Graduate Research School Scholarships (UQGRSS) – includes Research Training Program (RTP)

Enrolment status

Future UQ student, Current UQ student

Student type

Domestic, International

Study level

Postgraduate research (HDR)

Study area

All study areas

Scholarship focus

Academic excellence

Funding type

Living stipend, Tuition fees

Scholarship value

Living stipend of $39,220 per annum tax free (2026 rate), indexed annually, Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Scholarship duration

3.5 years with the possibility of 1 extension in line with UQ and RTP Scholarship Policy

Number awarded

May vary

About this scholarship

These scholarships include a living stipend to support you as you complete a research project for your Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy or a research-focused professional doctorate at UQ.

Eligibility

You're eligible if you're:

How to apply

Before you apply

1. Check your eligibility for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy.
2. Identify a supervisor in your field with expertise that's relevant to your proposed project. How to choose a supervisor
3. Prepare your documentation.

When you apply

To apply for this scholarship, submit an expression of interest (EOI) for your preferred program. You don't need to apply separately for this scholarship. How to submit an EOI

In your EOI, complete the 'Scholarship/Sponsorship' section with the following details:

1. Are you applying for an advertised project: 'No'
2. Are you applying for (or have you been awarded) a non-UQ scholarship or sponsorship: 'No'
3. Domestic students only – select whether you would like to be considered for a living stipend scholarship in addition to a tuition fee scholarship.

While EOIs are accepted year-round, applications will only be considered for scholarship assessment within the scholarship round dates outlined below.

Submit an EOI

If your EOI is supported by your nominated supervisor, you will be asked to submit a final application.

Applications from currently enrolled HDR candidates

As a currently enrolled HDR candidate (i.e., in the PhD, MPhil, or DVClinSc programs) you are welcome to apply via the round dates below. Current onshore international students are eligible for the domestic rounds.

To apply please complete our online application form.

You will be asked to supply the following:

Once submitted your Principal Advisor will be sent a form to support your application and your referees will be asked to complete a referee report.

Outcomes will be issued via your student email following the dates listed below.

Application dates

To be considered for this scholarship, you must meet the closing dates for your preferred scholarship round.

International applicants

Domestic applicants

Selection criteria

We'll consider your application against the key areas in the scholarship selection rubric (PDF, 113.46 KB), which include:

What happens next

We’ll email you to let you know the outcome of your application. If you're offered a scholarship, you’ll need to accept by the due date.

If you’re a current UQ student, you won’t receive an email until after the final results from your program have been published.

Rules

A domestic part-time student with carer’s responsibilities, a medical condition or a disability, which prevents them from studying full-time may be eligible for scholarship consideration, on a case-by-case basis. When applying to hold the living stipend scholarship part-time, please provide evidence of your carer’s responsibilities, medical condition or disability. Though not specifically requested by the portal, you may upload these under ‘Additional documents’.

UQ reserves the right to postpone or cancel scholarship rounds.

UQ Research Scholarships terms and conditions