Bond University HDR Scholarship 2027

Bond University values its higher degree research student cohort and provides a substantial level of direct financial support to many students. Bond University allocates funds to support the financial costs of fee offset (waiver) and living stipends.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorBond University
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyBond University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

A scholarship for all successful applicants includes:

• 100 per cent fee waiver for up to four years (for international students. Domestic students are automatically entitled to a 100 per cent fee waiver under the RTP scheme)
• stipend (living allowance) for up to three years, and 
• single overseas health cover for international students (four years)

Requirements

To be eligible to apply for a HDR scholarship at Bond University, you must: 

• Be studying for a PhD or Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy OR
• Have completed and submitted a Bond Application for your program before applying
• Intend to study full time
• Not have received an equivalent award or scholarship from the Australian Government designed to offset HDR fees

If you have previously applied for a HDR scholarship at Bond University and were unsuccessful, you may submit one additional application for a scholarship that outlines your change in circumstances. Applicants who are unsuccessful in their second application are ineligible to apply for future scholarship rounds.

Several scholarships are available to doctoral (Doctor of Philosophy and Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy) program students at Bond University. Please note that research master’s students are not eligible for any HDR scholarships.

Selection Process

There are two key overarching principles for determining the distribution of scholarships among applicants:

• First, scholarships are to be awarded through a competitive merit-based process.
• Second, scholarship applicants are to be treated equitably and fairly, regardless of their research discipline, and regardless of the source of their scholarship funding.

The University has discretion to use its selection processes to choose the most meritorious scholarship applicants (for example but not limited to; first class honours, Indigenous background, industry experience, undertaking a doctoral degree for the first time).

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit Bond University scholarship webpage.