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Faculty of Science

Postgraduate research scholarships
From chemistry and veterinary sciences to agriculture or psychology scholarships, we have a wide range of options for international science students.

To find a scholarship that works for you, expand the relevant school and click on the scholarship title links. Alternatively, you can browse the full list of postgraduate research scholarships for Faculty of Science students in the table below.

This page includes scholarships for both prospective and current international students. 

Agnes Campbell Research Scholarship USYD RTP stipend p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD in Chemistry
  • Research involving Organic Chemistry
 
Agnes Campbell Prize Various
  • Postgraduate research student in the School of Chemistry
  • Research in organic chemistry
 
ARC Postgraduate Research Scholarship $41,753 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Masters by Research or PhD within the Faculty of Science
  • Hold an Honours degree or Masters degree
 
Bruce Veness Chandler Research Scholarship in Peptide and Protein Chemistry Min RTP for up to 3.5 years
  • Masters by Research or PhD student in the School of Chemistry
  • Research into peptides, proteins and food-related topics
 
Campbell Perry International Research Scholarship $6,000
  • Full-time PhD student in the School of Psychology
  • Hold a primary scholarship from the University that provides a stipend allowance
  • Planning to travel overseas for your PhD
 
Faculty of Science Completion Scholarship $7,000
  • Domestic/international student
  • Enrolled in Higher Degree by Research course within the Faculty of Science 
  • Submitting thesis within 6 months 
 
Faculty of Science Research Stipend Scholarship University of Sydney RTP rate (up to 3.5 years)

 

  • Research Student in the Faculty of Science
  • Applied and considered for a RTP Stipend Scholarship
 
Faculty of Science Health and Medical Science Research Scholarship Various

 

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  • Domestic/international student
  • Hold an Honours degree or a Master’s degree 

 

 
George Harris Scholarships (Chemistry) $400
  • Domestic/international student
  • Current PhD student within the School of Chemistry
  • Completed 2 years (full-time equivalent) 
  • Contributed to the teaching activities 
 
Henry Bertie and Florence Mabel Gritton Medallist Award $3,000
  • University of Sydney Medallists
  • Undertaking chemistry research
 
Henry Bertie and Florence Mabel Gritton Research Scholarships USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD students
  • Research in chemistry in relation to industry and agriculture
 
Faculty of Science CSC Supplementary Scholarship Various (up to 3.5 years)
  • International student
  • PhD within a School in the Faculty of Science
  • Holds a primary scholarship from China Scholarship Council 
 
Faculty of Science Research Tuition Fee Scholarship Academic course fees (up to 1.75 to 3.5 years)
  • International student
  • HDR student in the Faculty of Science
  • Holds a scholarship that provides a stipend
 
John A Lamberton Research Scholarship USYD RTP stipend rate per annum or $7500 (for up to 3 years)
  • PhD student
  • Enrolled in Engineering, Medicine and Health or Science
  • Research into natural products and/or relationships between chemical structure and biological activity
 
KE Bullen International Conference Scholarship Up to $3500
  • Full-time PhD in applied mathematics
  • Completed first annual progress report
  • Presenting a paper at a major overseas academic conference
 
Philipp Hofflin International Research Travel Scholarship $7000
  • PhD in Mathematics and Statistics
  • Completed first-year annual progress report
  • Travelling to an overseas host institution to undertake research for up to two months
 
Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics Supplementary Scholarships $10,000 p.a (up to 3.5 years)
  • PhD student at the Brain and Mind Centre
  • Recipient of a primary stipend scholarship
 
The L E R Tonnet and Family Scholarship in Chemistry USYD RTP rate per annum (up to 3.5 years)
  • Masters by Reseach or PhD students
  • Research in physical chemistry
  • Hold an honours or masters
 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Machine Learning Frontier Materials for Sustainable Technologies $37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research in machine learning 
  • PhD student within Faculty of Science
 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Technology-Based Gambling Harm Prevention $41,753 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Existing skills in statistics, qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • PhD student within School of Psychology
  • Undertake research in the field of gambling harm minimisation
 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Plant Development

$41,753 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)

SSAF for up to 14 research periods 

OSHC (single cover only)

  • Domestic/international student
  • Research student within SOLES 
  • Research in plant development
 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Waste Recycling in Dairy Systems $41,753 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD student within the SOLES or SSVS
  • Research in waste recycling and waste management in dairy farms
  • Holds either an Honours degree or a Master’s degree
 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Sustainability Research $41,753 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD student within the School of Physics
  • Undertake quantitative HPC-based research in sustainability science
 
Postgraduate Research Supplementary Scholarship in Data Intensive Drug Discovery $10,000 p.a. (up to 1 year)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research in data challenges to advance decision-making in drug discovery
  • PhD student within the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering or Faculty of Medicine and Health 
 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in an Australian Chemistry Curriculum $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Higher Degree by Research course within the School of Chemistry
  • Research into the production of an Australian chemistry curriculum
  • Holds Honours or Master degree 
 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Polymer Chemistry $41,753 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD within the School Chemistry
  • Research in polymer synthesis
  • Primary supervisor: Associate Professor Markus Muellner
 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Protein Bioconjugation Chemistry $41,753 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • International student 
  • PhD student at the School of Chemistry
  • Research in protein bioconjugation chemistry
 
Postgraduate Research Supplementary Scholarship in Genome Biology $12,500 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • PhD within SOLES
  • Research in genome or RNA biology
  • Recipient of a primary scholarship 
  • Holds honours degree or master degree 
 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Hybrid Exponential Asymptotics $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research student within the School of Mathematics and Statistics
  • Research in applied mathematics 
 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship Development of Advanced Porous Materials for Hydrogen Storage $28,854 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic or international student
  • PhD in Chemistry
  • Research into metal organic frameworks and/or other porous materials.
 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Engaging the Public in Peptide and Protein Science Minimum RTP Stipend Rate (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Masters by Research or PhD within the School of Chemistry
  • Research in science communication 
 
Research Scholarship in Motivational Disturbances in Younger Onset Dementia $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD within the School of Psychology 
  • Hold Honours degree 
 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Phage Therapy for Non-Typhoidal Salmonella Infection $40,000 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • PhD student in the Faculty of Science
  • Undertake a research project named, ‘Phage Therapy for Non-Typhoidal Salmonella Infection.’
 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Receptor Research $41, 753 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD in Science
  • Research in Receptor Biology
 
Postgraduate Research Supplementary Scholarship in Chemistry Various
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research student within School of Chemistry
  • Current primary scholarship recipient 
 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Sustainability Supply Chain Assessments $32,212 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research student within School of Physics
  • Quantitative HPC-based research in sustainability supply chain assessments
  • Hold honours or Master degree
 
Postgraduate Research Supplementary Scholarships on Strategies to Mitigate Jetlag $7,500 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • PhD within the Faculty of Science 
  • Research in the area of the InSync Project 
  • Recipient of a primary stipend and tuition fee scholarship 
  • Lead supervisor must be one of the InSync Chief Investigators 
 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Medicinal Chemistry Minimum Australian Government RTP Stipend Rate (indexed on 1 Jan each year) for up to 3 years
  • PhD student within the School of Chemistry
  • Must conduct research in chemical biology
 

Quantum Science Supplementary Scholarship

Various 
  • Research student within Faculty of Science
  • Member of the Quantum Science Group
  • Recipient of a primary scholarship
 
School of Chemistry Completion Scholarship Various
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research student within School of Chemistry
  • Must not hold another primary scholarship 
  • Reasonable expectation of submitting their thesis within 6 months 
 
Sydney Quantum Academy Postgraduate Scholarship Various
  • Full-time PhD student at a partner university of the SQA
  • Interested in a field related to quantum science and technology
 
The Hunstead Merit Award for Astrophysics $5000 (up to 3 years)
  • PhD student with a primary supervisor at the Sydney Institute for Astronomy 
  • Candidate must have support of their research supervisor 
 
The R.J.W. Le Fevre Research Travelling Scholarship Up to $3,500
  • Current female student enrolled full-time in a Masters by Research or PhD within the School of Chemistry
  • Presenting a paper or poster at an academic international conference between the 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. 
 
Vingroup scholarship Tuition fees and other allowances
  • International PhD Student
 
Yim Family Foundation PhD Top Up Scholarship $5,000 p.a. (up to 1 year)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD student
  • Research into chemistry, mathematics, molecular bioscience or physics
 

 

Bruce Veness Chandler Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Grain Quality and Proteomics USYD RTP rate (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student 
  • PhD student within School of Life and Environmental Sciences
  • Research in grain quality and proteomics
  • Hold Honours or Masters 
Christian Rowe Thornett Stipend and Supplementary Scholarships $33,511 p.a. + $10,000 p.a. (for up to 3.5 years)
  • Full-time PhD student
  • Conduct research in the field of agriculture
Betty Rosalie Richards Clinical Residency Scholarship $42,000 (for up to 3 years)
  • M Veterinary Studies, M Veterinary Clinical Studies or postgraduate research student in veterinary science and animal production
  • Research area must be in veterinary pathology
Francis Henry Loxton Stipend and Supplementary Scholarships $33,511 p.a. + $10,000 p.a. (for up to 3.5 years)
  • Full-time PhD student
  • Conduct research in the field of agriculture
  • Applied for RTP Scholarship
  • Male
Irvine Armstrong Watson Scholarship $1,000
  • Full-time master's by research or PhD student
  • Research with the Sydney Institute of Agriculture
June Rose Bullock Postgraduate Research Scholarship Various
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research student within Sydney School of Veterinary Science
  • Research into diseases and treatment of cats
  • Must apply and be considered for the Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarships.
Elizabeth Burgoyne Hudson Postgraduate Research Scholarship Various
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research student within Sydney School of Veterinary Science
  • Research in the area of small animal medicine
  • Must apply and be considered for the Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarships.
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in astronomy, space physics and exoplanet detection $37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Commencing PhD at the Faculty of Science
  • Holds First Class Honours or equivalent degree
  • Undertake research into astronomy, space, physics and exoplanet detection under the supervision of Professor Peter Tuthill
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Coral Reef Fisheries Sustainability $41,753 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • PhD within Faculty of Science
  • Conduct social sciences-based fieldwork, domestically and overseas.
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Myrtle Rust $35,629 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Postgraduate research student in the Faculty of Science
  • Researching the plant pathogen myrtle rust
Research Scholarship in Poultry Nutrition, Physiology and Health $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD in Science
  • Research in poultry nutrition, physiology and health
School of Life and Environmental Sciences Postgraduate Research Scholarship $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Masters by Research or PhD in SOLES
  • Applied and considered for a RTP Stipend Scholarship
The Thomas Lawrence Pawlett Stipend and Supplementary Scholarships $33,511 p.a. + $10,000 p.a. (for up to 3.5 years)
  • Full-time Master's by Research or PhD student within the Sydney Institute of Agriculture
  • Applied for RTP Scholarship
Victor Cromack and Melba Alma Harris Cromack Scholarship $41,753 per annum (up to 3.5 years)
  • Full-time PhD in the School of Chemistry
  • Research in chemistry
  • Applied and considered for a RTP Stipend Scholarship

 

Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Mathematics and Statistics USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Masters by Research or PhD with Mathematics and Statistics
  • Research in mathematics (pure/applied) and statistics
The Blain Family Research Scholarship University of Sydney’s RTP stipend rate (for up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD student within School of Chemistry
  • Research in DNA molecular nanorobotics in health
  • Hold Honours or Masters
  • Background in Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering, or related topic

 

Dr Peter Domachuk Scholarship $9000
  • Enrolled in or have an unconditional offer to study a PhD in the School of Physics
Hunstead Student Support Scholarship $5000
  • PhD or master's by research student in the School of Physics
  • Researching astronomy
  • Hold an honours or master's degree in a relevant discipline
  • Demonstrate financial hardship
  • Supported by your supervisor
Physics Foundation Scholarship Various
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD within School of Physics
  • Hold Honours degree or Master degree
The Edna Briggs Scholarship in Physics Up to $7,500
  • PhD or master's by research degree in physics
The University of Sydney Nano Institute Student Ambassador Scholarship $5,000 p.a (for 2 years)
  • PhD student studying nanoscale science and technology
  • Holder of a primary stipend scholarship
  • Participant of Sydney Nano
  • Valid working with children check

 

Francis Henry Loxton Scholarship (Veterinary Science) Various
  • Male 
  • Studying master's by research or PhD
  • Research in the ares of veterinary science and animal production
  • RTP Scholarship applicant
Hugh Hughes Scholarship

Various

  • Postgraduate research student in veterinary science and animal production
  • Also applied for RTP scholarship
James Ramage Wright Supplementary Scholarship $10,000 (up to 3.5 years)
  • Postgraduate research student in the Faculty of Science
  • Researching animal husbandry and animal production
  • Primary scholarship holder
Lionel Marcellus Lonsdale Scholarship Various
  • Postgraduate research student in veterinary science and animal production
  • Researching diseases of domestic animals and treatment
  • Also applied for RTP scholarship
Neil and Allie Lesue Scholarship $10,000
  • Domestic/international student
  • Enrolled in research within small animal clinical studies
  • Must have a primary scholarship

Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Disease Ecology and Epidemiology

$41,753 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD or joint PhD student within the School of Veterinary Science
  • Research in Disease Ecology and Epidemiology
The Jean Walker Trust Fellowship Various
  • Postgraduate research student in veterinary science and animal production
  • Researching animal diseases
  • Also applied for RTP scholarship
The McCaughey Memorial Institute PhD Scholarship $37,250 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research student within  SSVS
  • Research in ovine footrot

 

George Harris Scholarship (Geology and Geophysics) $1,250
  • PhD student at the School of Geoscience
  • Researching geology or geophysics
The Deas Thomson Geology Scholarship in Postgraduate Research $37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • MPhil or PhD in Geosciences
  • Research in Geology
The Deas Thomson Minerology Scholarship in Postgraduate Research $37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • MPhil or PhD in Geosciences
  • Research in Mineralogy

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