If you are considering undertaking an HDR, we have a range of scholarships available. They can help cover living expenses and tuition fees.
Want to research your own idea?
You can apply for an HDR program anytime with your own proposal and you can also apply for a scholarship to support your research.
Research Training Program scholarship
The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship provides financial support for high-quality research students. We hold multiple RTP scholarship rounds each year. Applications are only open and accepted during the specified periods.
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Higher Degree by Research scholarship
Open to Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Students undertaking a PhD or Master by Research.
Down syndrome Skeletal Health Research group scholarship
Masters by Research Scholarships - this project will lay the groundwork for the development of tailored, osteo-therapy options, and the potential to change practice to include regular bone health assessment for individuals with Down syndrome.
Industrial coating lifetime prediction and asset management
PhD Scholarship - Combine multiple inspection methods such as visual, multispectral, spatial and electrical to deliver accurate and statistically sound estimates of coating residual life and asset damage, supporting more effective maintenance decisions and asset management strategies.
Save mangrove forests on Sunshine Coast
HDR Scholarship - The research team, led by Dr Gareth Chalmers, is seeking an enthusiastic scientist that has a passion for field work, rehabilitation of wetlands, and understanding of coastal processes and carbon dynamics.
Funded opportunities to work with industry
Access scholarships that support your research while tackling real-world industry challenges. Gain hands-on experience, build skills that matter to employers, and turn your innovative ideas into impactful solutions.
National Industry PhD Program
NIPhD program enables research students to pursue research that addresses industry challenges. They will develop the skills needed to turn university research into practical and commercial outcomes.
Industry-sponsored research scholarships
Industry partners can support research talent and drive innovation through an industry-funded research scholarship for PhD or Masters by Research students.
CSIRO Industry PhD program
The CSIRO Industry PhD (iPhD) Program is a nationally coordinated initiative designed to strengthen research translation and industry engagement across Australia’s innovation system.
HDR Scholarship conditions
Learn more about the conditions applicable to HDR scholarships.