The University of Western Australia
Graduate Research School
Application for Higher Degree by Research Scholarship
Welcome!
It is recommended that scholarship applicants download and read the document "Advice for Applicants" before progressing.
In 2024, UWA will hold two scholarship rounds for enrolment in the first half of 2025.
1. The first scholarship round is specifically for international applicants.
This round is open from 9am 1 July 2024 (AWST) to 5pm 30 August 2024 (AWST).
Go to International Scholarship Round
2. The second scholarship round is specifically for domestic applicants.
This round is open from 9am 1 September 2024 (AWST) to 5pm 31 October 2024 (AWST).
The second scholarship round is also designed to include international applicants who have completed a UWA degree during 2023 & 2024 for enrolment.
This round is open from 9am 1 September 2024 (AWST) to 5pm 31 October 2024 (AWST).
Go to Domestic Scholarship Round
To be considered for a scholarship, you must have evidence of:
- an outstanding academic record,
- academic staff willing to supervise your candidature,
- meeting the University's English language requirement.
In addition to submitting an application for scholarship, all applicants must hold a Letter of Offer for Admission, or submit an application for Admission prior to the scholarship closing date.
Notes:
1. Currently enrolled HDR students or applicants already holding a Letter of Offer for Admission are not required to submit another application for Admissions.
2. Scholarship applicants who do not submit an application for Admission prior to the Scholarship closing date of 30 August will be ineligible.
HDR courses at UWA include, but are not limited to:
- doctoral by research degrees, eg. PhD
- professional doctoral degrees, eg. Doctor of Education, Doctor of Juridical Science
- master by research degrees, eg. MPhil
- master by thesis and coursework, eg. MSc, Master of Pathology
Definitions and Abbreviations:
RTP - Research Training Program
UWA - The University of Western Australia
UIFS - University International Fee Scholarship
SIRF - Scholarship for International Research Fees
HDR - Higher Degree by Research
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Domestic Applicant - Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, Australian Humanitarian Visa
International applicant - does not meet the definition of a Domestic Applicant.
The Graduate Research School can be contacted via askUWA for enquiries related to scholarships and/or admissions.
Graduate Research School
The University of Western Australia