Scholarships

The main type of financial support available to graduate researchers is in the form of scholarships. We offer a range of scholarships to help you meet your living costs while you study.

Every scholarship has its own set of terms and conditions. It’s important that you read through the details and eligibility criteria before you start an application. On this page we set out the things you need to know about all our scholarships before you read all the fine print.

Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships – Strategic Engagement Scheme (Domestic Round)

The University offers a limited number of prestigious Australian Government Research Training Program funded scholarships to selected domestic applicants and current candidates who are undertaking research in College priority research areas.

Scholarship recipients will be included in the Industry Engaged PhD pathway. As such, scholars will be required to participate in an internship as a component of the Doctoral Degree program. This will need to be agreed within the first 18 months of candidature with the Notification of Internship returned to graduate-research@newcastle.edu.au during this time.

Please refer to the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships Guidelines for comprehensive information regarding eligibility, application and selection process, and scholarship award. For questions regarding this scheme, please contact the team at Graduate Research.

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This scheme is currently open to domestic candidates only.

Submit the Strategic Engagement Scheme Application Form and supporting documentation with your formal online application for entry into an HDR program.

SCHOLARSHIP ROUND DATES

Applications must be received by the end of each month and will be assessed on a rolling basis.

Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships – Academic Pathway Scheme

Please note that this future scholarship round will open on 3 September 2024 and close on 29 November 2024. Details will be released closer to the opening date.

PhD Scholarships and Opportunities

The University advertises scholarships for specific PhD projects.

External Scholarship Opportunities

There are a number of generous externally funded scholarships available to help support your research at the University of Newcastle. You can apply for these opportunities through their respective websites.

International Scholarships

The University has partnered with the following organisations to offer scholarship awards to worthy eligible candidates:


Indigenous Priority Scheme

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