What can scholarships be used for?
You do the research, and we'll pay the bills. Our research scholarships provide funding to help you with general living costs while you focus on your research studies.
We also have top-up scholarships to supplement living costs and sponsorships to cover tuition fees.
Some of our research scholarships also have associated allowances for relocation and thesis expenses.
Applications for 2021
QUT is moving to a new online application management system, which will be available on Monday 17 August 2020. This will include a two part application process for commencing students in which students submit an expression of interest. Once assessed, successful applicants will then be invited to submit a full application.
To ensure consideration in the annual scholarship round, students who submit an application on or after Monday 17 August 2020 must have their expression of interest submitted by Friday 20 September 2020.
Students who are invited to submit a full application will then have until Friday 30 October 2020 to submit their application.
Students who have already applied for admission and indicated that they wish to be considered in the annual scholarship round will be automatically included.
Current students can find scholarship application advice here
Step-by-step guide to applying for a research degree
How to applyGuide to applying for research scholarships
Which scholarships can I apply for?
Annual round scholarships
- Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend (Domestic)
- For domestic masters, PhD and doctoral students.
- Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend (International)
- For international masters, PhD and doctoral students.
- QUT Postgraduate Research Awards (QUTPRA) (Domestic)
- For domestic PhD and doctoral students. Not available for masters students.
- QUT Postgraduate Research Awards (QUTPRA) (International)
- For international PhD and doctoral students. Not available for masters students.
- Indigenous Postgraduate Research Award (IPRA)
- For a student of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
- QUT Master of Philosophy Development Scholarships
- For future international postgraduate research students.
Other scholarships
We offer a range of other research scholarships that you can apply for throughout the year and outside of the annual round.
When can I apply?
To be considered for a scholarship as part of our annual round, you must apply for a research course before 30 October.
We are moving to a new online application management system, which will be available on Monday 17 August 2020. This will include a two part application process for commencing students.
To ensure consideration in the annual scholarship round, if you submit an application on or after Monday 17 August 2020 you must also submit an expression of interest before Friday 20 September 2020.
Expressions of interest will be assessed and you may be invited to submit a full application. Full applications should be submitted before Friday 30 October 2020.
If you have already applied for admission and indicated that you wished to be considered in the annual scholarship round you will be automatically included.
We award scholarships in December, with funding starting the next calendar year.
Am I eligible to apply?
You must have achieved a specific minimum level of academic excellence to be eligible to apply for each scholarship. Some scholarships also have other eligibility criteria that you must meet to be able to apply.
See each scholarship’s details to find out if you're eligible to apply.
English language proficiency
Depending on your previous experience and qualifications, you may need to meet English language requirements. You can find your English language requirements in your course information.
We accept test results from:
- IELTS (Academic)
- TOEFL iBT (Internet-based)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
| English test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
| Pearson PTE (Academic) | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) | 176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) | C1 | - | - | - | - |
You must take your test no more than 2 years before the start of your course.
QUT IELTS Test Centre
If you are in Australia, you can complete the IELTS proficiency exam at our IELTS test centre.
If you are registering for a TOEFL test, you can organise to send your results directly to us. Our TOEFL institution code is 9778.
I want to defer my start date
If you've already applied for admission and want to defer your start date, you can still be considered during the annual round. You must provide a formal expression of interest, including any supporting documentation, by 30 October. Email your expression of interest to research.scholarships@qut.edu.au
How do I apply?
When you apply to study a research degree, you’ll need to register your interest for a scholarship by completing the 'Scholarship application' section of the application form.
If you've already applied to study a research degree with us and want to be considered in the annual scholarship round, register your interest by contacting the Graduate Research Centre.
Read the guide to applying for research scholarships (PDF file, 237.6 KB)
Follow the step-by-step guide to apply for a research degree
Read an in-depth overview from our information sessions (PDF file, 593.9 KB)
Already a QUT research student?
If you're currently enrolled in a research masters, PhD or professional doctorate at QUT, you must apply online through HiQ between 1 September and 11.59pm on 30 October in any year.
You'll need to include an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) outlining your research achievements.
Contact us
Get in touch if you've got any questions about our annual scholarship round.