University of Queensland 2022 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarships

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.

• Table of Content
• About University of Queensland, Australia
• University of Queensland Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Queensland Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Queensland Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Queensland, Australia

We offer more scholarships than any other university in the state, so you should take some time to research everything we have on offer. Depending on the rules and conditions of the scholarship you apply for, it might be possible to hold more than one scholarship at once – so, read all rules and conditions closely.

University of Queensland Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Queensland Postgraduate Scholarship

• Provides a base stipend of AUD 38,854 per annum (2022 rate), indexed annually, tuition fees.

Requirements for University of Queensland Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

• Awarded to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to undertake a Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy in any field at The University of Queensland.
• studying full-time and onshore in Australia
• nominated by an enrolling school or institute at UQ
• assessed by the Graduate School as meeting all conditions for admission to the higher degree by research program.
• Additionally, you must not:
  • hold a qualification at the same or a higher level than the higher degree by research program you are undertaking
  • be receiving a living allowance award, scholarship or salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the RTP Scholarship living allowance rate to undertake the higher degree by research program
  • be receiving a Commonwealth-funded tuition fee scholarship

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• check your eligibility for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
• prepare your documentation and
• contact the HDR Liaison Officer in your proposed school or institute with any questions you may have.

When you apply, please ensure that under the scholarships and collaborative study section you:

1. Include a Confirmation of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Status.
2. Select ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
3. Select 'I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'.
4. Select the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship type

The HDR Liaison Officer in your proposed enrolling school or institute will be able to help you with the application process.