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Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Available Scholarships
  • APA/UPA: recurring University-wide research scholarships for local students which are usually offered twice a year.
  • Medical Scholarships: recurring scholarships usually offered at least once each year. Closing dates vary.
  • Current research scholarships: one-off scholarships often linked to specific research projects or awards funded by external organisations. Access the Research Scholarships Database and subscribe to the Weekly Research Scholarships Email Bulletin.
  • Overseas Scholarships: University of Sydney Travelling Scholarships, Fulbright Scholarships, Rhodes Scholars, and more.
News Items!
  • National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) scholarships are now open for applications. Draft applications must be submitted to the Scholarships Office by 12 June. Further information is available here.
  • Careers workshops for postgraduate research students are run by the University of Sydney Careers Centre. For further information and to register, please visit the Careers Centre website.
Applying for admission into a research degree

Application for admission into a postgraduate research degree is separate to applying for a research scholarship. To apply for a postgraduate research degree at the University of Sydney, go to the Future Students site.

The Research Training Scheme (RTS) provides eligible Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students with an entitlement to be exempt from paying a student contribution. For further information, visit the Research Training Scheme site.

International Students

Information on postgraduate scholarships available to international students is available here.

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