The University of Sydney Lady Galleghan Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Australian Literature 2026

This scholarship is funded by a bequest from Lady Persia Elspbeth Galleghan OBE, to support an outstanding student undertaking a master's by research or Doctor of Philosophy in the area of Australian Literature. Lady Galleghan was a generous benefactor to the University, especially in her support for Australian Literature. She also enabled the establishment of the Herbert Blaiklock Memorial Lecture, named after her father, and honouring the poet Henry Kendall.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 18, 2026
• Value$45,000 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorThe University of Sydney
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyThe University of Sydney
• Course to studyEnglish and Writing
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The Scholarship will provide a stipend allowance of $45,000 per annum for the following duration:

• up to 3.5 years for a PhD recipient 
• up to 1.75 years for a master's by research recipient.

Requirements

• be enrolled, intending to apply, applied for admission, have a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to study full-time in a master's by research or PhD in English and Writing, School of Art, Communication and English at the University of Sydney.
• conduct research in the field of Australian Literature
• apply for the University of Sydney Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship.

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• For more information, kindly visit the The University of Sydney scholarship webpage.