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Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC PhD Scholarship - Thermoplastic Composite Development

Open for 2026

One of two PhD projects under the Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC program, focused on developing, characterising and assessing the life cycle of 3D-printable fibre-reinforced waste thermoplastic composites for floating marine infrastructure. [Eligibility note: Australia, New Zealand and high-quality international applicants]

Award DescriptionAUD $40,000 p.a. tax-free plus full tuition-fee waiver for up to 3 years
CoversFull tuition
DeadlineFri Jul 31 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)
Eligible countriesAustralia
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Engineering & Technology

Eligibility

  • First-Class or 2A Honours, equivalent qualification, or research Master's
  • applied or enrolled full-time on campus in the UniSQ PhD
  • not receiving equivalent support above 75% of the stipend
  • able to commence or continue by July 2026
  • strong capability in polymer composites, materials characterisation, advanced manufacturing, structural analysis or life-cycle assessment

How to Apply

  1. 1Prepare a CV, supervisor-developed preliminary thesis proposal and academic records, then apply through the UniSQ Scholarship Application Management System by the closing date.

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

Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC PhD Scholarship - Wave Modelling and Design Optimisation

Open for 2026

One of two PhD projects under the Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC program, focused on physical wave modelling and design optimisation of 3D-printed thermoplastic-composite flotation modules. [Eligibility note: Australia, New Zealand and high-quality international applicants]

Award DescriptionAUD $40,000 p.a. tax-free plus full tuition-fee waiver for up to 3 years
CoversFull tuition
DeadlineFri Jul 31 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)
Eligible countriesAustralia
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Engineering & Technology

Eligibility

  • First-Class or 2A Honours, equivalent qualification, or research Master's
  • applied or enrolled full-time on campus in the UniSQ PhD
  • not receiving equivalent support above 75% of the stipend
  • able to commence or continue by July 2026
  • experience or capability in physical wave modelling, FEA, CFD, fluid-structure interaction, programming, composites and structural design optimisation

How to Apply

  1. 1Prepare a CV, supervisor-developed preliminary thesis proposal and academic records, then apply through the UniSQ Scholarship Application Management System by the closing date.

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

CSC-UniSQ Joint Funding Program

Open for 2027

A China Scholarship Council and UniSQ joint doctoral funding program supporting Chinese nationals and encouraging research collaboration and co-supervision.

Award DescriptionFull UniSQ PhD tuition for up to 48 months; CSC living allowance, visa fees, OSHC and return airfare
CoversTuition
DeadlineMon Feb 01 2027 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)
Eligible countriesChina
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Chinese national
  • meets UniSQ academic and English entry requirements for the PhD
  • obtains an unconditional or eligible conditional offer
  • subsequently succeeds in the China Scholarship Council funding application

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply to UniSQ for the PhD by 01-FEB-2027 and identify the CSC-UniSQ program in the finances section
  2. 2after receiving the offer and conditional tuition scholarship letter, apply separately to the China Scholarship Council.

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

HDR Scholarship: Novel Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Rock Bolt Using Glass Waste

Open for 2026

An industry-connected PhD project developing glass-fibre-reinforced polymer rock bolts with amended resin mixtures incorporating glass waste.

Award DescriptionAUD $39,000 p.a. for up to 3 years
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineOpen until filled
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Engineering & Technology

Eligibility

  • First-Class or 2A Honours, equivalent qualification, or Master's in Geotechnical Engineering, Rock Mechanics or Mining Engineering
  • applied or currently enrolled at UniSQ
  • not receiving equivalent support above 75% of the stipend
  • able to commence or continue in April 2026
  • successfully completes interview selection
  • strong publications and industry experience are desirable

How to Apply

  1. 1Prepare a CV, supervisor-developed preliminary thesis proposal, qualifications and supervisor support letter, then apply through the UniSQ Scholarship Application Management System.

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

International Excellence Scholarship

Open for 2027

An automatic 2027 tuition scholarship rewarding exceptional international students commencing eligible UniSQ undergraduate, postgraduate or research award degrees. This record captures the postgraduate routes.

Award Description15% reduction of tuition fees for the degree duration
CoversTuition
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International student commencing an eligible UniSQ award degree in 2027
  • meets degree entry requirements
  • for postgraduate entry, normally achieves at least a 90% academic average in the prior undergraduate degree or an assessed equivalent
  • IELTS overall 7.0 with no sub-score below 6.5 for scholarship assessment
  • cannot hold another UniSQ-funded tuition scholarship
  • non-award and offshore or online partner-delivered programs are excluded

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application. Submit the UniSQ admission application for an eligible 2027 award degree and meet the academic and English excellence criteria at the time of application.

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

International Stipend and Fee Research Scholarship (DPHD)

Open for 2027

A combined international doctoral stipend and tuition scholarship for research aligned with UniSQ flagship areas, with optional Industry, Women in STEMM and disability-focused streams. [Eligibility note: All countries except Australia and New Zealand; Australian permanent residents are ineligible]

Award DescriptionAUD $39,000 p.a. plus full tuition fees for up to 3 years
CoversFull tuition
DeadlineSun Sep 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)
Eligible countriesAfghanistan, Albania, Algeria +192 more
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International student
  • First-Class Honours or equivalent
  • eligible for full-time on-campus UniSQ PhD enrolment
  • commences or continues in 2027
  • demonstrates academic achievement, research capability, project and environment quality, and a strong supervisory team
  • Industry Stream applicants require an eligible partner and support letter

How to Apply

  1. 1Begin a separate UniSQ PhD admission application, prepare the statement of claim, CV, research proposal, citizenship evidence, transcripts and any industry support letter, then apply through the scholarship system by the deadline.

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

International Student Placement Bursary

Open for 2026

A competitive one-off bursary supporting international coursework students undertaking a mandatory UniSQ placement and facing travel, accommodation, equipment, uniform or income-loss costs. This record captures the postgraduate coursework route.

Award DescriptionUp to AUD $300 one-off payment
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International on-campus student commencing or continuing full-time undergraduate or postgraduate coursework in Trimester 2, 2026
  • continuing students require GPA at least 4.0
  • enrolled in a course with a mandatory Trimester 2 placement
  • provides placement details and a statement explaining the wellbeing benefit
  • preference considers travel distance and placement duration

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through the UniSQ Access International Student Placement Bursary form when a new round opens.

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

International Student Support Scholarship - 2026

Open for 2026

An automatically assessed tuition scholarship for new international students commencing eligible UniSQ undergraduate, postgraduate or research award programs in 2026. This record captures the postgraduate routes.

Award Description10% reduction of tuition fees for the approved award program duration
CoversTuition
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International student commencing a UniSQ award program in 2026
  • studies on-campus, externally or online
  • meets the program's academic and English requirements
  • does not hold another UniSQ tuition-fee scholarship
  • is not sponsored unless sponsored by an NGO or a government of a low- or middle-income country
  • is not studying through an offshore partner
  • maintains satisfactory academic performance

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate scholarship application. Submit the UniSQ international student admission application directly or through an approved education agent in time for the nominated 2026 study period.

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

International Student Support Scholarship - 2027

Open for 2027

An automatically assessed tuition scholarship for new international students commencing eligible UniSQ undergraduate, postgraduate or research award degrees in 2027. This record captures the postgraduate routes.

Award Description10% reduction of tuition fees for the degree duration
CoversTuition
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International student with an offer for an eligible UniSQ award degree commencing in 2027
  • meets the degree's academic and English entry requirements
  • cannot hold another UniSQ-funded tuition scholarship
  • scholarship does not transfer if commencement is deferred
  • non-award programs and programs delivered offshore or online through partner institutions are excluded

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application. Submit the UniSQ admission application for an eligible 2027 award degree
  2. 2the International Admissions team automatically assesses and offers the scholarship.

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

PhD Scholarship: Development of a Surface Reconstruction Model for Re-Entry Objects

Open for 2025

Supports ARC DECRA-linked doctoral research on thermal modelling, spectral measurement and identification of spacecraft debris during atmospheric re-entry. [Eligibility note: Australia, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States]

Award DescriptionAUD $35,000 p.a. for up to 3 years, plus domestic and international conference travel
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesArgentina, Australia, Austria +27 more
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Engineering & Technology

Eligibility

  • Meets UniSQ PhD entry requirements
  • First-Class or 2A Honours or equivalent, or a research Master's in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics or a related field
  • not receiving equivalent support above 75% of the stipend
  • relevant skills may include imaging spectroscopy, hypersonics, heat transfer, high-temperature materials, experiments, computation or optimisation
  • nationality restrictions may apply under Defence Trade Controls

How to Apply

  1. 1Contact the project supervisor, prepare a CV, preliminary research proposal, transcripts and supervisor support letter, then apply through the UniSQ Scholarship Application Management System when a new round opens.

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

Project 89-UniSQ Joint Funding Program Scholarship

University Scholarship

A Vietnam Government and UniSQ joint scholarship supporting Vietnamese students undertaking a UniSQ PhD, cotutelle PhD or Master of Research.

Award DescriptionVietnam-funded living allowance, airfare, OSHC and tuition; UniSQ tuition top-up for PhD up to 48 months, cotutelle PhD up to 36 months or MRes up to 24 months
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot specified
Eligible countriesVietnam
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Vietnamese national
  • meets UniSQ academic and English entry requirements for the PhD or Master of Research and obtains an unconditional or eligible conditional offer
  • successfully receives the Vietnam Government Project 89 award

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply to UniSQ for the PhD or Master of Research and indicate the Project 89 joint program in the finances section
  2. 2after receiving the offer and conditional top-up letter, apply through the applicant's Vietnamese home institution for Project 89.

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

Quadbar PhD Scholarship in Engineering Solutions to Farm Safety

Open for 2025

A historical PhD scholarship supporting engineering, systems and technology research aimed at improving agricultural safety and autonomy.

Award DescriptionAUD $36,000 p.a. for up to 3 years
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Engineering & Technology

Eligibility

  • Meets UniSQ PhD entry requirements
  • intends to enrol in a UniSQ PhD
  • not receiving equivalent support above 75% of the stipend
  • was eligible to commence or continue in 2025
  • selection considered academic achievement, proposal quality, engineering expertise and interest in farm safety

How to Apply

  1. 1Prepare a cover letter, CV, supervisor-developed preliminary thesis proposal, qualifications and citizenship documentation, then apply through the UniSQ scholarship system if a new round opens.

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

Weis HDR Scholarship

University Scholarship

An endowed top-up or travel scholarship supporting current UniSQ PhD students researching agribusiness, agriculture, food innovation, supply chains or closely aligned fields. [Eligibility note: Australia and New Zealand; Australian permanent residents]

Award DescriptionAUD $5,000 p.a. top-up stipend or AUD $5,000 p.a. travel support
CoversStipend
DeadlineNot specified
Eligible countriesAustralia, New Zealand
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Agriculture & Forestry

Eligibility

  • First-Class Honours or equivalent
  • currently enrolled in a UniSQ PhD
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident or New Zealand citizen
  • research aligns with agribusiness, agriculture, food innovation, supply chains or a closely related field
  • selection considers alignment, academic merit, research outputs, supervisory track record and proposal quality

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through the UniSQ Scholarships Online Application Management System with a CV, preliminary thesis proposal, cover letter identifying the preferred award type and use of funds, qualifications, research outputs and citizenship evidence.

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

West Moreton Health PhD Scholarship

Open for 2027

A jointly supported PhD project developing an AI expert system to improve clinical decision support and patient pathways for eating disorders and associated comorbidities.

Award DescriptionAUD $40,000 p.a. for up to 3 years
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineFri Jul 31 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Medicine & Health

Eligibility

  • Recognised research qualification such as First-Class Honours or Master's equivalent
  • strong Q1 publication record
  • applied or intending to apply for a UniSQ PhD
  • not receiving equivalent support above 75% of the stipend
  • able to commence or continue by 01-JAN-2027
  • eligible for full-time study with strong communication and AI-development skills

How to Apply

  1. 1Prepare a CV, supervisor-developed preliminary thesis proposal and academic records, then apply through the UniSQ Scholarship Application Management System by the closing date.

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

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