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 2027-2028. You can also find fully funded PhD in Australia for international students on this page

Griffith University is seeking a PhD candidate to research the responsible design, evaluation and governance of infrastructure powering agentic and multi-agent AI systems.
Published:September 14, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:QueenslandDeadline:October 2, 2026

This PhD scholarship is offered as part of the NSW Affordable Housing Doctoral Training Network. The successful candidate will work with leading researchers alongside government agencies, industry partners and community organisations, to develop innovative research that improves the delivery, sustai
Published:September 14, 2026Type:PhDDeadline:October 30, 2026

SQA PhD Scholarships support outstanding domestic and international students to pursue up to four years of full-time quantum research at one of our partner universities: Macquarie University, UNSW Sydney, the University of Sydney, or the University of Technolo
Published:September 11, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:New South WalesDeadline:October 8, 2026

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship in Latin literature and/or Roman slavery. The scholarship is supported by the Australian National University (ANU) and is part of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship.??
Published:September 10, 2026Type:PhDValue:$40,475 per annumDeadline:October 31, 2026
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The Fay Marles Scholarship is named after former Chancellor Ms Fay Marles in recognition of her strong commitment to social justice and human rights. The scholarship is offered to domestic students who are enrolling in a graduate research degree and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances. &
Published:September 10, 2026Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:VictoriaDeadline:October 31, 2026
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This scholarship was established with a bequest from Sir John Michael Higgins, and is offered to students undertaking research in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry directly relating to the study and development of pastoral and agricultural industries.
Published:September 10, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:VictoriaDeadline:October 31, 2026

Macquarie University is offering a PhD research opportunity focused on adaptive optics and advanced astronomical instrumentation. The project aims to develop technologies and computational methods that can overcome atmospheric distortion and enable telescopes to capture wider, sharper and higher-res
Published:September 9, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:New South WalesDeadline:October 31, 2026

Griffith University currently looking for 4 highly motivated PhD candidates to join the research of “Next-Generation Visual Understanding” funded by the ARC Industry Laureate Fellowship. This research aims to advance knowledge of machine vision for deep visual understanding of natural
Published:September 9, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:QueenslandDeadline:Not Specified

Swinburne University of Technology is offering Tuition Fee Scholarship to prospective international research students interested in carrying out reseach at the University.
Published:September 9, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:VictoriaDeadline:Not Specified

RMIT University in Australia is offering a PhD opportunity in Computational Biophysics for researchers interested in using advanced computer simulations to investigate membrane ion channels—proteins that play a crucial role in neuronal signalling and other biological processes.
Published:September 8, 2026Type:PhDDeadline:December 31, 2026

Ready to take your research career to the next level? Swinburne University of Technology is offering research scholarships for outstanding candidates pursuing a PhD or Professional Doctorate in Australia.
Published:September 8, 2026Type:PhD , Postdoctoral FellowshipsStudy in:VictoriaDeadline:October 2, 2026

Flinders University is offering an exciting research fellowship focused on the early detection of ovarian cancer, supporting work aimed at identifying the disease at its earliest stages, when better detection could make a critical difference. The Marion McCormack Research Fellowship is based with
Published:September 8, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:South AustraliaDeadline:October 31, 2026
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The Gordon and Isabel Humphrey Scholarship was established with a gift from John Humphrey in memory of his parents and is awarded to graduate researchers who are enrolling in a graduate research degree in a field of Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.
Published:September 8, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:VictoriaDeadline:October 25, 2026
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The Schiavon Journalism Research Scholarship was established with a gift from May and Romeo Schiavon and is awarded to graduate researchers who are commencing the Doctor of Philosophy – Arts in the field of Journalism. Preference is given to candidates with industry experience.
Published:September 8, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:VictoriaDeadline:Not Specified

The purpose of this scholarship is to support students enrolled in the Master of Energy Change (Advanced) program and undertaking a research project in the field of the hydrogen economy. The scholarship offers a generous stipend.
Published:September 7, 2026Type:PhDValue:$10,000 per annumDeadline:Not Specified

An exciting PhD scholarship opportunity in Australia is available for researchers interested in youth, migration, mobility and social integration. The Deakin PhD Scholarship – Youth Futures explores how young people who have lived abroad navigate adulthood, including decisions around return
Published:September 7, 2026Type:PhDValue:$39,069 per annumDeadline:Not Specified
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The Hugh Noel Puckle Scholarship was established by the late Dr Hugh Noel Murray Puckle, MBBS 1914, and is offered to oustanding candidates who undertake research in the Department of Ophthalmology or the Department of Otolaryngology.
Published:September 7, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:VictoriaDeadline:September 20, 2026

Adaptive optics (AO) is one of the most formidable challenges in modern observational astronomy. Overcoming atmospheric turbulence is essential to unlocking the full potential of next-generation astronomical instruments. Designed for students interested in astronomical instrumentation and a
Published:September 4, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:VictoriaDeadline:October 31, 2026

This collaborative project will develop and test a new inhaled treatment platform for lung cancer using boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT). National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan and Macquarie University in Australia are pleased to offer a scholarship funded by both institutions to supp
Published:September 4, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:New South WalesDeadline:January 31, 2027

Become a Future Leader in Quantum Computing – Industry-ready PhD Scholarships Transform your research into real-world impact with a PhD program co-designed with leading quantum experts and industry partners - open to domestic and international students.
Published:September 4, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:New South WalesDeadline:October 8, 2026
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