund that was set up in 1943 to maintain research scholarships in perpetual memory of those Australian men and women who gave their lives for their country in the Second World War. The bursary is targeted at those who are serving or have served in the Australian Def
Published:January 8, 2026Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:Western AustraliaValue:$8,000 per annumDeadline:February 3, 2026

To support commencing international students from UTS’ approved external articulation programs who meet the admissions requirements for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at UTS in Sydney.
Published:January 6, 2026Type:Masters , PhD , UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:20% of tuition feesDeadline:December 31, 2028

The joint China Scholarship Council (CSC) and the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) are collaborating to provide scholarships to qualified students from the People's Republic of China to undertake high quality research education and study at UTS. UTS is offering tuition fee scholarships eac
Published:January 6, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:New South WalesValue:Fully FundedDeadline:January 19, 2026

This scholarship was established in 1974 with a fund of $5,200 raised by public subscription in memory of Neil Mather Brice, DSc, who at the time of his death was Professor of Electrical Engineering at Cornell University, New York, USA.
Published:January 6, 2026Type:Masters , PhD , UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:Approximately $1,000Deadline:March 8, 2026

This scholarship was established in 2013 and maintained by gifts from donors including UQ staff, alumni and friends.
Published:January 6, 2026Type:Masters , PhD , UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:VariesDeadline:March 8, 2026

This project will include understanding the influence of material, geometry and joining parameters on wall system performance. Your key responsibilities: Develop a fundamental understanding of how to design the panel to meet lateral loading (for example, wind loading), fire ratings for safe
Published:January 5, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:VictoriaDeadline:January 15, 2026

This PhD project aims to design, synthesise, and evaluate PFAS-free, high-temperature proton-conducting polymers for use as both membrane materials and electrode binders in hydrogen fuel cell systems. The student will: Synthesise novel polymer architectures in collaboration with CSIRO, Fabri
Published:January 5, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:VictoriaValue:$37,450 per annum tax exemptDeadline:February 12, 2026
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The Indigenous Graduate Research Support Grant is available to all Indigenous graduate researchers who are enrolled in a graduate research degree and undertaking activities relating to completion of their research project or their career development.
Published:January 5, 2026Type:Masters , PhDValue:$5,000 - $10,000Deadline:December 31, 2026
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The Holding Redlich Indigenous Scholarship was established with a gift from Holding Redlich and is awarded to Indigenous students who are enrolling in the Juris Doctor and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.
Published:December 29, 2025Type:Masters , PhDValue:Up to $30,000Deadline:Not Specified

James Cook University (JCU) and The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) work closely together to service regional north Queensland. Both institutions are leaders in tropical and rural health teaching, research and service delivery and JCU and THHS collaborate in many areas, including clini
Published:December 22, 2025Type:PhDStudy in:QueenslandValue:Fully FundedDeadline:February 26, 2026

JCU Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarships for HDR candidates (Doctor of Philosophy) are awarded annually on a competitive basis to the most outstanding applicants.
Published:December 22, 2025Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:QueenslandValue:$53,608 paDeadline:Not Specified

This scholarship is designed for University students already enrolled to pursue a PhD or Masters by research in areas relevant to the NHRA, including natural hazards resilience and disaster risk reduction. Top-up PhD scholarships up to $15,000 per year for three and a half years to: holders
Published:December 10, 2025Type:PhDDeadline:Not Specified
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Through their gift, the Sanders Family Foundation wishes to support two top-up scholarships for students undertaking PhD projects in parenting and family psychology. Through the Sanders Family Foundation HDR Top-up Scholarships, the Sanders family hopes to create opportunities for passionate PhD can
Published:December 3, 2025Type:Masters , PhDValue:$12,000 per annumDeadline:December 15, 2025
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