Research degree scholarships and other financial support opportunities listed here are available to international applicants. Where a year is not listed, the same date applies every year.
All living allowance scholarships are associated with a research project for full-time students. When applying to do a research degree, you will need to apply for a project (and associated scholarship if applicable) as listed on the research projects page. Applications for research projects and associated scholarships are made as part of the online application process.
Please check the English language requirements you will need to apply for a research degree.
International students with school-aged children: some types of scholarship/sponsorship will exempt you from paying tuition and administration fees for your children's public schooling. For further details, see the Children of International Tertiary Students web page.
University-wide scholarships
| Scholarship name | Eligibility | Value | How to apply | Key dates |
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Research Training Program international (RTPi) Scholarships
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These scholarships are aligned to specific projects. Applicants for all projects are competitively assessed and selected on information provided in the application and any interview that may occour. |
At least $32,500 (2023 base rate)
Scholarship benefits and conditions (PDF file 408kb) |
Scholarships are associated with a research project, and you apply for a scholarship when you apply for a research project. New projects are listed all year round and closing dates are project specific. |
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| International Research Tuition Scholarships (IRTS) |
Applicants who are in receipt of an externally funded scholarship and who are commencing their research degree are eligible. Evidence of the externally funded scholarship must be provided. Applicants are accepted on the basis of academic merit and demonstrated research capability. |
Apply anytime |
Note: Other available research degree scholarships administered by the University of South Australia can be found here
Area-specific scholarships and projects at UniSA
| Scholarship name | Area of research | Value | How to apply | Closing date |
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Engineering |
$35‚000 per year for 3 years |
Applications are currently closed and will be advised in 2021 |
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| Alan Reddrop Research Grant for Family Business |
Family business |
$5000 |
Application opens from 26 October to 08 November |
Note: Other available research degree scholarships administered by the University of South Australia can be found here
Other funding opportunities
| Funding opportunities | Area of research | Value | How to apply | Closing date |
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| AUFRANDE Project: Cross-reality Robotics in Virtual and Augmented Reality - ENIB/UniSA | Computer Science / Engineering | Living Stipend, Tuition Fees, The opportunity to study in both France and Australia | More Info |
11 April 2023 (11:59 PM CET) |
| APRIntern: PhD Industry Internships | Industry experience for 3-6 months to kickstart your career. The program has an emphasis on encouraging underrepresented people in STEM, such as women, regional, indigenous and disadvanted PhD students | $3,000 | External | October |
| ATA Scientific Encouragement Award | Life, Material, Chemical or Environmental Sciences | $1,500 for the winner. 2 runner up awards of $600 are also available | External | 31 August |
| Australia Awards Scholarships |
Research must relate to a priority development area and satisfy the criteria established for each country | Tuition fees, living expenses, fieldwork expenses etc | Apply online | Variable (according to country) |
| Australian Building Codes Board Research Scholarship | Building regulations in Australia | Up to $5,000 for 1 year | External | Anytime |
| Australian Federation of Graduate Women | Various | Various, for example accommodation expenses | External | Check Australian Federation of Graduate Women Inc. website |
| Australian Federation of Graduate Women: Canberra Accommodation Bursary | Women who wish to carry out a short research project, in any field, which would benefit from a short stay in Canberra | Four week accommodation bursary | More info and application form | 31 October |
| Australian Grape and Wine Authority Travel Bursaries | Various | Funding to support travel, study tours or conference attendance | External |
First Friday in April and first Friday in October |
| Australian Nurse Teachers Society (ANTS): Research Scholarships | Available to ANTS members to attend conferences which are relevant to nurse teachers | $1,000 | External |
January, April, July & October
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| Australian Society of Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy: Research Scholarships | Diagnostic radiography & Radiation therapy | $10,000 maximum | External |
27 September |
| Capstone Editing: Grant for Professional Thesis Editing | Free thesis editing for one Masters student and one PhD student per year | N/A | External | September |
| CSIRO Postgraduate Scholarships | CSIRO priority research areas | Various scholarships available | External | Check CSIRO Postgraduate Scholarships website |
| The Data Incubator: Data Science Fellowship | Data science: 8-week fellowship (think data science bootcamp) for PhDs looking to enter industry | N/A | External | November |
| Gates Cambridge UK: PhD Scholarships | Full-cost scholarship awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge |
N/A |
External | November |
| German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Research Grants | Various | €750 – €1000 per month, plus additional benefits | External | Refer to the DAAD website |
| Healthy Development Adelaide and Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation PhD Excellence Award | Various | $5,000 per annum for up to 3 years only to augment an Australian Postgraduate Award or equivalent competitive scholarship | More info and application form | 17 December |
| Sir Ross & Sir Keith Smith Fund Scholarships | Science of aeronautics; preference will be given to South Australians | Not specified | External | March, June, September & December |
| Taiwan Fellowship | Social sciences, including Taiwan studies, cross-strait studies, China studies, Asia Pacific studies, and sinology | NT$50,000 stipend each month | External | Not specified |
| Water Research Australia scholarships | Water resources | Various | External | 31 October |
| Data61 PhD Scholarship | Various | Various Scholarships available | Check Data61 website for more details | Varies. Check the Data61 website for more details |
