Scholarships
Scholarships and awards are available for eligible HDR candidates at UOW. These scholarships include annual stipends, living allowances and tuition fee costs.
2027 Main round scholarships
Future and current students are encouraged to apply for the 2027 Main Round scholarships to commence in Autumn 2027.
- International applications are open until 23 May 2026
- Domestic applications are open until 3 October 2026
For more information on how to apply, please visit the scholarship pages below.
2027 Main round scholarship application outcomes:
- International application outcomes will be provided in mid-August 2026
- Domestic applications outcomes will be provided in mid-December 2026
Opportunities
Gender-based violence in the context of work: Reporting, help-seeking and access to justice
The University of Wollongong (UOW) invites applications from outstanding candidates for a funded PhD scholarship to undertake an interdisciplinary research project examining gender-based violence in the context of work, with a particular focus on how structurally disadvantaged workers experience reporting processes, help-seeking pathways and access to justice in NSW.
Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Society and Business
Study area: Law, Social Sciences & Advocacy
Student type: Domestic students
Scholarship amount: UOW Base Rate ($36,943 per annum for 2026)
Application closing date: 29 June 2026
Climate-optimised building envelopes: New evidence and accurate design tools
Collaborate with the Building Physics research group at the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre and our Industry Partners to develop new scientific understanding and practical solutions ready for industry adoption. Undertake hands-on testing of building components and theoretical analysis of heat, air and moisture transport to advance climate adaptation, sustainability and occupant health outcomes.
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
Study area: Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Physics
Student type: Domestic students, International students
Scholarship amount: UOW Base Rate ($36,943 per annum for 2026)
Note: All scholarships are indexed annually
Application closing date: 31 July 2026
Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship
We have an exciting opportunity for students undertaking research in gender equality who need funding to turn their research goals into reality – the Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is open to students from all Australian universities.
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of Arts, Society and Business
Study area: Business, Chemistry, Communications & Media, Computer Science & Information Technology, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Health, Humanities & Social Inquiry, Law, Literature & Language, Management, Marketing, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy
Student type: Domestic students, International students
Scholarship amount: The student will receive a $10,000 one-off payment as a research allowance.
Application closing date: 31 July 2026
Indigenous-led adaptation to sea-level rise
This project will explore how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, values and principles can shape and lead planning on Country for adaptation to sea-level rise in south-east Australia.
Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Society and Business
Study area: Social Sciences & Advocacy
Student type: Domestic students, International students
Scholarship amount: Note: All scholarships are indexed annually
The successful candidate will receive a stipend of $53,608 (2026 rate) per year which will be indexed annually for the duration of the award.
Application closing date: 1 August 2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Training Program
UOW offers Indigenous PhD scholars the maximum Research Training Program (RTP) stipend rate to undertake a Doctoral or Master of Philosophy degree.
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Study area: Humanities & Social Inquiry, Business, Communications & Media, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Accounting Finance & Economics, Health, Computer Science & Information Technology, Literature & Language, Law, Management, Marketing, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy, Chemistry
Student type: Domestic students
Scholarship amount: The stipend scholarship for prospective and current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying a PhD is $53,608 per annum (2026 rate), indexed annually.
Application closing date: 3 October, each year.
Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship
The Australian Government Research Training Program Award (AGRTP) is a stipend intended to cover some living expenses.
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Study area: Humanities & Social Inquiry, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Accounting Finance & Economics, Health, Computer Science & Information Technology, Literature & Language, Law, Management, Marketing, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy, Chemistry
Student type: Domestic students
Scholarship amount: 2026 stipend: $36,943 p.a., non-taxable for full-time candidates. Stipends are indexed annually.
Application closing date: Domestic applications: 3 October