Stipend Scholarships
Stipend Scholarships provide financial assistance for general living costs to candidates undertaking a postgraduate research course.
Stipend Scholarships are competitive and awarded following a merit-based selection process. Candidates with strong academic credentials and research potential are encouraged to apply.
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Closing Date |
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarships
Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarships are open to all applications whose research aligns with any of ACU's broad areas of expertise.
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AUD $29,863 per annum (full-time)
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Twice per annum, in April and October. |
ACU Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarships
ACU RTP Stipend Scholarships are open to all applications whose research aligns with any of ACU's broad areas of expertise.
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AUD $29,863 per annum (full-time)
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Twice per annum, in April and October. |
Literacy in Adolescent Students
The scholarship is available to undertake research in literacy in adolescent students.
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AUD $28,612 per annum (full-time) |
11:59pm (AEDT)
Tuesday 5 December 2023 |
Ursulines Female Refugee PhD Scholarship
This scholarship supports a female refugee student to undertake a PhD in any discipline at Australian Catholic University.
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AUD $32,192 per annum (full-time) |
11:59pm (AEDT)
Friday 8 December 2023 |
Ursulines Female Indigenous PhD Scholarship
This scholarship supports a female Indigenous student to undertake a PhD in any discipline at Australian Catholic University.
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AUD $32,192 per annum (full-time) |
11:59pm (AEDT)
Friday 8 December 2023 |
Fees Offset Scholarships
Fees Offset Scholarships cover the costs of your course fees.
Domestic candidates
All domestic candidates approved for enrolment in a postgraduate research course (Master's by research or Doctorate) at ACU will receive an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship. This scholarship covers the cost of your course for the minimum duration.
International candidates
International candidates may apply for an ACU Tuition Fee Scholarship.
RTP Allowance Scholarships
RTP Allowance Scholarships are available to all candidates currently enrolled in a postgraduate research course at ACU to assist with the ancillary costs incurred in undertaking your candidature. The RTP Allowance Scholarship has three forms:
- The RTP Allowance (Overseas Student Health Care Policy) will cover the cost of one Overseas Student Health Care Policy for international candidates.
- The RTP Allowance (Relocation) is a contribution to the costs of an overseas candidate's relocation to Australia for the purposes of commencing a higher degree by research course at ACU.
- The RTP Allowance (Thesis) is a contribution to the photocopying/printing and binding costs of the candidate's thesis for submission for examination, re-examination where relevant, and final submission.
For further information about the RTP Allowance Scholarships, please refer to section 4 of the Research Training Program Scholarship Policy.
Postgraduate Research Student Support Scheme (PRSSS)
The PRSSS is available to all candidates enrolled in a postgraduate research course at ACU to support essential research costs. The scheme includes funding for field expenses related to the candidate's research, a visit to use specialist facilities or to learn specialist techniques, purchasing new equipment that is outside the normal infrastructure provided by the school or research institute, and thesis production expenses.
Learn more
External organisations also offer grants and scholarships that you may want to explore.
Follow the links below for more information about eligibility criteria, the value of the scholarships and how to apply. Once you have found the right scholarship for you, you can apply directly through the organisation.
