UniSQ offers an International PhD Stipend and Fees Scholarship for international students studying or commencing the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 2026. Applications in all areas of research are welcome, but these should be aligned with UniSQ’s flagship areas.
Students applying for a scholarship should discuss the flagship area most closely aligned to their proposed research with their potential supervisor and select this flagship in the application system.
Stipend and fee scholarships are applied for as a single application within the online portal and are not awarded separately.
Each flagship scholarship offers an optional Industry Stream, which requires a mandatory 60-day industry internship. Co-funded scholarships and industry-funded stipend top-ups are highly desirable. This stream requires a Letter of Support completed by your industry partner. Applicants and/or their prospective supervisor are responsible for identifying an industry partner. To qualify, continuing students must be within 18 months of starting full-time studies or 36 months of part-time studies. Consult the Industry Internship Coordinator before applying to ensure your internship meets UniSQ requirements.
In addition to an industry stream, there are dedicated scholarships for women in STEMM, and students with disabilities.
Explore the range of current Research Thesis Topics or connect with our extensive list of UniSQ Experts to align your areas of interest with world-class research opportunities at UniSQ.
Application for entry into the Doctor of Philosophy program is a separate process that must be started to be eligible for the scholarship. Find out how to apply.
- Stipend of AUD $38,000 per annum.
- Tuition fees for a maximum period of three years full-time equivalent study, paid by UniSQ. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree will be deducted from the scholarship.
To be eligible applicants must:
- have completed a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours, or equivalent level;
- be eligible to be enrolled full-time on-campus in the PhD program at UniSQ;
- be an international student, not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident; and
- commence or continue study in 2026.
