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PhD and research degree scholarships can help you reach your goals. We are committed to education for all, with specific scholarships available to support First Peoples and people with a disability. Scholarships are also available to cover things like tuition fees, overseas student health cover and living allowances paid as stipends.
Applications for Griffith scholarships, as well as É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n Government Research Training scholarships, are assessed through a competitive and merit-based selection process. Scholarships are awarded throughout the year. For current opportunities, and to check your eligibility check the database below.
How to apply
To find out more about scholarships and their selection criteria - and see if you are eligible, search the list below.
Application dates
Check the key dates page for further information. You can also apply for a project-specific scholarship by searching the available scholarships below. Please submit your expression of interest by the due date shown.
Research degree and scholarship application
New applicants can apply for a research degree and scholarship together. Gain some tips for your success.
Current research candidates
Current research candidates can apply for a range of scholarships.
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É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n Government merit-based scholarship for new research degree candidates. |
Closing date: É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ 31/01/2025 International 27/08/2024 |
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Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship Griffith University merit-based scholarship for new research degree candidates. |
Closing date: É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ 31/01/2025 International 27/08/2024 |
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É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n Government Research Training Program International Fee Offset Scholarship É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n Government merit-based tuition scholarship for new international research degree candidates. |
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Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship Griffith University merit-based tuition scholarship for new international research degree candidates |
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Griffith University Indigenous É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n Postgraduate Research Scholarship Available to new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research degree candidates. |
Closing date: Continuous |
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Griffith University Disability Scholars Research Scholarship Griffith University scholarship for domestic and international research degree candidates who have a disability. |
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Griffith Industry PhD Scholarship Scheme Undertake research in collaboration with an industry partner, providing practical experience while you complete your doctoral studies. |
Closing date: Continuous |
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É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n University Honours Entry Postgraduate Scholarship Griffith University merit-based scholarship for domestic research degree candidates who have completed (or will complete) a bachelor degree with honours or an pathway program. |
Closing date: Closed |
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Synthetic biopolymer-protein conjugates for enhanced mucosal delivery of drugs and antigens Griffith merit based scholarship Investigating the design and development of functional biopolymers that target mucosa and that are amendable toward electrohydrodynamic atomisation to overcome the current drug and antigen delivery limitations |
Closing date: 3/07/2025 |
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Fire-soil-vegetation feedbacks in É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n ecosystems Griffith merit-based scholarship investigating the role of plant–microbial interactions (i.e., ‘plant–soil feedbacks’) as drivers of ecosystem responses to changing patterns of fire frequency, severity, and extent in É«ÇéÍøÕ¾. |
Closing date: 28/02/2025 |
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External stimuli responsive perovskite materials Co-funded grant scholarship to systematically investigate the crystal structures, phase transitions and structural changes of metal halide perovskite materials under the application of various external stimuli (e.g. temperature, light, moisture, vacuum and pressure) |
Closing date: 28/03/2025 |
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Climate impacts on the sustainable operations of community heritage organisations in rural É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ Griffith merit-based scholarship investigating climate impacts on organisational sustainability of community heritage organisations in rural and remote É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ |
Closing date: 21/02/2025 |
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Griffith merit-based scholarship is dedicated to addressing the urgent issue of youth sexual violence in the Toowoomba community through innovative, culturally grounded solutions |
Closing date: 28/02/2025 |
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Griffith merit-based scholarship investigating opportunities and challenges for organisational sustainability in not-for-profit institutions in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage sector |
Closing date: 21/02/2025 |
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Developing advanced materials to cross the gut-liver system for oral drug delivery Griffith merit-based scholarship investigating the development of materials to cross gut-liver system, benefiting oral drug delivery |
Closing date: 21/02/2025 |
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Bacterial subversion of metal ion intoxication Griffith merit-based scholarship investigating the molecular mechanisms used by pathogenic streptococci to avoid killing by metal stress |
Closing date: 31/01/2025 |
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Grant funded scholarship aiding in an implementation study of a lifestyle intervention focussed on women after treatment for breast and gynaecological cancer |
Closing date: 31/01/2025 |
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Grant funded scholarship to investigate and expand on the currently limited resources available to people with stomas to improve their functional capacity to exercise and their enjoyment of it. |
Closing date: 31/01/2025 |
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On the hardship that is homelessness Griffith merit based and grant funded scholarships investigating what pragmatic, evidenced-based, steps can be taken to improve the lives people at-risk of or currently experiencing homelessness |
Closing date: 28/02/2025 |
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Digital inclusion and libraries in remote/regional É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n communities Grant funded scholarship investigating the role public libraries located in remote and outer regional communities play in narrowing the socioeconomic gap between rural and urban É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ |
Closing date: 31/01/2025 |
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MAIC Griffith University Road Safety Research Collaboration Grant funded scholarship examining the fields of traffic psychology and work driving behaviours |
Closing date: 3/07/2025 |
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Fragment-based drug design against neurodegeneration Griffith merit based scholarship investigating the development fragment-derived compounds for the treatment of neurodegeneration |
Closing date: 28/02/2025 |
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CSIRO Industry PhD Program: Detecting and assessing hail impacts on solar energy prosumers Industry linked scholarship project that examines the influence of extreme weather events, especially hailstorms, on the performance of solar panels and their electricity output. |
Closing date: 17/01/2025 |
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Biomolecules in NAD+metabolism Griffith merit based scholarship investigating the molecular functions of proteins and metabolites involved in the metabolism of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), an essential molecule for all cellular life |
Closing date: 28/02/2025 |
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Investigating structural plasticity in virus capsids Griffith merit based scholarship investigating the ability of both native and engineered viral proteins to assemble into capsids with varying geometry |
Closing date: 31/01/2025 |
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Universal Jurisdiction for International Crimes in Asia-Pacific Griffith merit based scholarship analysing and comparing the approaches of the African Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, as intergovernmental organisations, toward prosecuting international crimes (crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide, and aggression) on the basis of universal jurisdiction. |
Closing date: 28/02/2025 |
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É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n Consortium for Social and Political Research Inc Fellowship program valued at $25,000 |
Closing date: Continuous |
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The Allison Milner Memorial PhD Scholarship was established by MATES in Construction to honour the legacy of Ass Prof Allison Milner. The total Scholarship value is up to $108,000 over three to five years. PhD Scholarships are open to É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n graduate researchers undertaking research addressing suicide prevention initiatives for blue collar, male dominated industries in É«ÇéÍøÕ¾. |
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These scholarships support early career researchers working on industry-focused projects in health, radiopharmaceuticals, defence, space, environment, nuclear fuel cycle and nuclear technologies. Successful candidates work under the guidance of some of É«ÇéÍøվ’s leading scientists. They may also obtain access to ANSTO’s state-of-the-art facilities to put their research to the test and develop workable solutions to real world problems. |
Closing date: Continuous |
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PhD Scholarship and Research Grants offered by the É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion (ANZSBT). Please click on the specific tab for the applicable funding opportunity |
Closing date: Continuous |
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Griffith University is proud to partner with the É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n Government to equip award recipients with further skills, knowledge and education to drive change, and contribute to the development and growth of their home country. |
Closing date: Continuous |
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Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships support graduate students undertaking their É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n PhD to conduct research in the U.S. as a Visiting Student Researcher (VSR) |
Closing date: Continuous |
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Rotary Health will provide stipend and incidental support for a postgraduate student who is undertaking full time research in specific areas of Health research |
Closing date: Continuous |
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The Blue Economy CRC places heavy emphasis on Education & Training, with an unprecedented scale of research opportunities on offer, including fully funded Higher Degree by Research (HDR) PhD scholarships across its five research programs. |
Closing date: Continuous |
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Scholarships provide the future generation of scientists with the opportunity to launch their scientific careers working alongside leading scientists in world class facilities to deliver real world solutions. |
Closing date: Continuous |
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The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is an organisation that promotes the international exchange of students and scientists.This programme offers you the opportunity to do a bi-national doctoral degree with bi-national supervision at your home university and at a university in Germany. Grants are initially awarded for up to 12 months. |
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The Digital Innovation Scholarship is designed to pioneer the next generation of digital-first entrepreneurs. Including on-the-job digital marketing experience, mentorship from our digital marketing experts, and a $5,000 scholarship to help you evolve your digital marketing skills. |
Closing date: Continuous |
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Research scholarships to attract and foster the talent required to conduct and drive world-class grains RD&E. |
Closing date: Continuous |
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JDRF É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ offers the PhD Top-up Scholarship to support and encourage PhD students pursuing research in the field of type 1 diabetes and the travel grant to support students to participate in national or international scientific conferences and forums held either virtually or in-person. |
Closing date: Continuous |
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This program will sponsor 100 exceptional American, Japanese, É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n, and Indian master and doctoral students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to study in the United States |
Closing date: Currently available |
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University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka (UGC) and Griffith University PhD Scholarship University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka (UGC) and Griffith University have established a joint funding program to allow up to twelve suitably, UGC supported candidates to enrol in the Doctor of Philosophy program at Griffith University each year. |
Closing date: Currently closed |
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The Crawford in QLD Student Awards provide support for students to incorporate a novel international agricultural research experience into their current program. |
Closing date: Currently available |
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The PhD Scholarship provides funding for successful applicants to attain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The PhD Scholarship is a funding agreement between Suicide Prevention É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ and the applicant Administering Institution (a University in É«ÇéÍøÕ¾). |
Closing date: Currently closed |
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Wine É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ offers a PhD and Masters by Research scholarship program to help attract postgraduate students to the fields of wine, viticulture and wine business research. |
Closing date: Currently closed |
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The scholarship opportunity is open to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ns and has a total value of $52,000 per annum |
Closing date: 11/11/2024 |
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The Prof Anna Stewart Scholarship Program supporting First Nation PhD Students Top up scholarships supporting First Nations candidates to undertake a PhD, awarded in honour of Prof Anna Stewart |
Closing date: Currently closed |
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South Pacific Central Banks and Griffith University PhD Scholarship South Pacific Central Banks and Griffith University have established a joint funding program to allow up to four suitably qualified, Central Bank supported candidates to enrol in the Doctor of Philosophy program at Griffith University each year. |
Closing date: Continuous |
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Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan & Griffith University PhD Scholarship The Higher Education Commission, Pakistan & Griffith University have established a joint funding program for selected graduates from Pakistan to complete a PhD at Griffith. |
Closing date: Continuous |
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China Scholarship Council (CSC) and Griffith University Joint-funded scholarships for new CSC research degree candidates covering tuition fees, Overseas Students Health Cover, plus more... |
Closing date: Currently available |
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Griffith University and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Joint Doctoral Program Griffith University and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences merit-based scholarship providing a living allowance and covering tuition fess and overseas student health cover. The program is for Chinese applicants from all research areas including natural resources, environment and life sciences, and any other areas where there are existing or proposed research collaborations. |
Closing date: Currently available |
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Griffith University and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) with Science Education Institute (SEI) merit-based scholarship providing a living allowance and covering tuition fess and overseas student health cover. The favoured areas of research for this program are under the themes of soil ecology and water management, ecology, and other related fields, and in connection with existing projects supported by DOST-PCAARD and DOST-PCIEERD. Other areas can be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
Closing date: Currently available |
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and Griffith University Collaborative PhD Griffith University and the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and Griffith University have established a jointly supervised PhD program to support suitably qualified applicants nominated by MAHE to enrol in the Doctor of Philosophy program at Griffith University. The favoured areas of research for this program include pharmacy, health and biological sciences, engineering, and natural sciences. Other areas can be pursued and considered on a case-by-case basis. |
Closing date: Currently available |
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Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT) and Griffith University have established a joint funding program to support suitably qualified ASSCAT staff members to enrol in the Doctor of Philosophy program at Griffith University. The favoured areas of research for this program are under the themes of environmental science, agriculture, engineering, education, arts and sciences, information science and technology, business and entrepreneurship and other related fields. Other areas can be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
Closing date: Currently available |
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Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU) and Griffith University have established a jointly supervised PhD program to support SYSU graduates of exceptional research potential to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy program, supported by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) Sino-É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n Innovative Talent in Tourism Program. |
Closing date: Currently available |
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Ristekdikti and Griffith University The Indonesian Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education (Ristekdikti) has reestablished the Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship (Beasiswa Pendidikan Pascasarjana Luar Negeri, or BPPLN) program. Applicants must be a permanent lecturer in a university under the remit of Ristekdikti to be eligible for a PhD scholarship. |
Closing date: Currently available |
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Top up scholarships supporting candidates to undertake a PhD in medical research, awarded in honour of Mr Thomas Daley |
Closing date: Currently available |
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Types of scholarships and support
Our scholarships can cover tuition fees, living allowances, and publication assistance for a variety of circumstances.
Industry linked
Undertake research with an industry partner and gain practical experience while you complete your doctoral studies. You’ll conduct relevant, impactful research that responds to industry needs, under the joint supervision of your host organisation and Griffith University.
Grant linked
Join an established grant-funded project that’s already making an impact in our world. These scholarships are tied to research that our community is already undertaking, spanning a broad spectrum of areas, from chronic diseases to criminology and Asian politics to the arts.
Merit-based
Our open merit scholarships are available for anyone to apply for at any time, with options ranging from É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n Government grants to University-funded places. Allow at least four months before your preferred intake to allow for your application to be processed.
Already applied?
If you’ve applied for the first intake of 2025, here are some key milestones you’ll need to be aware of.
Industry supporting PhD research
Shoulder injuries can be devastating when it comes to an elite swimmer’s career, causing costly time out from training and sometimes even spelling the end of a sporting journey. But that’d a problem that Alec McKenzie hopes to be able to prevent, with his PhD research that's in partnership with the Queensland Academy of Sport and Swimming É«ÇéÍøÕ¾. “I don’t think what I’m doing would be possible without that industry funding and support, Alec says. Alec explains that to complete his research without the partnership with Queensland Academy of Sport would be nearly impossible. “I’m going to need 100-plus elite swimmers, the higher level, the better,” he says.
É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n Government Research Training Program
The É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) provides funding to É«ÇéÍøÕ¾n universities to support both domestic and international candidates undertaking a PhD or research degree program. Support provided may include tuition fee offsets, stipends and allowances.