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2022 HDR Scholarship - Centre for Infrastructural Monitoring and Protection

University Scholarship

Supports PhD research in Civil Engineering on multi-hazard-resilient hybrid modular structures through Curtin's Centre for Infrastructural Monitoring and Protection.

Award DescriptionApproximately AUD $37,500 p.a. for 3 years, with a possible 6-month extension; tuition support
CoversTuition
DeadlineOpen until filled
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Engineering & Technology

Eligibility

  • First- or upper-second-class Honours in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline
  • meets Curtin PhD and English requirements
  • relevant Master's study, publications or research experience are desirable

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit an expression of interest with CV, English-language evidence, qualifications, publications and academic transcripts to the project contact.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

2022 HDR Scholarship - School of Molecular and Life Sciences

University Scholarship

Supports doctoral research on nanomaterials for thermoelectric and optoelectronic devices and for energy harvesting or storage.

Award DescriptionCurtin HDR stipend and tuition support; exact value not stated in the retrieved source
CoversTuition + stipend
DeadlineOpen until filled
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Eligibility

  • First- or upper-second-class Honours in Chemistry, Materials Engineering or a related field
  • meets Curtin PhD and English requirements
  • research Master's, publications or relevant research experience are desirable

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit an expression of interest with CV, English-language evidence, qualifications, publications and transcripts to the nominated project supervisor.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

2024 HDR Scholarship - Role of Microbes in Carbonate Mineralisation

University Scholarship

Supports doctoral research examining the role of microbes in carbonate mineralisation under different substrate conditions.

Award DescriptionCurtin HDR stipend and tuition support; exact value not stated in the retrieved source
CoversTuition + stipend
DeadlineOpen until filled
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences

Eligibility

  • Meets Curtin PhD admission and English requirements
  • has relevant background in microbiology, geochemistry, environmental science, mineral science or a related field
  • demonstrates capacity for the proposed research

How to Apply

  1. 1Contact the project supervisor and submit the required expression of interest and Curtin research admission documents.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

2025 HDR Scholarship - Cost-Effective Services for the Aged CaLD Community

University Scholarship

Supports PhD research on optimising cost-effective services for older people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Award DescriptionAUD $37,500 p.a.; approximately AUD $111,000 over 3 years
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Business & Management

Eligibility

  • First- or upper-second-class Honours or a research Master's in Marketing, services or a cognate discipline
  • research-methods capability
  • second-language ability is desirable
  • available for full-time study

How to Apply

  1. 1Contact the project lead with a CV and statement of research rationale, then complete the Curtin expression-of-interest and research admission process when the next round opens.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

2025 HDR Scholarship - Graphitisation of Renewable Carbonaceous Materials from Biomass

University Scholarship

Supports doctoral research on graphitising renewable carbonaceous materials derived from biomass.

Award DescriptionAUD $37,500 p.a., indexed, for up to 3.5 years plus tuition-fee offset
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Engineering & Technology

Eligibility

  • Meets Curtin PhD and English requirements
  • has a relevant materials, chemical engineering, chemistry or carbon-materials background
  • demonstrates research capacity

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit the project expression of interest and Curtin research admission documents when the next round opens.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

2025 HDR Scholarship - Ion-Atom Collision Data for Fusion Energy, Hadron Therapy and Astrophysics

University Scholarship

Supports PhD research generating ion-atom collision data relevant to fusion energy, hadron therapy and astrophysics.

Award DescriptionAUD $37,500 p.a. for up to 3 years
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineOpen until filled
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Eligibility

  • Meets Curtin PhD admission requirements
  • IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
  • Master's or Honours qualification in Physics or a related field
  • publications and research experience are desirable

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit the project expression of interest and required academic and research documents to the nominated supervisor.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

2025 HDR Scholarship - Material Development for Rechargeable Proton Batteries

University Scholarship

Supports doctoral research in material development for rechargeable proton batteries through WASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering.

Award DescriptionCurtin HDR stipend and tuition support; exact value not stated in the retrieved source
CoversTuition + stipend
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Engineering & Technology

Eligibility

  • Meets Curtin PhD and English entry requirements
  • has a relevant background in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, energy storage or a related discipline
  • demonstrates research potential

How to Apply

  1. 1Contact the project supervisor and submit the required expression of interest and Curtin research admission documents when the next round opens.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

2025 HDR Scholarship - Targeting Brain Vasculature to Study Brain Disorders

University Scholarship

Supports doctoral research investigating brain vasculature as a target for understanding brain disorders.

Award DescriptionCurtin HDR stipend and tuition support; exact value not stated in the retrieved source
CoversTuition + stipend
DeadlineOpen until filled
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Medicine & Health

Eligibility

  • Meets Curtin PhD and English entry requirements
  • has a relevant biomedical, neuroscience, vascular biology or related research background
  • demonstrates capacity for the proposed project

How to Apply

  1. 1Contact the project supervisor and submit the required expression of interest and Curtin research admission documents.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Curtin Global Future Leaders Scholarship

Open for 2026

Supports promising international students commencing eligible Curtin undergraduate or postgraduate coursework. This record captures the postgraduate route.

Award DescriptionAUD $10,000 one-off tuition credit; up to AUD $12,500 depending on academic performance
CoversTuition
DeadlineTue Sep 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International student
  • commences an eligible Curtin postgraduate coursework program
  • meets the published academic, admission and enrolment conditions

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for an eligible Curtin course. Eligible applicants are assessed through the admission process.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Curtin Global Merit Scholarship

Open for 2026

A merit-based tuition scholarship for high-achieving international students commencing eligible Curtin undergraduate or Master's coursework. This record captures the postgraduate route.

Award Description20% tuition fee reduction for the eligible course duration
CoversTuition
DeadlineWed Sep 01 2027 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International student
  • commences an eligible Master's coursework degree of up to 2 years
  • meets Curtin academic and admission requirements
  • satisfies all published scholarship exclusions and enrolment conditions

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for an eligible Curtin course. Eligible applicants are assessed through the admission process.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Curtin Global Talent Scholarship

Open for 2026

Provides a tuition credit to eligible international students transferring from a Curtin global campus to study at Curtin Perth. The source covers undergraduate and postgraduate coursework; this record captures the postgraduate route.

Award DescriptionAUD $10,000 one-off tuition credit
CoversTuition
Deadline10-FEB-2025 to 31-AUG-2026
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International student transferring from an eligible Curtin global campus to Curtin Perth
  • holds an offer for an eligible postgraduate coursework program
  • meets the scholarship and enrolment conditions

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for the eligible Curtin Perth course. Eligible transferring students are assessed through the admission and transfer process.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Curtin On-Campus Accommodation Equity Bursary - Bentley

Open for 2026

Provides accommodation assistance to Curtin students living in eligible Bentley campus residences and experiencing financial hardship or a significant change in circumstances.

Award DescriptionUp to AUD $3,000 accommodation subsidy; AUD $125 per fortnight, capped at AUD $1,500 per semester
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Domestic or international Curtin student
  • enrolled in eligible coursework or research study
  • lives in an approved Bentley on-campus residence
  • demonstrates financial hardship or significant change in circumstances
  • meets academic-progress conditions

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through Curtin OASIS and provide the required financial and accommodation evidence when the next round opens.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Curtin On-Campus Accommodation Equity Bursary - Kalgoorlie

Open for 2026

Provides accommodation assistance to Curtin students living at Agricola in Kalgoorlie and experiencing financial hardship or a significant change in circumstances.

Award DescriptionAUD $124 per fortnight; up to AUD $1,300 per semester or AUD $2,600 annually
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Domestic or international Curtin student
  • enrolled in at least 25 credit points of eligible coursework or research study
  • lives at Agricola
  • CWA at least 50
  • demonstrates financial hardship or significant change in circumstances

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through Curtin OASIS and provide the required financial and accommodation evidence when the next round opens.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Curtin University Top-up Scholarship - Vietnam Government PhD Scholarship (Project 89)

Open for 2023

A jointly funded doctoral scholarship for Vietnamese citizens nominated under the Vietnam Government Project 89 program.

Award DescriptionVietnam support: tuition up to USD $25,000 p.a., USD $1,120 monthly stipend, airfare and OSHC; Curtin stipend top-up and tuition shortfall support
CoversTuition + stipend
Deadline01-JUN-2023 to 17-DEC-2030
Eligible countriesVietnam
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Vietnamese citizen or permanent resident
  • meets Curtin PhD and English entry requirements
  • secures a supervisor and Curtin offer
  • satisfies Vietnam Government Project 89 nomination and sponsorship requirements

How to Apply

  1. 1Find a Curtin supervisor, submit an expression of interest and PhD admission application, obtain the required Curtin scholarship letter, then complete the Vietnam Government nomination process.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Edna Maskell Scholarship

University Scholarship

Supports postgraduate study in librarianship, archives, records management or information science, including relevant travel or professional-development activity.

Award DescriptionUp to AUD $3,000 one-off payment
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Education & Training

Eligibility

  • Current postgraduate coursework student in an eligible Library, Archives, Records or Information Science program
  • completed at least 75 credit points
  • enrolled in at least 25 credit points
  • CWA at least 50
  • demonstrates financial hardship and an eligible development purpose

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through the OASIS Equity Scholarship Program when the next round opens.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

HDR Scholarship - Stipends for Higher Degree by Research

Open for 2026

An information listing for Curtin higher-degree-by-research stipend opportunities rather than a single project-specific award.

Award DescriptionBase stipend AUD $38,440 p.a., tax-free, for up to 3 years and 6 months
CoversStipend
DeadlineOpen from 01-JUL-2026; accepted any time
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Enrolled or applying for an eligible Curtin higher degree by research
  • meets the requirements of the specific stipend or project scholarship

How to Apply

  1. 1Review the linked Curtin HDR stipend opportunities and apply through the relevant research scholarship or project process.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

International Student Bursary

University Scholarship

A one-off fee-remission bursary for eligible international students. The source covers undergraduate and postgraduate coursework; this record captures the postgraduate route.

Award DescriptionAUD $1,000 one-off tuition fee remission
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International student enrolled or commencing in an eligible Curtin postgraduate coursework program
  • meets the published enrolment, academic and bursary conditions

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through the published Curtin bursary process when the next round opens.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

John Curtin Global Excellence Scholarship

Open for 2026

A high-value merit scholarship for exceptional international students commencing eligible Curtin undergraduate or Master's coursework. This record captures the postgraduate route.

Award Description40% tuition fee reduction for the eligible course duration
CoversTuition
DeadlineWed Sep 01 2027 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International student
  • commences an eligible Master's coursework degree of up to 2 years
  • demonstrates exceptional academic achievement
  • satisfies the published course, enrolment and scholarship conditions

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for an eligible Curtin course. Eligible applicants are assessed through the admission process.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

MRIWA Indigenous Postgraduate Research Scholarship

University Scholarship

Supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander postgraduate research aligned with Western Australia's minerals-research priorities.

Award DescriptionMRIWA postgraduate research stipend and support; exact value not verified in the retrieved source
CoversStipend
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesAustralia
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
Engineering & Technology

Eligibility

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicant undertaking eligible postgraduate minerals-related research aligned with MRIWA priorities
  • meets Curtin and MRIWA academic and enrolment requirements

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit the MRIWA Indigenous postgraduate research scholarship application and Curtin admission or enrolment documents when the next round opens.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

MRIWA Odwyn Jones PhD Scholarship

University Scholarship

Supports high-quality doctoral research aligned with Western Australia's minerals-research priorities.

Award DescriptionMRIWA PhD stipend and research support; exact value not verified in the retrieved source
CoversStipend
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Engineering & Technology

Eligibility

  • Commencing or enrolled PhD candidate undertaking minerals-related research aligned with MRIWA priorities
  • meets Curtin and MRIWA academic, research and enrolment requirements

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit the MRIWA PhD scholarship application and Curtin HDR admission or enrolment documents when the next round opens.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

MRIWA PhD Scholarship

University Scholarship

Supports doctoral research aligned with Western Australia's minerals-research priorities.

Award DescriptionMRIWA PhD stipend and research support; exact value not verified in the retrieved source
CoversStipend
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Engineering & Technology

Eligibility

  • Undertaking or proposing minerals-related PhD research aligned with MRIWA priorities
  • meets Curtin and MRIWA academic, research and enrolment requirements

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit the MRIWA PhD scholarship application and Curtin HDR admission or enrolment documents when the next round opens.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

MRIWA PhD Scholarship for Women

University Scholarship

Supports women undertaking doctoral research aligned with Western Australia's minerals-research priorities.

Award DescriptionMRIWA PhD stipend and research support; exact value not verified in the retrieved source
CoversStipend
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Engineering & Technology

Eligibility

  • Woman undertaking or proposing minerals-related PhD research aligned with MRIWA priorities
  • meets Curtin and MRIWA academic, research and enrolment requirements

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit the MRIWA PhD scholarship application and Curtin HDR admission or enrolment documents when the next round opens.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Nimy-Trailblazer MPhil Scholarship in Gallium Processing

University Scholarship

Supports full-time MPhil research on gallium processing at Curtin's Kalgoorlie campus.

Award DescriptionAUD $40,000 p.a.
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
Engineering & Technology

Eligibility

  • Engineering or Science Honours qualification
  • demonstrates research aptitude
  • meets Curtin MPhil and English requirements
  • able to reside in Kalgoorlie for the research

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit an expression of interest to the nominated supervisor with CV, transcripts, cover letter and contact details for two referees when the next round opens.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship - Semester 1, 2026

University Scholarship

A Western Australian Government tuition scholarship for high-achieving international students commencing eligible study at Curtin. The source includes postgraduate coursework eligibility. [Eligibility note: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam]

Award DescriptionAUD $50,000 towards tuition fees
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesBangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil +17 more
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Eligible-country citizen
  • international student commencing an eligible full-time Curtin postgraduate course
  • meets visa, academic and first-time Western Australian study conditions
  • not entering through an excluded packaged or pathway route

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through Curtin's published Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship process when the next round opens.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Zijin Mining - Norton Gold Fields Postgraduate Scholarship

University Scholarship

Supports postgraduate students in mining-related study and includes a guaranteed paid industry internship.

Award DescriptionUp to AUD $10,000: AUD $5,000 per semester, plus a guaranteed paid internship
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Engineering & Technology

Eligibility

  • Enrolled or commencing in an eligible postgraduate mining-related program
  • meets the published academic, enrolment and industry-participation requirements

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through the Curtin scholarship application process when the next round opens.

Application opens on Curtin University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

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