Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your research career at a top-ranked global university while receiving financial support? The University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney offers Higher Degree Research (HDR) Scholarships for both domestic and international students who are passionate about research and innovation.

These scholarships are designed to support talented candidates pursuing a Master’s by Research or a PhD in any research field offered at UNSW. They provide a range of financial benefits such as tuition fee coverage, living stipends, and additional allowances. Part-time study options are also available in certain cases.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: Scholarship Deadlines
• Result Announcement Dates: Two weeks after the deadline; further offers may take up to two months
• Funding Type: Partially Funded
• Host Institution: University of New South Wales
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: Male and Female
• Target Group: Postgraduate research students
• Field: All fields of research offered by UNSW
• Study Level: Doctorate (PhD) and Master’s by Research
• Duration: Full duration of the research program
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Australia

Scholarship Benefits

For Domestic Students (Australian citizens & residents):

• Research Training Program (RTP): Includes a stipend, tuition fee offset, and allowances.
• University Postgraduate Award (UPA): Covers tuition and provides a living allowance.
• RTP Fee Offset Only: Covers tuition fees without a stipend.

For International Students:

• RTP International Scholarship: Offers a stipend, tuition offset, and allowances.
• University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA): Covers tuition, stipends, and allowances.
• Tuition Fee Scholarships (TFS):

• • Regular TFS: Tuition covered by UNSW, stipend from Faculty/Supervisor.

  • TFS with External Funding: Tuition funded by UNSW, stipend from external sources (e.g., China Scholarship Council).

Additional Perks:

• Health Insurance (Overseas Student Health Cover)
• Relocation and thesis allowances
• Visa fee waivers (for some international awards)
• Travel concession cards (for domestic students)

Note: All students must pay the Student Services Amenities Fee (SSAF), except UNSW Canberra students.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered, applicants must:

• Meet all UNSW admission and scholarship requirements.

• Submit a complete application before the deadline, including:

• Academic transcripts
• Proof of English language proficiency (or waiver)
• Financial declarations
• Evidence of supervisor support or Expression of Interest outcome
• Any requests for special consideration (e.g., part-time study)

Applicants already receiving similar funding or earning income exceeding 75% of the scholarship stipend (unrelated to their research) are not eligible.

Selection Process

Scholarships are awarded based on:

• Academic merit and research potential
• Alignment with UNSW’s research goals
• Consideration of equity and diversity

Selections are made by the Central Scholarship Ranking Committee, with input from faculties and schools. Final approval is given by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Enterprise).

Applicants can receive only one type of HDR scholarship. Preference is given to those who have not previously completed a research degree at the same level.

How to Apply

• Apply for the HDR program and scholarship at the same time via the GRS How to Apply page on the UNSW website.
• Indicate your interest in applying for a scholarship and choose the appropriate round.
• Make sure all documents are submitted before the scholarship deadline.

Apply Now

Further details and information regarding UNSW HDR Scholarships are available on the official UNSW website. You may also check the scholarship guidelines before applying.