Graduate Research School Scholarships (UQGRSS), including Research Training Program (RTP)
The University of Queensland
UQ’s main graduate research scholarship scheme for PhD, MPhil and research-focused professional doctorates. The active domestic/onshore round supports 2027 Research Quarter 1 or 2 commencement.
Destination
Australia
Study level
Doctoral, Doctoral
Deadline
Aug 31, 2026
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Funding package
Recorded funding details
Tuition fees covered under UQGRSS/RTP scholarship arrangements.
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Single Overseas Student Health Cover for eligible international recipients. Scholarship value is indexed annually.
5 years with possibility of one extension under UQ and RTP Scholarship Policy
AUD 39,220 per annum tax free, 2026 rate, indexed annually
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Eligibility
Who can apply
Current active round for Research Quarter 1 or 2 of 2027 is open to graduated and current domestic students and onshore international students currently studying at an Australian university. International applicants must be in Australia on a student visa when offers are issued.
No single GPA threshold is stated on the scholarship page. Academic performance is part of the selection rubric.
Must meet UQ English-language requirements for the selected research degree.
Not mandatory as a universal rule. Research outputs may be included in the academic CV and are assessed as evidence of research capability.
Active 31 August 2026 round is for domestic candidates and eligible onshore international students studying at an Australian university.
Research capability and quality of prior research outputs are assessed.
Must meet all admission conditions for the chosen UQ higher degree by research program and be nominated by an enrolling school or institute.
Yes. Applicants nominate a proposed supervisor and supervisor support is required for progression from EOI to final application.
Application package
Documents and steps
Required documents
EOI information includes proposed supervisor, scholarship details, previous qualifications, referee details and English proficiency. Upload academic CV, English-language documents, academic transcripts and degree certificates. Final application also requires passport and other circumstance-specific documents.
Application steps
Check PhD/HDR eligibility
Identify and nominate a supervisor
Prepare academic CV, English evidence, transcripts and degree certificates
Submit EOI at apply.uq.edu.au and indicate scholarship consideration
If supervisor supports the EOI, submit the invited final application
Ensure all documents are complete by the scholarship round deadline
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