La Trobe University is offering a graduate research scholarship for a student to undertake a joint PhD with the University of Bayreuth, Germany. Students undertaking the joint PhD program will be enrolled in a PhD at both institutions. Your supervisory team will comprise of academic staff from both institutions who will provide support and guidance throughout your research. As a student enrolled at both La Trobe and Bayreuth, you will have access to services and support provided by both institutions, including a range of professional and personal development programs.
You will begin your studies at La Trobe University where you will spend the majority of your time, but with an expectation that you will spend typically 12 months at Bayreuth University. Travel to and study at the host institution will be subject to the usual immigration requirements.
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Summary
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Benefits
- a Research Training Program (RTP) stipend for up to three and a half (3.5) years for a doctoral degree, with a value of $36,000 per annum (2026 rate)
- a Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset scholarship for up to four years for a doctoral degree
- a travel allowance to assist with travel between Melbourne and Bayreuth, Germany and personal expenses while residing in the Germany
- an allowance to relocate to Melbourne to commence the degree and publication/ thesis allowance
- opportunities to work with outstanding researchers at La Trobe and University of Bayreuth universities, and access to our suit of professional development programs
Requirements
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- contact the primary supervisor listed against the project, and receive their invitation to submit a full application
- meet the entrance requirements for the PhD
- not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate for the same purpose
Selection Process
In selecting successful applicants, applications are pprioritised from candidates who:
- will be enrolled full-time and undertaking their research at a La Trobe University campus
- have completed a Masters by Research or other significant body of research, such as an honours research thesis or lead authorship of a peer-reviewed publication, assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 75 or above
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
Application Deadline
December 31, 2026How To Apply
To apply for one of the joint PhD scholarships, follow these steps:
- Check Your Eligibility: Ensure you meet the entry requirements for the PhD.
- Select a Project: Choose a project from the available projects above.
- Review Project Requirements: Check the eligibility criteria and any additional conditions for the chosen project.
- Email the primary supervisor listed against your preferred project to express your interest in applying.
- 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 (UB-25---) in your application.
- For Domestic Applicants: Select the 'Graduate Research - Specialist Research Scholarship' in your application.
- 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 the online portal without an invitation from the primary supervisor, as your application will not be accepted without their support.
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