Scholarship Overview
Students seeking doctoral funding in Australia can apply for 11 fully funded PhD scholarships available across multiple disciplines. The positions cover research areas including artificial intelligence, battery recycling, automated vehicles, hydrogen technology, mathematics, colloid chemistry, environmental science, and carbon nanomaterials. Participating institutions include Queensland University of Technology (QUT), RMIT University, Bond University, and the University of Canberra. The closing date for these opportunities is September 30, 2026.
Benefits
These awards provide living allowances, tuition support, and annual stipends ranging from AUD 34,315 to AUD 41,555. Funding details for specific projects include:
- QUT Mobility Scholarship: Provides the highest stipend on the list at AUD 41,555 per year.
- University of Canberra HDR Stipend Scholarship: Offers AUD 36,225 per year, typically supporting candidates for up to 3.5 years.
- RMIT Battery Recycling and Resource Recovery: Provides AUD 36,245 annually.
- RMIT Specialised Projects (Generative AI, Colloid Chemistry, HCI, Mathematics, and Environmental Materials): Provide AUD 35,886 annually per award.
- RMIT Hydrogen Ecosystem and Waste-to-Nanomaterials Awards: Provide AUD 34,841 annually per award.
- Bond University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (BUPRS): Offers an annual stipend of AUD 34,315 for up to three years, a full 100% tuition waiver for up to four years, and Single Overseas Student Health Cover for eligible international applicants.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must hold academic backgrounds relevant to their chosen field, such as engineering, materials science, computer science, chemistry, mathematics, data science, or related disciplines. Pakistan is explicitly included among the eligible countries for these awards. Minimum required GPAs vary by university and program, with listings specifying minimums of 2.5 or 2.8. Depending on the award, accepted English language test scores include IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, C1 Advanced 176, and C2 Proficiency 176.
How to Apply
Candidates for the Bond University scholarship must first obtain a formal Letter of Offer for an eligible PhD program before being evaluated on academic record, research potential, prior experience, and publications. Specific application steps, links, and portals for the remaining scholarships are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Source: fully funded scholarships 2026 - BingNews · Published September 29, 2026
Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.