UQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarships RQ2 2025

These scholarships include a living stipend to support you as you complete a research project for your Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy or a research-focused professional doctorate at UQ.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 30, 2025
• Value$46,400 per annum (2025 rate)
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorThe University of Queensland
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyThe University of Queensland
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

Living stipend of $46,400 per annum (2025 rate), indexed annually, your tuition fees covered

Requirements

You’re eligible if you’re:

• an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• studying full-time and onshore in Australia
• nominated by an enrolling school or institute at UQ
• assessed by the Graduate School as meeting all conditions for admission to the higher degree by research program.

Additionally, you must not:

• hold a qualification at the same or a higher level than the higher degree by research program you are undertaking
• be receiving a living allowance award, or scholarship providing a benefit greater than 75% of the RTP Scholarship living allowance rate to undertake the higher degree by research program
• be receiving a Commonwealth-funded tuition fee scholarship.

Applicants are required to provide compelling evidence of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status. This would usually take the form of confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status under the common seal of a community organisation. Where exceptional circumstances apply, statutory declarations and other forms of documentation may be considered. Original or certified copies of supporting documentation must be provided.

Interview Dates and Process

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence

Application Deadline

June 30, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to The University of Queensland on apply.uq.edu.au to apply

Before submitting an application you should:

• check your eligibility for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
• prepare your documentation and
• contact the HDR Liaison Officer in your proposed school or institute with any questions you may have.

When you apply, please ensure that under the scholarships and collaborative study section you:

1. Include a Confirmation of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Status.
2. Select ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
3. Select 'I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'.
4. Select the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship type

The HDR Liaison Officer in your proposed enrolling school or institute will be able to help you with the application process.

For more information, kindly visit The University of Queensland scholarship webpage.