Scholarships

PhD Scholarships in Australia

11 phd scholarships available for international students in Australia.

Australia · Government

Australia Awards Scholarships 2027

Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

Full Ride

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: 2027 intake closed (30 Apr 2026); 2028 intake expected to open ~Feb 2027.
Australia · Government

University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2027

University of Melbourne, funded through the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) and university resources

Tuition waiver

Master's PhD
Open · Next: October 2026
Australia · University

Adelaide University Research Scholarship (AURS) 2027

University of Adelaide

Full Ride

Master's PhD
Open · Next: October 2026 / March 2027
Australia · University

Monash Graduate Research Scholarship 2026

Monash University

AUD 37,145/yr living stipend (2026), with tuition cover for international students.

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Four rounds a year by candidate type; international rounds have closed around 31 March and 31 August, domestic around 31 May and 31 October. Confirm current dates with Monash.
Indonesia · Government

Indonesia LPDP Scholarship 2026

Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP)

Full Ride

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Runs in batches each year; 2026 Batch 1 registration opened approximately 22 January to 23 February 2026, with a later batch typically following. Confirm exact dates on the official LPDP portal.
Australia · University

University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS) 2026

University of Sydney

Full Tuition

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Offers made in award rounds; scholarship deadlines fall ahead of each research period. Check the official application and award timeline for the round you want.
Australia · University

University of Western Australia International Scholarship 2026

The University of Western Australia

AUD $6,000–$12,000 per year off tuition for high-achieving international students at UWA.

Master's PhD
Open · Next: No single fixed deadline; assessed with your course offer. Apply well before your intake (usually February or July) to allow time for transcripts and visa processing.
Australia · University

University of Queensland Research Training Scholarship 2026

The University of Queensland

Full Ride

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Multiple rounds across 2026. Domestic round closes Monday 23 March 2026; international round closes Monday 19 October 2026. Confirm current round on the UQ scholarships page.
Australia · University

UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship 2026

UNSW Sydney

Full Ride

PhD
Open · Next: Scientia PhD projects are advertised in annual rounds; closing dates are set per project. Check the official Scientia PhD scholarship page for the current round's deadlines.
Australia · Government

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) 2026

Australian Government, Department of Education

Tax-free stipend in the mid-to-high AUD 30,000s a year plus tuition fee offset for research degrees.

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Deadlines are set by each university and often differ for domestic and international applicants, with international rounds frequently closing earlier. Confirm the current round dates on your university's scholarship page.
Australia · University

Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship 2026

Macquarie University

Tuition waiver

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: No single fixed date; tied to your session. Nominate at least two to three months before your session starts (usually February or July) to allow processing and visa time.