UniSQ International Stipend and Fee Research Scholarship (DPHD) 2027

Overview

Fully funded PhD scholarship at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) for international students commencing or continuing study in 2027: AUD $39,000/year stipend plus tuition fees for up to three years. Deadline: 27 September 2026.

Eligibility

Benefits

Required Documents

Application Process

The UniSQ International Stipend and Fee Research Scholarship (DPHD) is a fully funded PhD scholarship from the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Australia, for international students commencing or continuing a full-time, on-campus PhD in 2027. It provides an annual stipend of AUD $39,000 plus tuition fees for up to three years, with applications closing 27 September 2026.

Opportunity

UniSQ International Stipend and Fee Research Scholarship (DPHD) 2027

Type

Fully Funded PhD Research Scholarship (Stipend + Tuition Fees)

University

University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)

Country

Australia

Study Level

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), full-time, on-campus

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Have completed a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours, or equivalent level
• Be eligible to enrol full-time, on-campus in the PhD program at UniSQ
• Be an international student — not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident
• Commence or continue their PhD study in 2027

Fields of Study

Applications in all areas of research are welcome, but proposed research should align with one of UniSQ’s flagship research areas. Applicants should discuss the most closely aligned flagship area with their potential supervisor before applying.

Scholarship Value

• Stipend of AUD $39,000 per annum
• Tuition fees paid by UniSQ for a maximum of three years full-time equivalent study (periods of study already completed towards the degree are deducted)

Optional Industry Stream

Each flagship scholarship offers an optional Industry Stream requiring a mandatory 60-day industry internship, with co-funded scholarships and industry stipend top-ups considered highly desirable. This stream requires a Letter of Support from an industry partner (identified by the applicant or supervisor). There are also dedicated scholarships for women in STEMM and students with disabilities.

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

• Academic achievement (class of honours or equivalent, postgraduate performance, academic prizes/awards)
• Research capability (publications, conference presentations, research internship experience, creative works)
• Research project and environment (alignment with UniSQ research priorities, relevance to the Australian research context, external support, articulated resource requirements)
• Supervisory team (publication record, complementary expertise, supervisory capacity, resource support)

Required Documents

• Statement of Claim (completed jointly by student and supervisor)
• Curriculum vitae, including research publications and/or presentations
• Preliminary Research Thesis Topic Proposal
• Documentation confirming citizenship
• Education qualifications (testamurs and academic transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate awards)
• For the Industry Stream: a completed Letter of Support from the industry partner

How to Apply

Applying for entry into the PhD program is a separate process that must be started first to be eligible for the scholarship. Once ready, submit the stipend and fee scholarship application as a single application through the UniSQ Scholarship Application Management System, before the closing date. Further information is available from the Graduate Research School at hdrscholarships@unisq.edu.au.

Application Deadline

27 September 2026.