Apply anytime for the support you need
PhD and research degree scholarships can help you reach your goals. We are committed to education for all, with specific scholarships available to support First Peoples and people with a disability. Scholarships are also available to cover things like tuition fees, overseas student health cover and living allowances paid as stipends.
Applications for Griffith scholarships, as well as Australian Government Research Training scholarships, are assessed through a competitive and merit-based selection process. Scholarships are awarded throughout the year. For current opportunities, and to check your eligibility check the database below.
How to apply
To find out more about scholarships and their selection criteria - and see if you are eligible, search the list below.
Application dates
You can apply for a project specific scholarship by searching the available scholarships below, by the closing date shown. You can apply for a First Peoples or Disability Scholars scholarship at any time. International applicants with a sponsorship to support their living expenses can apply for a packaged tuition scholarship at any time. Check the key dates page for futher information.
Research degree and scholarship application
New applicants can apply for a research degree and scholarship together. Gain some tips for your success.
Current research candidates
Current research candidates can apply for a range of scholarships.
Search for scholarships
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Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship Australian Government merit-based scholarship for new research degree candidates. |
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Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship Griffith University merit-based scholarship for new research degree candidates. |
Closing date: Closed |
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Australian Government Research Training Program International Fee Offset Scholarship Australian Government merit-based tuition scholarship for new international research degree candidates. |
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Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship Griffith University merit-based tuition scholarship for new international research degree candidates |
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Griffith University Indigenous Australian Postgraduate Research Scholarship Available to new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research degree candidates. |
Closing date: Continuous |
Types of scholarships and support
Our scholarships can cover tuition fees, living allowances, and publication assistance for a variety of circumstances.
Industry linked
Undertake research with an industry partner and gain practical experience while you complete your doctoral studies. You’ll conduct relevant, impactful research that responds to industry needs, under the joint supervision of your host organisation and Griffith University.
Grant linked
Join an established grant-funded project that’s already making an impact in our world. These scholarships are tied to research that our community is already undertaking, spanning a broad spectrum of areas, from chronic diseases to criminology and Asian politics to the arts.
Merit-based
Our open merit scholarships are available for anyone to apply for at any time, with options ranging from Australian Government grants to University-funded places. Allow at least four months before your preferred intake to allow for your application to be processed.
Already applied?
If you’ve applied for the first intake of 2025, here are some key milestones you’ll need to be aware of.
Industry supporting PhD research
Shoulder injuries can be devastating when it comes to an elite swimmer’s career, causing costly time out from training and sometimes even spelling the end of a sporting journey. But that’d a problem that Alec McKenzie hopes to be able to prevent, with his PhD research that's in partnership with the Queensland Academy of Sport and Swimming Australia. “I don’t think what I’m doing would be possible without that industry funding and support, Alec says. Alec explains that to complete his research without the partnership with Queensland Academy of Sport would be nearly impossible. “I’m going to need 100-plus elite swimmers, the higher level, the better,” he says.
Australian Government Research Training Program
The Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) provides funding to Australian universities to support both domestic and international candidates undertaking a PhD or research degree program. Support provided may include tuition fee offsets, stipends and allowances.
