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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

The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust

Gain global insights to inspire new possibilities travelling on a Churchill Fellowship.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Study area: Accounting Finance & Economics, Business, Chemistry, Communications & Media, Computer Science & Information Technology, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Health, Humanities & Social Inquiry, Law, Literature & Language, Management, Marketing, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy

Student type: Domestic students

Application closing date: Churchill Fellowship applications for 2024 are now closed, and reopen 1 March 2025.

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Fulbright Future Scholarships

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers scholarships to Australian citizens across all career stages. Awardees take part in an academic and cultural exchange, pursuing research or study at a U.S. institution, experiencing life abroad and bringing back their knowledge and experience to share with their communities in Australia.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Study area: Accounting Finance & Economics, Business, Chemistry, Communications & Media, Computer Science & Information Technology, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Health, Humanities & Social Inquiry, Law, Literature & Language, Management, Marketing, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy

Student type: Domestic students

Scholarship amount: Awardees will receive funding for full tuition/visiting researcher expenses at a U.S. institution of their choice, as well as travel and living costs.

Application closing date: Applications are open from January to July each year.

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Research Career Launch Scholarship

The UOW Research Career Launch Scholarships are designed to jump start careers of young researchers by supporting them after the submission of their thesis.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Study area: Accounting Finance & Economics, Chemistry, Communications & Media, Computer Science & Information Technology, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Health, Humanities & Social Inquiry, Law, Literature & Language, Management, Marketing, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy

Student type: Domestic students, International students

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CSIRO Top Up Scholarships

CSIRO’s Postgraduate Top-Up Scholarship Program provides opportunities in science and engineering for outstanding graduates at Australian tertiary institutions.

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

Study area: Chemistry, Computer Science & Information Technology, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Maths, Physics

Student type: Domestic students

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Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship

The Australian Government Research Training Program Award (AGRTP) is a stipend intended to cover some living expenses.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Study area: Humanities & Social Inquiry, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Accounting Finance & Economics, Health, Computer Science & Information Technology, Literature & Language, Law, Management, Marketing, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy, Chemistry

Student type: Domestic students, International students

Scholarship amount: 2025 stipend: $35,522 p.a., non-taxable for full-time candidates. Stipends are indexed annually

Application closing date: International applications: 23 May and Domestic applications: 3 October

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International Postgraduate Tuition Awards (IPTA)

International Postgraduate Tuition Awards (IPTAs) are awarded to cover international HDR students' tuition fees in certain circumstances.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Study area: Accounting Finance & Economics, Chemistry, Communications & Media, Computer Science & Information Technology, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Health, Humanities & Social Inquiry, Law, Literature & Language, Management, Marketing, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy

Student type: International students

Scholarship amount: Tuition fees

Application closing date: Autumn Session: 27 February and Spring Session: 27 July. Please note late applications will not be considered.

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