The University of Queensland Baillieu Research Scholarship 2026

The purpose of the scholarship is to support a Higher Degree by Research candidate in the field of medicine, law, commerce, economics or architecture. The scholarship was initially established by UQ in 1954 through the generous gift of the Honourable William Lawrence Baillieu and family.  The Baillieu family wished to support descendants of World War I veterans who had been killed, blinded or totally and permanently incapacitated during service.  The scholarship is maintained on trust pursuant to the Repatriation Fund (Baillieu Gift) Act 1937.   

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 1, 2026
• Value$5,000 - $9,000
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorThe University of Queensland
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyThe University of Queensland
• Course to studyEngineering and Science , Engineering and Technology , Architecture, design and urban planning
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Minimum $5,000, up to $9,000

Requirements

• You are eligible if you are a HDR candidate studying in the field of medicine, law, commerce, economics or architecture.
• Applications will be accepted from candidates who have successfully completed Progress Review 1 and intend to undertake the proposed activity/utilise the funds, prior to submitting their thesis.
• Applicants who provide evidence that they are a lineal descendant of an Australian soldier or sailor who died or was blinded or was totally and permanently incapacitated as a result of his service in World War I will be given preference in the selection process.
• Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously been awarded this scholarship.

Selection Process

Your application will be ranked on the basis of:

• Academic achievement and experience and potential for scholastic success; and
• Any other matters the selection committee considers to be relevant to your future research development. 

Application Documents

• CV
• An itemised breakdown of the costs relating to your funding request.  If your funding relates to travel, please use this budget spreadsheet
• Principal Advisor endorsement
• Supporting documents (such as letters of invitation, conference acceptance, workshop/training details, equipment/materials quotes etc) to support your application.
• Evidence verifying your lineal descent from an Australian soldier or sailor who died or was blinded or was totally and permanently incapacitated as a result of his service in World War I

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• To submit your application, apply online and attach the required documents.

For more information, kindly visit the UQ scholarship webpage.