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
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

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.
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

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.
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 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

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.