La Trobe University Project-Based Graduate Research Scholarships 2027

The La Trobe Project-Based Graduate Research Scholarships support PhD students undertaking research on specific projects across a range of disciplines at La Trobe University, Australia. The available projects cover areas including health, medicine, cancer research, engineering, artificial intelligence, education, social sciences, humanities and environmental research.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorLa Trobe University
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyLa Trobe University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Successful PhD Project Scholarship applicants will receive:

• a generous stipend valued at $36,000 per annum (2026 full-time rate) for 3.5 years for a PhD
• a tuition fee scholarship for 4 years for doctoral degrees
• thesis and relocation allowances

Successful applicants can commence at any time with the support of their supervisor.

Requirements

To apply for PhD candidature, you will need one of the following:

• a Master’s by Research degree in a relevant discipline completed within the last ten years assessed at a La Trobe Master’s by Research thesis standard of 70 or above; OR
• Bachelor’s (Honours) degree or Master’s by Coursework degree with a minor thesis of 10,000 to 20,000 (depending on disciplinary norms)* completed within the last ten years where the minor thesis is assessed at a La Trobe Master’s by Research thesis standard of 70 or above.

*Applicants should seek advice from their proposed supervisor regarding discipline norms where applicable regarding the typical thesis length. The written research component of your application will be evaluated according to the Master’s by Research Thesis Grading Schema and will need to be assessed at a standard of 70 or above.

Selection Process

To apply for one of the PhD Project Scholarships listed below, follow these steps:

1. Check Your Eligibility: Ensure you meet the entry requirements for the PhD.
2. Select a Project: Choose a project from the list of available options below.
3. Review Project Requirements: Check the eligibility criteria and any additional conditions for the chosen project.
4. Contact the Primary Supervisor: Email the primary supervisor for your preferred project to express your interest in applying. Include the following information to help them assess your eligibility:
   • A statement outlining your interest in the project and your research goals
   • A copy of your academic transcripts
   • A copy of your research thesis or any relevant publications
   • Your CV

Only eligible applicants will be invited by the primary supervisor to submit a full application for the PhD and scholarship. Please do not submit your application through our online portal without an invitation from the primary supervisor, as your application will not be accepted without their support.

Once invited to apply by the primary supervisor, please follow the instructions on the How to Apply page for the PhD. Remember to include the relevant project code (PRO-2----) in your application.

Application Documents

• A statement outlining your interest in the project and your research goals
• A copy of your academic transcripts
• A copy of your research thesis or any relevant publications
• Your CV

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Domestic applicants

  Domestic applicants will need to submit their application via the Domestic Online Application System. Please select the ‘Graduate Research Applicants' scholarship option when prompted.

  If you have any further questions about the application process, please contact [email protected]

• International applicants

  International applicants will need to submit their application via the?International Online Application System. Please select the ‘Project-based PhD Scholarship OR La Trobe Industry Research Scholarship’  scholarship option when prompted.

  International applicants must also complete a Research Statement Form for their nominated project (you may nominate only one project) and attach it to your application.

  If you have any further questions about the application process, please contact [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit the La Trobe University webpage.