Published: 18 Aug 2026 264 views
The Forrest Research Foundation works with five partner universities to provide PhD scholarship opportunities for world-leading researchers from both across Australia and around the world. We provide our Forrest PhD Scholars with generous financial support, mentoring and professional development opportunities to help them accelerate their career and go further than they imagined possible.
Each Forrest Scholar receives a scholarship package that includes fees, a stipend and accommodation at Forrest Hall in a luxury self-contained studio apartment. This scholarship package is valued at over AU$270,000 over a four-year period including:
A Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend or equivalent university postgraduate research scholarship stipend valued at between $34,315 – $37,500 per annum in 2026 and indexed annually; the final value to be determined by the enrolling university; and
An accommodation allowance valued at $25,740 in 2026 and subject to annual indexation. The allowance is available to cover accommodation costs of a studio apartment at Forrest Hall. If a Forrest Scholar is granted a residency exemption by the Forrest Research Foundation Governors, the accommodation allowance may be used to contribute towards the cost of other residential accommodation. The Forrest Foundation endeavours to provide a 2-bedroom apartment to scholars with resident dependent children (subject to availability); and
A research and travel allowance of up to $12,000, plus a relocation allowance allowing for economy airfare to Perth for Forrest Scholar and immediate dependants. The research and travel allowance are available for approved research-related expenses, overseas research and conference travel.
International Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship or equivalent university international fee scholarship which covers the full international tuition fees and overseas student health cover.
Domestic Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship which provides exemption from the requirement to pay tuition fees for the duration of the scholarship.
Forrest PhD Scholarships are offered to candidates who have exceptional academic profiles, a commitment to engagement and impact, and who have the desire, drive and imagination to undertake doctoral research of the highest standard. Forrest Scholars will be among the top performing students in their undergraduate and graduate cohorts. There are no pre-existing research themes but candidates must undertake research at one of the five Western Australian universities:
Eligibility criteria
Other requirements: RTP scholarship
To be eligible for a Forrest Scholarship, applicants must also apply for an RTP scholarship (international or domestic) at their chosen university. An equivalent scholarship, which covers fees and annual stipend, is also acceptable.
The University of Western Australia:
https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/hdr-scholarships
During the Domestic Round, international students who have studied at UWA during 2025-2026 are also entitled to apply.
RTP dates:
Curtin University:
https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/scholarships/research-training-program-rtp-scholarships/
RTP dates:
Murdoch University:
https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/scholarship/research-training-program-stipends-(international-students)
https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/scholarship/research-training-program-stipends-(domestic-students)
RTP dates:
Edith Cowan University:
https://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/details/ecu-hdr-scholarship
RTP dates:
The University of Notre Dame Australia
https://www.notredame.edu.au/study/fees-costs-and-scholarships/scholarships/research-scholarships
RTP dates:
*The RTP closing dates above were accurate at the time of publication. Please check the relevant university webpage in case of any changes and to ensure you have time to contact a supervisor and prepare all the relevant documents.*
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