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A wide range of externally funded scholarships are available to University of Newcastle HDR candidates. Details on the application periods, eligibility criteria and funding can be found on the individual scholarship websites below.

  • ACSPRI Fellowship Program
  • AINSE Postgraduate Research Awards (PGRA)
  • ANSTO FutureNow Scholarships
  • Army History Research Grants
  • ATSE Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM
  • AusIMM  Education Endowment Fund
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  • John Monash Scholarship
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  • Mates in Construction
  • QUT - Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship
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  • State Super Scholarships - PhD, Masters (by Research) and Honours
  • Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
  • Wine Australia PHD and Master by research scholarships

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.

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