Unlock your potential at UniSQ with our stipend scholarships for domestic PhD students starting in 2026! Dive into research in our Flagship Areas and collaborate closely with industry through an optional 60-day internship. Whether you’re pursuing groundbreaking studies or seeking practical experience, this opportunity is tailored for you. Speak with a potential supervisor to align your research with a Flagship Area and secure your future today. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your academic journey—apply now!s.
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Domestic PhD Stipend Scholarship
University of Southern Queensland, Australia has opened PhD scholarships to students who wish to pursue their PhD preogrammes at the university.
Why You Should Apply For Domestic PhD Stipend Scholarship
- Stipend of AUD $38,000 per annum.
- Maximum period of tenure of an award is three years. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree will be deducted from the period of tenure.
Eligibility Requirements for Domestic PhD Stipend Scholarship
To be eligible applicants must:
- have completed a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours, or equivalent level;
- have applied, or currently enrolled in the PhD at UniSQ;
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen;
- commence or continue study in 2026.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Domestic PhD Stipend Scholarship
Applicants will be assessed on:
- Academic achievement (e.g. class of honours or equivalent; performance on postgraduate degree; academic prizes and awards)
- Research capability (e.g. research publications in high quality journals; research presentations at conferences; research internship experience; evidence of creative works if applicable)
- Research project and environment (e.g. alignment with UniSQ research priorities; research relevant to Australian research context; external support for the proposed research; impacts of the proposed research; clear articulation of resources required for successful completion)
- Supervisory team (e.g. consult with the supervisory team to demonstrate publication records in high quality journals, complementary expertise, supervisor capacity and resource support for the proposed research).
Application Dealine for Domestic PhD Stipend Scholarship
The deadline for applying for Domestic PhD Stipend Scholarship is September 30, 2025
How To Apply For Domestic PhD Stipend Scholarship
To apply, please ensure you have digital copies of the below information:
- Supervisor support letter (DOCX 525KB);
- Curriculum vitae (including research publications and /or presentations);
- Preliminary Research Thesis Topic Proposal (DOC 53KB);
- Documentation confirming citizenship.
- Statement of Claim addressing the selection criteria;
- Education qualifications (testamur and academic transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate awards);
If applying for the Industry Stream:
- The industry partner must complete the Letter of Support . Please note that if the scholarship is awarded under the Industry Stream all required contractual agreements must be in place prior to the student commencing in the program.
For more details, visit UniSQ Scholarship webpage
