Location: Australia
Program: Postgraduate – Master’s and PhD Programs
Eligibility: All Nationalities
Duration: 3.5 years (PhD) | 2 years (Master’s by Research)
Deadline: Varies by round
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The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney offers Higher Degree Research (HDR) Scholarships to support outstanding domestic and international students in pursuing research excellence. The scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, UNSW, and a range of faculties, schools, and industry and international partners, and provide comprehensive financial support including tuition fee offsets, living allowance stipends, and additional allowances. The main scholarship types available include the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship, the Research Training Program International (RTPI) Scholarship, the University Postgraduate Award (UPA), the University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA), and the Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS).
UNSW Sydney is one of Australia’s leading research universities and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight, consistently ranked among the top universities globally. Located in Sydney, New South Wales, UNSW is home to seven faculties spanning arts, business, engineering, law, medicine, and science, and is renowned for its cutting-edge research in areas including clean energy, climate adaptation, technology, health, and social equity.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Living allowance stipend of $39,206 per year (2026 rate), indexed annually
- Full tuition fee coverage for the duration of the scholarship
- Duration of 3.5 years for PhD candidates and 2 years for Master’s by Research candidates
- Thesis and relocation allowances (for RTP and UPA scholarships)
- Health insurance coverage for international students (RTPI and UIPA)
- Waiver of visa fees for international RTP recipients
- Access to UNSW’s world-class research facilities, infrastructure, and support services
- Paid parental leave of up to 60 working days for primary carers
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must meet all requirements for admission to UNSW’s Higher Degree Research programs
- Must submit a complete application by the relevant scholarship round deadline, including all supporting documentation in English or translated by an accepted translator
- Must be enrolled on campus and meet the minimum residency requirement of twelve months full-time equivalent at UNSW or a UNSW-affiliated institution
- Must not be simultaneously receiving financial support for studies from any other source, including UNSW or the Australian Government
- Must not have already earned a research degree at the same level as the program applied for, as priority is given to applicants who have not
- Must meet UNSW’s academic and English language proficiency requirements
- Applicants may only apply for one HDR program at a time
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
The Central Scholarship Ranking Committee, with advice from UNSW Schools and Faculties, determines scholarship selection, which is finally approved by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise. Scholarships are awarded competitively based on academic merit and research potential, with priority given to applicants who have not already earned a research degree at the level for which they are applying. By applying for a UNSW HDR scholarship, applicants are automatically considered for all relevant UNSW HDR scholarships subject to eligibility. The number of scholarships available varies by budget and take-up rates each round, and successful applicants receive only one type of scholarship.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
