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
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Doctoral Training Centre PhD Scholarship
Receive a scholarship to undertake a PhD focused on strengthening practice at the intersection of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) and alcohol and other drug treatment in Australia.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of Arts, Society and Business
Study area: Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy
Student type: Domestic students
Scholarship amount: UOW Base Rate ($36,943 per annum for 2026)
Other benefits:
- Access to DTC professional development, networking, and training events
- Supervision from an experienced interdisciplinary team across Psychology and Social Work
- Connections with collaborating sector partners
Application closing date: 30 June 2026
Navigating social media experiences with Australian families
This PhD investigates how Australian families experience social media and the impacts on children aged 8–17.
Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Society and Business
Study area: Education
Student type: Domestic students, International students
Scholarship amount: UOW Base Rate ($36,943 per annum for 2026)
Application closing date: 30 June 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
International Postgraduate Tuition Awards (IPTA)
International Postgraduate Tuition Awards (IPTAs) are awarded to cover international HDR students' tuition fees in certain circumstances.
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: Accounting Finance & Economics, Chemistry, Communications & Media, Computer Science & Information Technology, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Health, Humanities & Social Inquiry, Law, Literature & Language, Management, Marketing, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy
Student type: International students
Scholarship amount: Tuition fees
Application closing date: Autumn open 4 January to 14 February | Spring open 1 June to 14 July – please note late applications will not be considered.
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