2026 UQ-Exeter Institute joint PhD

The University of Queensland and the University of Exeter are seeking exceptional students to join a world-leading, international research partnership.

The joint PhD program provides a fantastic opportunity for the most talented doctoral students to work closely with world-class research groups and benefit from the combined expertise and facilities at both institutions. This prestigious program will provide you with a full tuition fee scholarship, a living allowance stipend, travel and development allowance, and a Research Training Support Grant.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 24, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Queensland, Australia
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyThe University of Queensland
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Living stipend of $37,500 per annum tax free (2026 rate) indexed annually
• Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• A travel and development allowance of $18,000 across the duration of the candidature

Requirements

You are eligible for our UQ-based projects if you:

• meet the entry requirements for a higher degree by research at both universities
  • The University of Queensland entry requirements
  • University of Exeter entry requirements
• study full-time and onshore in Australia (at UQ) once enrolled
• are selected by the UQ Exeter Institute selection committee
• do not already hold a PhD.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Only applications for UQ-based projects are submitted through UQ. Applications for Exeter-based projects must be submitted through the University of Exeter. 

To apply for a UQ-based project please follow the steps below. There is no separate application for the scholarship because you will have the opportunity to request scholarship consideration on the application for admission.

Before submitting an application you should:

1. check your eligibility of the Doctor of Philosophy program at UQ (ensure the page is updated either to the domestic or international student type appropriate to your status)
2. prepare your documentation, including your UQ-Exeter Institute Personal Statement using this form (DOCX, 264.61 KB).
3. select the chosen project you wish to apply for – you will need to enter the correct project title into the application
4. take note of the name of the UQ project supervisor – you will need to list this in your application

When you apply, please ensure that under the program preferences section you select:

• Research Quarter 1, 2027, for the Intake option and Full Time for the Study Mode option
• ‘Joint PhD’ for your application type
• ‘QUEX Joint PhD’ from the name of the joint program
• When you upload your Academic CV, please attach your UQ-Exeter Institute personal statement to it an upload them together as a single document. 

For help with the online application process, email the HDR Partnerships team at [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit the UQ Scholarship webpage.