Deakin University HDR Scholarship in Heritage and Displacement 2026

This scholarship aims to support a PhD candidate investigating heritage, displacement and lived experiences of exile.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 30, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorDeakin University
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyDeakin University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

This scholarship is available over three years and offers:

• a stipend of $37,450 per annum tax exempt (2026 rate)
• a relocation allowance of $500–1,500 (for single to family) for students moving from interstate

For international students, the awardee will also receive:

• tuition fees offset for the duration of four years
• single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.

Requirements

To be eligible you must:

• meet Deakin's PhD entry requirements
• enrol full time
• hold an honours degree (first class) or an equivalent standard masters degree with a substantial research component.

Please refer to the research degree entry pathways page for further information.

Additional requirements:

• all candidates are expected to have exceptional written and verbal communication skills (English)
• although not mandatory, we encourage applications from;
  • those with research experience in the field of heritage studies or political science (or related disciplines) in the context of the Middle East
  • those with a proven track record of utilising relevant research tools and methods (such as conducting and analysing qualitative interviews) and in publishing outputs (such as in high quality international journals)

Application Documents

• CV (including details of previous study, grades, relevant work experience and skills, and any research publications);
• A cover letter (briefly addressing each of the criteria and outlining your interest);
• And a PhD project proposal (max 2000 words including title, introduction, research questions, literature review, methodology, fieldwork and feasibility, references)

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please email your Application Documents to Prof Benjamin Isakhan: [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit the Deakin University Scholarship webpage.