University of Canberra Research Scholarships, Australia 2026

The University of Canberra (UC), Australia, is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its prestigious University Research Scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year. These scholarships are designed to support highly qualified students — both domestic and international — who wish to pursue a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), including Masters by Research and Doctoral (PhD) programmes.
This opportunity is fully funded and provides outstanding candidates with financial support, research mentorship, and access to world-class facilities. Please note that this is a highly competitive scholarship, with less than 10% of applicants successful in the last round.
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Eligibility Criteria

The scholarships are open to the following categories of applicants:
Domestic applicants (Australian citizens, permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens).
International students from any country.
Current UC PhD candidates with less than 2 years of study and confirmed candidature.
Indigenous Australian applicants.
Applicants who hold First-Class Honours or a Master’s degree (minimum of 25% research component with at least 80% score).
Candidates under the National Industry PhD Program – Industry Linked Stream.
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Scholarship Value

Stipend: AUD $36,225 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate).
Tuition Fee Sponsorship for international students.
Back-pay of stipend for approved offshore starts.
Access to world-class research support and supervision at UC.
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Eligible Fields of Research

Applicants can apply across UC’s research strengths, particularly in:
Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Other faculty-specific research areas (visit faculty pages for details).
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Key Information

Type: PhD / Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarships
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Host Institution: University of Canberra, Australia
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Why Apply?

Opportunity to join a globally recognized university in the heart of Australia’s capital.
Gain access to cutting-edge research facilities and supportive supervisors.
Receive a fully funded package covering tuition, living allowance, and additional research support.
Be part of a diverse research community with strong industry connections.
📌 Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to prepare a well-developed research proposal and ensure their academic credentials and research experiences align with UC’s strategic research priorities.
✨ This is a golden opportunity for aspiring researchers who want to make an impact in their fields while studying in one of Australia’s top universities. https://www.canberra.edu.au/uc-research/graduate-research/university-research-scholarships