Scholarships and awards are available for eligible HDR candidates at UOW. These scholarships include annual stipends, living allowances and tuition fee costs.
Scholarships
2026 Main round scholarships
Future and current students are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Main Round scholarships to commence in Autumn 2026.
- International applications are open until 23 May 2025 (Closed)
- Domestic applications are open until 3 October 2025 (Closed)
For more information on how to apply, please visit the scholarship pages below.
2026 Main round scholarship application outcomes:
- International application outcomes will be provided in mid-August 2025
- Domestic applications outcomes will be provided in mid-December 2025
2027 Main round scholarships
Applications for the 2027 International Main Round scholarships are open to commence in Autumn 2027.
- International applications are open until 23 May 2026
- Domestic applications are open until 3 October 2026
Opportunities
Circular Community Futures: Reimaging Waste in Regional Australia
This Master of Philosophy or PhD project investigates how regional communities navigate circular economy transitions and respond to new waste infrastructure. Using deliberative methods such as citizens’ juries and participatory workshops, it co-develops locally grounded visions for sustainable futures. Opportunities include fieldwork, policy engagement, and collaboration with councils—providing insights into the social dynamics shaping circular waste transitions.
Faculty: Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Study area: Business, Environmental & Biological Science, Health, Humanities & Social Inquiry, Social Sciences & Advocacy
Student type: Domestic students
Scholarship amount: UOW Base Rate ($36,943 per annum for 2026)
Application closing date: 15 January 2026
Powering the Frozen Environment: Next-Generation Batteries for Extreme Cold
Do you want to spearhead research for life in frigid environments? Join a cutting-edge team pushing the boundaries of science and technology for the world’s coldest frontiers, from Antarctica to outer space.
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
Study area: Chemistry, Computer Science & Information Technology, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Physics
Student type: Domestic students
Scholarship amount: $38,420 per annum
Top-up $10,000 can be made after the interview.
Application closing date: 28 Feb 2026
McKinnon-Walker Research Fellowship - PhD Scholarship Opportunity
Receive a fellowship to support your PhD studies worth over $200,000.
Application closing date: Currently closed. Next round will be in 2026
AINSE Scholarships and Awards
From environmental research to materials engineering; from honours projects to early-career research: AINSE offers a variety of scholarships to support students in nuclear science, engineering, and related research fields.
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Study area: Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Physics
Student type: Domestic students, International students
Fulbright Future Scholarships
The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers scholarships to Australian citizens across all career stages. Awardees take part in an academic and cultural exchange, pursuing research or study at a U.S. institution, experiencing life abroad and bringing back their knowledge and experience to share with their communities in Australia.
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, 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, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy
Student type: Domestic students
Scholarship amount: Awardees will receive funding for full tuition/visiting researcher expenses at a U.S. institution of their choice, as well as travel and living costs.
Application closing date: Applications are open from January to July each year.
Research Career Launch Scholarship
The UOW Research Career Launch Scholarships are designed to jump start careers of young researchers by supporting them after the submission of their thesis.
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: Domestic students, International students
CSIRO Top Up Scholarships
CSIRO’s Postgraduate Top-Up Scholarship Program provides opportunities in science and engineering for outstanding graduates at Australian tertiary institutions.
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Study area: Chemistry, Computer Science & Information Technology, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Maths, Physics
Student type: Domestic students
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, International students
Scholarship amount: 2025 stipend: $35,522 p.a., non-taxable for full-time candidates. Stipends are indexed annually
Application closing date: International applications: 23 May and Domestic applications: 3 October
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 Session: 27 February and Spring Session: 27 July. Please note late applications will not be considered.
University Postgraduate Award Indigenous (UPAI)
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 $52,352 per annum (2025 rate), indexed annually.
Application closing date: 3 October, each year.
University Postgraduate Award (UPA)
University Postgraduate Awards (UPAs) are 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, 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, International students
Scholarship amount: 2025 stipend: $35,522 p.a., non-taxable for full-time candidates. Stipends are indexed annually
Application closing date: International applications: 23 May and Domestic applications: 3 October
Joint Postgraduate Scholarships Program - China Scholarship Council (CSC)
The China Scholarship Council (CSC) and the University of Wollongong (UOW) are jointly offering postgraduate research scholarships to students from the People’s Republic of China who intend to undertake a postgraduate research degree at the University of Wollongong.
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, 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, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy
Student type: International students
Scholarship amount: UOW will provide an International Postgraduate Tuition Award (IPTA) to each student selected under this program. This IPTA will pay the full tuition fees. CSC will provide each student selected under this program with a living allowance for the term of the scholarship, a return airfare to Australia, visa application fees, and the cost of the Australian Government approved Overseas Student Health Cover.