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

This scholarship is funded by a bequest from Lady Persia Elspbeth Galleghan OBE, to support an outstanding student undertaking a master's by research or Doctor of Philosophy in the area of Australian Literature. Lady Galleghan was a generous benefactor to the University, especially in her suppor
Published:October 24, 2025Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:New South WalesValue:$45,000 per annumDeadline:Not Specified
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The Hutchinson Indigenous Fellowship and Residency is an annual award that provides a Victorian Aboriginal emerging artist with financial support to explore ideas and develop skills that will realise new iterations of cultural practice and development and build their practice into the future. Establ
Published:October 24, 2025Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:VictoriaValue:Up to $45,000Deadline:Not Specified
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The Australian Industrial Relations Commission Centennial Prize was established in 2006 and is offered to students with the best essay or thesis in the field of Industrial Relations or Labour History.
Published:October 24, 2025Type:Masters , PhD , UndergraduateStudy in:VictoriaValue:At least $750Deadline:December 7, 2025

RMIT will cover 50% of the scholarship cost, and the industry partner (Westernport Water) will contribute to the other half. This scholarship is already secured and does not require the candidate to apply through RMIT's competitive internal rounds. The proposed PhD project will focus on
Published:October 24, 2025Type:PhDStudy in:VictoriaValue:$35,886 per annumDeadline:January 4, 2026

This project will use AI tools for use in radiotherapy brain cancer treatments. Tasks involved in this project would suit engineering students with an interest in implementing AI into clinical practice or a medical physicist or radiation therapists with an interest in implementing deep learning tool
Published:October 24, 2025Type:PhDValue:$35,886 per annumDeadline:December 31, 2025

The Alistair Murdoch Research Bursary was established through donations from family and friends of Alistair Murdoch in his memory, to provide support for the practical aspects of masters and PhD research projects relevant to the areas of animal health and welfare. Alistair Murdoch was a 1981 graduat
Published:October 23, 2025Type:Masters , PhDDeadline:October 31, 2025

Mr Peacocke was born in 1911, and as a young man, worked in the Wheatbelt region before enlisting in the Australian Imperial Forces. Alan later moved from Perth to Tasmania for the cooler climate and worked at the Repatriation Department (now the Department of Veteran Affairs) for 30 years. Alan was
Published:October 23, 2025Type:Masters , PhDValue:$15,000 per yearDeadline:October 31, 2025

The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) is a state government agency which provides funding into minerals research which delivers value to WA. Part of our remit is to provide a range of competitive scholarships to support exceptional candidates pursuing postgraduate research in
Published:October 23, 2025Type:PhDStudy in:Western AustraliaDeadline:October 31, 2025

The University of St Andrews and Macquarie University are pleased to offer a scholarship funded by both institutions to support an exceptional student undertaking doctoral research. This scholarship supports research into how oyster reef structure influences biodiversity. The project focuses on unde
Published:October 23, 2025Type:PhDStudy in:New South WalesValue:Full tuition fees + Living stipend + AirfareDeadline:December 3, 2025

The University of Bristol (UoB), United Kingdom, and Macquarie University, Australia, are pleased to offer a global PhD opportunity applying mathematical theories to biological questions.
Published:October 23, 2025Type:PhDStudy in:New South WalesValue:$39,700 p.a. + UoB stipend + Tuition feeDeadline:December 10, 2025

To provide Indigenous students with financial assistance towards their education costs to support thier academic success.
Published:October 23, 2025Type:Masters , PhD , UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:$1,000-$3,000Deadline:Not Specified

This scholarship supports research in AI-driven clinical decision-making, focusing on improving accuracy, sensitivity, and reliability in healthcare applications. The project is ideal for candidates interested in Generative AI, Natural Language processing, and healthcare innovation.
Published:October 22, 2025Type:PhDStudy in:VictoriaValue:$35,886 per annumDeadline:October 31, 2026

The RMIT - Boeing Alliance Scholarship program supports PhD students to conduct cutting edge research in areas including advanced manufacturing, design, simulation and aerospace structures. The available project topics have been outlined on the PhD project list. Topic areas include: Advanced C
Published:October 22, 2025Type:PhDStudy in:VictoriaValue:RMIT full scholarshipDeadline:Not Specified

This scholarship is provided by the Online Student representative committee who seek to support those in need within the online student community.
Published:October 22, 2025Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:New South WalesValue:$2,200Deadline:February 4, 2026

This scholarship aims to support regional students to become Doctors and Dentists which helps to secure future access to these professions for our members.
Published:October 22, 2025Type:PhD , UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:$10,000Deadline:February 4, 2026

Discovery project’s contribution to knowledge and will be carried out by the successful PhD candidate. This PhD exploring LGBTIQ religious youth is part of a larger study into the knowledges and practices about sexuality and religion that form the everyday worlds of young people who are religi
Published:October 22, 2025Type:PhDStudy in:VictoriaValue:RMIT R&I PhD scholarship rateDeadline:June 30, 2027

This Scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to a Masters by Research or PhD student who is undertaking research in music.
Published:October 22, 2025Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:New South WalesDeadline:Not Specified

This scholarship aims to support research students at the University of Sydney Law School who are undertaking research in criminal law and/or criminology.
Published:October 22, 2025Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:New South WalesValue:$50,000 per annumDeadline:Not Specified

This project focuses on the design and synthesis of functional materials for green hydrogen ecosystem, including but not limited to production and application.
Published:October 21, 2025Type:PhDValue:$34,841 per annumDeadline:December 31, 2027

This project aims to fabricate advanced ion channel membranes for efficient divalent metal ion separation. For PhD students interested in advanced materials and water purification, this project focuses on developing ion channel membranes for selective separation of divalent metal ions.
Published:October 21, 2025Type:PhDValue:$35,886 per annumDeadline:December 1, 2025
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