Department of Science and Technology (DOST) with Science Education Institute (SEI) and Griffith University PhD Scholarships

The Department of Science and Technology with Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) and Griffith University have established a joint funding program to support suitably qualified applicants to enrol in the Doctor of Philosophy program at Griffith University.

Scholarship details

Griffith will provide tuition fee scholarships to cover the full cost of tuition for up to three (3) years with a possible six (6) month extension, as well as Overseas Students Health Cover for 42 months.

DOST-SEI will arrange for the following support to be provided:

  • living stipend (the living stipend will be a minimum value of approximately AUD 3,000 monthly for up to three (3) years with a possible six (6) month extension
  • roundtrip airfare
  • pre-departure expenses
  • relocation allowance
  • book allowance

Initial screening and recruitment will be the responsibility of DOST-SEI and will involve the nomination of candidates from DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research (DOST-PCAARRD) and DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) or future planned projects. Candidates may be required to meet the DOST-PCAARRD and DOST-PCIEERD internal guidelines for satisfying project prerequisites. The favoured areas of research for this program are under the themes of soil ecology and water management, ecology, and other related fields, and in connection with existing projects supported by DOST-PCAARD and DOST-PCIEERD. Other areas can be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants nominated by DOST-SEI will be eligible to apply for PhD admission and scholarship at Griffith, with final selection to be made by Griffith.

Applicants must meet all relevant Griffith academic entry requirements, including the prescribed level of English language proficiency for PhD admission and scholarships at Griffith. Candidates are required to hold a bachelor degree with first-class honours or second-class honours (Division A), or be regarded by Griffith as having an equivalent level of attainment, as specified on the Equivalent qualifications for HDR program admission webpage.

Suitably qualified candidates supported by DOST-SEI will then apply for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at Griffith.

Griffith will assess all applications in accordance with its PhD admission requirements, including academic performance standards and English language proficiency requirements:

The final selection decision will be made by Griffith.

For more information please visit our Research Study site or email hdr-enquiry@griffith.edu.au.