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Scholarships

Scholarships and awards are available for eligible HDR candidates at UOW. These scholarships include annual stipends, living allowances and tuition fee costs.

2026 Main round scholarships

Future and current students are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Main Round scholarships to commence in Autumn 2026. 

  • International applications are open until 23 May 2025.
  • Domestic applications are open until 3 October 2025.

All 2026 main round scholarship applications received prior to the 14 March 2025 will be included in the appropriate round. There is no need to reapply.

For more information on how to apply, please visit the scholarship pages below.

2025 Main Round Scholarships are now closed.

Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP)

University Postgraduate Award (UPA)

Opportunities

ECA of NSW Conservation Grant and Ray Williams Mammal Research Grant 

The Ecological Consultants Association of NSW supports ecological research in Australia and would like to award two grants this year to assist researchers to carry out their ecological projects.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Study area: Environmental & Biological Science

Student type: Domestic students, International students

Scholarship amount: Successful applicants must sign a Grant Agreement to receive 90% ($2700) of the funding. 

The final 10% ($300) received on provision of the budget report and scientific paper or conference presentation for inclusion in Consulting Ecology. 

As the ECA of NSW is not registered for GST, If GST must be included, it will be part of the $3000. 

Application closing date: 31 March 2025

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Charge-Controlled Materials for Separations of Important Resources Scholarship

This project aims to develop new microporous metal-organic framework materials that are better molecular discriminators than current technologies for the sequestration of important metal-ion resources. New charge-controlled metal-organic frameworks with precisely manipulated pore spaces will be developed and explored in novel, low energy separations with the aim of contributing to efficient low-energy future technologies for industrially important separation processes.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Study area: Environmental & Biological Science

Student type: Domestic students, International students

Scholarship amount: Successful candidates will receive a tax-free full time stipend of $35,522 p.a. for the duration of the award (including increments).
Domestic candidates will be provided with a Research Training Program Offset which will cover tuition fees for a maximum of 4 years full time. 
International candidates will be provided with an International Postgraduate Tuition Award which will cover tuition fees for a maximum of 4 years full time.

Application closing date: Open until position filled

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AINSE Scholarships and Awards

From environmental research to materials engineering; from honours projects to early-career research: AINSE offers a variety of scholarships to support students in nuclear science, engineering, and related research fields.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Study area: Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Physics

Student type: Domestic students, International students

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Interpretable and Explainable Operations Research and AI-based Analytics for Systematic Conservation Planning in Antarctica

Effective conservation strategies are essential to safeguard Antarctica, its fragile ecosystem and unique biodiversity which faces growing threats from climate change and human activities. Working in the Securing Antarctica's Environmental Future (SAEF) program, this ARC-funded, multi-disciplinary PhD project aims to review the literature and propose transparent and interpretable operations research and Artificial Intelligence techniques, with a focus on their application in systematic conservation planning

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Study area: Business, Computer Science & Information Technology, Environmental & Biological Science, Management, Maths

Student type: Domestic students, International students

Scholarship amount: Successful candidates will receive a stipend of $34,000 p.a. for 4 years (or full-time equivalent).

Application closing date: 30 January, 2025

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CSIRO Industry PhD Program

The CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD) is a four-year research training program, focusing on applied research that benefits industry by solving real-world challenges. It aims to produce the next generation of innovation leaders with the skills to work at the interface of research and industry in Australia.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

Study area: Computer Science & Information Technology, Engineering

Student type: Domestic students

Scholarship amount: >

  • A four year scholarship package totalling approximately $47,000 per annum (2025 rate).
  • A four year Project Expense and Development package of $13,000 per annum.

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    Application closing date: Open until position filled

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    Prestigious PhD Scholarships in Engineering disciplines

    A national research entity funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and headquartered at the University of Wollongong (UOW), ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Innovative Composites for the Future of Mining Equipment (Composites for Sustainable Mining) is comprised of seven Australian universities (participating organisations) and eight local and international industry organisations.

    Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

    Study area: Computer Science & Information Technology, Engineering

    Student type: Domestic students, International students

    Scholarship amount: Successful candidates will receive a tax-free stipend of up to $AUD 36,161 per annum for the duration of the award.

    Application closing date: When positions are filled

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