Macquarie University Sydney Quantum Academy PhD Scholarships 2027

SQA PhD Scholarships support outstanding domestic and international students to pursue up to four years of full-time quantum research at one of our partner universities: Macquarie University, UNSW Sydney, the University of Sydney, or the University of Technology Sydney. 

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 8, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorMacquarie University
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyMacquarie University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A stipend of AU$42,754 per annum (2026 rate, pro rata) for a maximum duration of four years (full-time equivalent).
• Other components: For successful international applicants, student tuition, health cover and visa fees will be waived.
• A flat top-up of AU$5000 per annum (pro rata and reviewed annually) for the period of the recipient’s primary PhD stipend.

Requirements

• Scholarships are open to domestic and international students.
  • Domestic students include Australian citizens, permanent residents, a person entitled to stay in Australia, or to enter and stay in Australia, without any limitation as to time and a New Zealand citizen.
  • International students must either hold or be able to obtain a valid visa for the duration of the specified term upon being awarded the scholarship.
• You must be a student who has commenced or is due to commence your PhD studies from July 2026 - July 2027. International students may also commence in the second half of 2027. Students who commenced prior to July 2026 are not eligible.
• You are expected to apply for or be enrolled in a full-time PhD program at an SQA partner university. PhD projects must be in a field related to quantum technology. Please note you will not be offered an SQA PhD scholarship unless you?have a?PhD?offer of admission.? 
• You must have the support of an academic staff member at one of the partner universities.?To help you find a potential supervisor, view our list of the?latest quantum research opportunities?or search our?Sydney Quantum Expert list. For more guidance, view our guide on?'How to apply for a quantum PhD in Sydney.
• Students applying for admission to UNSW Sydney are only eligible for the SQA Supplementary and Extension Scholarships. To receive either scholarship, you must hold a primary scholarship at UNSW (e.g. RTP or equivalent). You do not need to hold a primary scholarship when applying to SQA, but must secure one to be eligible for the SQA Supplementary or Extension Scholarship.

Stream 1: The SQA Primary Scholarship:

• You must?not?hold?another?primary PhD stipend scholarship?(for example, a Research Training Program (RTP) or equivalent scholarship).? 

Stream 2: The SQA Supplementary Scholarship:? 

• You must?hold, or have an offer to hold,?a primary PhD stipend scholarship?(for example, a Research Training Program (RTP) or equivalent scholarship).? 

Stream 3: The SQA Supplementary Extension Scholarship:? 

• You must?hold, or have an offer to hold,?a primary PhD stipend scholarship?(for example, a Research Training Program (RTP) or equivalent scholarship).?? 
• Your primary PhD stipend scholarship must be of a length less than 4 years (full-time equivalent).? 

Stream 4: The SQA PhD Experience Program Scholarship:

• You can apply at any stage of your PhD if you're at an SQA partner university. If you have not yet started your PhD, you must have an unconditional offer of admission by the time you apply. We strongly recommend applying after you are already enrolled. 

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the SQA webpage.