AUSTRALIA: Queensland University of Technology Annual Scholarship

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is offering international students two centrally-funded scholarships, Research Training Programme (RTP) Stipend and QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA). The scholarships offered cover a wide range of skills, experience, courses, and study areas.

For more information on the Annual Scholarships please visit: https://www.qut.edu.au/research/study-with-us/scholarships/applying-for-scholarships

Degree level

Master of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy

Professional Doctorates.

Deadlines

Submit expression of interest by 31st July 2022 – applicants going forward for scholarship consideration will then be asked to submit Part 2 (the due date for this is communicated directly with the applicant),
Outcomes are expected in November 2022.
Students are then expected to commence studies in person in Brisbane between 01/01/2023 and 31/07/2023.

Who can apply?

Candidates must enroll in full-time study in a QUT research degree, unless QUT has approved part-time study in accordance with these conditions.

QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA)	Research Training Programme (RTP) Stipend Scholarship
Meet QUT’s admission criteria for a research degree, which includes meeting QUT’s English language requirements	Meet QUT’s admission criteria for a research degree, which includes meeting QUT’s English language requirements at the time of application
Not be in receipt of another living allowance scholarship to undertake the research degree.	Not be receiving a living allowance award, or scholarship providing a benefit greater than 75% of the RTP Scholarship living allowance rate to undertake the research degree.

Fields of Study

All study areas

What the scholarship offers

QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA)	Research Training Programme (RTP) Stipend Scholarship
An annual stipend paid fortnightly, indexed annually. The annual stipend rate in 2022 is $28,854 (AUD). The scholarship can be used to support living costs.	An annual stipend paid fortnightly, indexed annually. The annual stipend rate in 2022 is $28,854 (AUD). The scholarship can be used to support living costs.
QUT Tuition Fee Sponsorship.	An Australian Government Research Training Programme (RTP) Fees Offset.
	You can also apply for:	- A $1,520 interstate relocation allowance; - A $420 (masters by research), or $840 (PhD) thesis allowance after submitting your thesis.

Application process:

Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

In order to apply for the scholarship, candidates need only apply for admission to a QUT research degree. There is no need to submit separate scholarship applications.

Candidates need to get agreement from your proposed supervisor prior to applying.

Ensure you meet the entry and English language requirements;
Identify a supervisor;
Prepare your supporting documents;
Complete your research proposal;
Your expression of interest (EOI) is complete. If successful, you'll receive an invitation to submit your final application.

More Information on the application process is available here.

Information on the scholarship round is available here.

Contact

The scholarship is administered by QUT’s Graduate Research Centre who can be contacted by email: hdr@qut.edu.au

Documents and links

QUT Research Scholarships

QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA)

2023 QUT Postgraduate Research Award Scholarship conditions

Research Training Programme (RTP) Stipend Scholarship

Research Training Programme (RTP) Scholarship Conditions

QUT research scholarship selection criteria for 2023

Note

Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.