The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) offers an exciting opportunity for international scholars through the Overseas PhD Stipend and Fee Scholarship (DPHD).
Aligned with UniSQ’s key research areas, this prestigious fellowship supports international students pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 2025.
As a recipient, you receive financial assistance to cover living expenses and tuition fees as you engage in high-quality research endeavors.
When seeking a scholarship, you must engage in discussions with your potential supervisor to determine which flagship area aligns best with your proposed research project, and then select that flagship when applying for the scholarship.
For both fee waivers and living stipends, you need to submit a combined application through the online portal rather than applying for them separately.
Scholarship Overview:
- You can apply as an international student
- Supports PhD studies
- The scholarship host institution is the University of Southern Queensland
- The deadline for application is 30th September 2024
About Host Institution:
The University of Southern Queensland stands out as a leading regional university in Australia, known for its strong focus on research, academic instruction, and exceptional student experience.
They offer a wide range of flexible, high-quality programs that produce some of the highest-earning graduates in Australia.
Students benefit from a variety of flexible learning options, including online and multimodal learning, reliable national and international education partnerships, and on-campus programs available across three locations in Queensland, Australia.
The University of Southern Queensland holds the distinction of being ranked as one of the top 400 universities globally and as one of the top 58 young universities.
In Australia, the University of Southern Queensland has earned a stellar 5/5-star rating for graduate employment and starting salaries and is recognized as a QS 5 Star university.
The University of Southern Queensland commitment to research, academic excellence, and student success positions it as a prominent and influential institution in higher education.
Documents You Need for Application:
Support letter from your supervisor.
Curriculum vitae which includes your lectures and research articles
Proposal for a preliminary research thesis topic.
Evidence of your nationality.
Your qualifications in education, transcripts for every degree acquired.
Scholarship Benefits:
You enjoy AUD 35,000 is the annual stipend for living expenses.
Your tuition fees are covered for a maximum of three years of full-time study; any time spent on a PhD previous to this will be subtracted.
If you are a student enrolled in the Industry Stream, you must complete a minimum of 60-day Industry Internships.
You qualify to apply if you have impairments, or you are a woman in STEM fields.
Selection Criteria:
You must have earned an equivalent qualification or a bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours to be eligible.
You must be qualified to enroll in the University of Southern Queensland PhD program full-time, on-campus.
Being an international student means you cannot be a citizen or long-term resident of New Zealand or Australia.
In 2025, you plan to start or continue your PhD studies.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, use the University of Southern Queensland Application Management System.