Faculty-managed and Other Scholarships
Please note that Scholarship Conditions of Award are reviewed annually. Some entitlements and conditions may change from year to year.
Other University Scholarships
91做厙 Indigenous Australian HDR Stipend Scholarship
The Indigenous Australian Higher Degree by Research Stipend Scholarship supports engaged and ambitious indigenous applicants to undertake a PhD or Master by Research course.
How to Apply?
Apply through the HDR Application Portal.
Funding and duration
$36225 per annum (2025 rate, tax-free) stipend up to four years for a doctoral course and two years for a masters course.
$10,000 of research funding is available to be used for any cost related to the project.
Eligibility
- enrolled, or seeking to enrol, as a full-time candidate in a Higher Degree by Research course at the University of Canberra;
- meet the requirements for admission; and
- identify as an Indigenous Australian.
For more information refer to the 91做厙 Indigenous Australian HDR Stipend Scholarship Conditions of Award (PDF))
W J Weeden Postgraduate Research Scholarship
This Scholarship is generously funded by the family of the late W J Weeden.
How to Apply?
Apply through the HDR Application Portal.
Funding
- $36,225per annum (2025 rate, tax-free) stipend to assist with living costs, indexed annually.
- reimbursement of Overseas Health Cover (OSHC for single person). Further details in the Conditions of Award.
- International candidates will also be awarded an RTP Fee Offset scholarship to cover tuition fees.
Duration
- 3.5 years
Eligibility
- completed a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours, or be regarded by the University as having an equivalent level of attainment
- be enrolled, or seeking to enrol, as a full-time candidate in a Doctor of Philosophy course at the University
- domestic student (Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen) or international student.
For more information refer to the W J Weeden Scholarship Conditions of Award (PDF,)
Australian Research Training Program Fees Offset Scholarship
Eligibility
- domestic student (Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen)
- applying for or currently undertaking a Higher Degree by Research course (PhD, Professional Doctorate, Masters by Research).
- A RTP Fees Offset Scholarship may be offered to international HDR candidates whose application for an RTP, University-funded or W J Weedon stipend scholarship has been assessed as competitive by the University Research Scholarship Committee.
How to Apply?
- No application required for domestic candidates.
- International RTP, University-funded or W J Weedon stipend scholarship recipients may be awarded a RTP Fee Offset Scholarship. No application required.
Refer to the RTP Fees Offset Scholarship Conditions of Award for more information.
University of Canberra Organisational Creativity and AI PhD Stipend Scholarship
Overview of the scholarship
The University of Canberra Organisational Creativity and AI PhD Stipend Scholarship by the Faculty of Business, Government and Law is for a project that explores how the use of technology by consumers or organisations affects creative abilities and curiosity to explore topics. This project centres around the concepts of consumer or organisational technology use, creativity, curiosity and empowerment.
Funding details (what the stipend/scholarship covers)
- a stipend of $40,000 pa (indexed).
Duration
- 3.5 years commencing Semester 1 2027.
Eligibility criteria
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- meet university PhD admission requirements (completion of a Master of Research or Honours degree (first class) in a related area)
- meet university English language requirements
- not have previously completed a PhD
- be able to commence the program in the year of the offer
- enrol as a full-time PhD student
Enquiries contact and how to apply
Email the CanBe lab director Dr. Ryan Payne Ryan.Payne@canberra.edu.au with a CV including results of undergraduate and research masters/honours degrees, and one page research proposal containing proposed thesis title and theoretical problem in business field to be addressed. The successful applicant will then be required to apply formally to enrol in the Ph.D.
Due date
Initial queries must be received by August 15th 2026 to enable the selected candidate to develop the Expression of Interest proposal with selected supervisors.
Deliberative Democracy PhD Scholarship
Join the world-leading Centre for Deliberative Democracy at the University of Canberra as a PhD Candidate!
Start: February 2027
Application deadline: 10 August 2026
Interviews with shortlisted candidates: 14-18 September
Notification of decision: 21 September 2026
Scholarship duration: 3.5 years
Stipend rate: AUD 40,000 per annum, indexed annually. International scholarship recipients will receive an additional relocation allowance to move to Canberra.
Eligibility: Application is open to both domestic applicants (Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents) and international applicants eligible to study in Australia on an international student visa.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree with First or Upper Second Class Honours, or a Master degree with a substantial research component, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the University of Canberra as meeting the requirements for admission to a PhD.
Location: The successful applicant will be based at the University of Canberra’s Centre for Deliberative Democracy (CDD) and is expected to reside in Canberra for the duration of the scholarship. As a member of CDD, the candidate will be expected to participate actively in the Centre's research community, including regular in-person attendance at seminars, workshops, and other Centre activities.
Application documents:
- PhD proposal (up to 3 pages) outlining clearly the topic and its relevance, research question(s), theories or theoretical framework and methods. The proposal should demonstrate a clear connection to, and contribution towards deliberative and participatory democracy scholarship.
- CV
- Academic transcripts for all completed tertiary qualifications
- Writing sample of published or unpublished work (e.g. thesis, essay, journal article) of up to 30 pages
- Letter of recommendation, to be sent directly by the referee to delibdem@canberra.edu.au.
- Names and contact details (email and phone) of two referees who can comment on the applicant's academic abilities, research potential, and suitability for doctoral study (one of the referees may be the author of the letter of recommendation)
CDD is a world-leading research institution conducting cutting edge research on deliberative engagement, democratic innovations and democratic resilience. The Deliberative Democracy PhD scholarship is designed for a student to research any topic related to the Centre’s work.
Interested applicants should consult the Centre’s website and staff’s recent publications for a sense of the kinds of research undertaken in the Centre, and whether their project might fit: /research/centres/cdd
The successful applicant will be matched with an appropriate supervisory team based on the proposed project. Potential primary supervisors are , , and .
The research topic of PhD projects will fall broadly within the field of deliberative and participatory democracy. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, the crisis of democracy, democratic resilience, deliberative reasoning, democratic innovations, deliberative systems, environmental politics, nonhuman participation, inclusion, identity, gender, feminist research, AI and digital politics.
Projects may be theoretical or empirical and may employ qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, interdisciplinary, or participatory approaches.
The scholarship will be awarded through a merit-based selection process. To apply, please submit your complete application documents by 12:00 pm (AEST), 10 August 2026 to delibdem@canberra.edu.au.
CSIRO Industry PhD scholarship program
CSIRO's Industry PhD (iPhD) Program brings together an industry partner, a university and Australia’s leading science agency, CSIRO, to co-develop a four-year industry-focused PhD project. It provides PhD students with a unique skill set to focus on impact driven research.
How to Apply?
The program has yearly intakes with most projects planned to commence in February/March. Project opportunities, including how to apply, will be advertised on the as they become available.
Funding
- a four-year scholarship package of $45,000 pa
- a four-year Project Expense and Development package of up to $13,000 pa
- Refer to Terms and Conditions for full range of benefits.
Duration
- 4 years
Eligibility
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen
- meet host university PhD admission requirements
- meet university English language requirements
- not have previously completed a PhD
- be able to commence the program in the year of the offer
- enrol as a full-time PhD student
- be prepared to be located at the project location(s) that the host university has approved and, if required, comply with the host university’s external enrolment procedures.
More information
Refer to CSIRO Industry PhD Program: Scholarship Terms and Conditions
Contact the CSIRO Industry PhD Program Office: iphd@csiro.au
Data61 PhD scholarship
CSIRO's Data61 aims to develop top-quality doctoral students who will prosper in careers in Australia’s data-skilled workforce. The Data61 PhD scholarship program provides opportunities for outstanding postgraduate students with demonstrated academic and research excellence to further their careers at one of Australia’s most trusted organisations.
How to Apply?
- Opportunities are advertised twice each year, usually April-June and September-October.
- Refer to the website to find out when applications open and how to apply.
Funding
- A full scholarship includes a base stipend at the supplemented with a top-up scholarship of $10,000 pa.
Duration
- 3.5 years.
Eligibility
- domestic and international students who current live in Australia
- international students overseas at the time of application, who hold a visa to study in Australia
- Additional criteria as specified on the .
More information
Refer to the .
Geospatial Modelling of Dengue Co-Funded Stipend PhD Scholarship
The Geospatial Modelling of Dengue is awarded to an applicant of exceptional research potential undertaking a PhD on the Public Health. This PhD project aims to investigate the impact of climate change on the transmission of dengue fever in the Asia Pacific region.
How to Apply?
- Contact Dr Kinley Wangdi by emailing Kinley.Wangdi@canberra.edu.au.
Funding
- $35,000 (91做厙 RTP rate)
Duration
- 3 years.
Eligibility
- Refer to the Applicant Information document for scholarship information and eligibility requirements.
Elite Editing Thesis Write-up Scholarship
How to Apply?
- Applications will open on 1 January and close on 30 June each year.
- The scholarship will be awarded prior to 31 July each year.
- More information on how to apply and application form on the .
Funding
- For students who do not hold another scholarship, a stipend of $1,000 per fortnight for six fortnights ($6,000 in total), tax free.
- For students who do hold another scholarship, a stipend of $600 per fortnight for six fortnights ($3,600 in total), tax free.
Duration
- 6 fortnightly payments
Eligibility
- Students must be enrolled full time in a research degree (Masters or PhD) at an Australian or New Zealand university.
- Part-time students are eligible to apply for the scholarship only in circumstances where the applicant is able to demonstrate heavy carer commitments or a medical condition that precludes them from studying full time.
- International and domestic students.
More information
- Refer to the .
Fullbright Postgraduate Scholarships
Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships allow postgraduate students undertaking their Australian PhD to conduct research in the U.S. OR supports postgraduate students not currently enrolled in a degree program to undertake a U.S. postgraduate program such as a master’s or PhD or conduct a period of research towards their Australian PhD.
How to Apply?
Refer to the page for general information regarding Fulbright qualities, eligibility requirements, award conditions, interview processes.
Applications are open from January to July each year.
Funding
Benefits vary per award. Can include:
- Monthly stipend based on the cost of living in the city of the host institution
- Tuition allowance (see specific scholarship for more details)
- Round-trip, economy class airfare directly to and from the scholar’s home city and the city of the host institution (capped at AUD$4,000)
- Establishment allowance (one-time payment)
- Dependent allowance (one-time payment, if applicable)
- Health & Accident Insurance (ASPE) – valued at up to USD$100,000 (for the scholar only)
Refer to for full funding and benefits.
Duration
- Conduct research towards an Australian PhD program (4-10 months).
Eligibility
- Students who wish to complete a U.S. Master’s degree*
- Current PhD students who seek to conduct a period of research in the U.S. as a Visiting Student Researcher
- Students who wish to complete a full U.S. PhD program (Fulbright Future award only)*
* Placement Services is available for degree program applicants. Placement at an institution is not required at the time of application.
Refer to for eligibility and visa requirements.
More information
Refer to the and .
Fulbright Indigenous Scholarships (funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency)
The Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship is for an Indigenous student/scholar to undertake a research program in the U.S. Scholarships are available in any field of academic study, across any category – postgraduate, postdoctoral or scholar.
This scholarship was established to recognize Indigenous leaders’ commitment to achieving excellence, while seeking an international perspective and collaboration through their studies/research.
How to Apply?
Refer to the page for general information regarding Fulbright qualities, eligibility requirements, award conditions, interview processes.
Applications are open from January to July each year.
Funding
Awards generally include:
- Monthly stipend based on the cost of living in the city of the host institution
- Round-trip, economy class airfare directly to and from the scholar’s home city and the city of the host institution (capped at AUD$4,000)
- Establishment allowance (one-time payment, if applicable)
- Dependent allowance (one-time payment, if applicable)
- Health & Accident Insurance (ASPE) – valued at up to USD$100,000 (for the scholar only)
Refer to for full funding and benefits.
Duration
- For up to one academic year.
Eligibility
- For an Indigenous student/scholar.
Refer to for eligibility and visa requirements.
More Information
Refer to the and .
Ramsay Centre Postgraduate Scholarships
Are you a leader and a high-achieving student contemplating the transformative experience of studying abroad at some of the world’s best universities?
Are you driven to advance a richer and deeper understanding of our civilisation through the study of its history, philosophy, legal and political systems, religion, literature and languages, science and social sciences, music, art, or architecture?
Our benefactor, and founder of the Ramsay Centre, Paul Ramsay wanted to support outstanding, thoughtful, and imaginative young Australians to pursue graduate study at the world’s best overseas universities.
Applications open date – Early February each year
Applications close date – Late March each year
Eligibility – Australian citizens or permanent residents who have been accepted into a Postgraduate Degree at a world leading university overseas.
How to apply – via
How to obtain further information – please visit or contact the Ramsay Centre Postgraduate Scholarship Team postgrad@ramsaycentre.org