UniSQ International PhD Stipend and Fees Scholarship 2027: AUD $39,000/Year for International Researchers in Australia (Deadline: 27 September 2026)

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The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship for international students commencing in 2027, covering a $39,000 AUD annual stipend plus full tuition fees for up to three years of full-time study.

The application deadline is 27 September 2026.

What the Scholarship Covers

At current exchange rates, $39,000 AUD is approximately $25,000 USD or €23,000 — a competitive stipend for doctoral research in Australia, particularly given that UniSQ is located in regional Queensland (Toowoomba and Springfield) where living costs are significantly lower than Sydney or Melbourne.

What Is UniSQ?

The University of Southern Queensland is an Australian university with campuses in Toowoomba, Springfield (Greater Brisbane), and online. It is particularly strong in research in engineering, agriculture, health sciences, education, and computing — and has invested significantly in research infrastructure across its flagship areas.

Who Can Apply: Eligibility

International students only: You must be an international student — not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident.

Commencement: You must commence or continue study in 2027.

Academic qualification: A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours, or equivalent. This is a standard PhD scholarship eligibility threshold.

Full-time on-campus study: You must be eligible to enrol full-time on-campus at UniSQ.

Research alignment: Your proposed research should align with UniSQ’s flagship research areas. Discuss the flagship area most closely aligned to your proposed research with your potential supervisor before applying.

The Industry Stream Option

Each flagship scholarship offers an optional Industry Stream — requiring a mandatory 60-day industry internship. If applying for this stream:

• Your industry partner must complete a Letter of Support
• All required contractual agreements must be in place before you commence
• Continuing students must be within 18 months of commencing (full-time) or 36 months (part-time)
• Contact the Senior Coordinator (Commercialisation and Partnerships) before applying

How to Apply

Step 1: Identify a potential supervisor at UniSQ whose research aligns with your proposed PhD topic. Application to the PhD programme and the scholarship are separate processes — begin both.

Step 2: Apply for PhD admission at UniSQ through the standard application process.

Step 3: Apply for the scholarship through the UniSQ Scholarship Application Management System by 27 September 2026.

Required documents:

• Statement of Claim (completed by student and supervisor)
• Curriculum vitae (including research publications and presentations)
• Preliminary Research Thesis Topic Proposal
• Documentation confirming citizenship
• Education qualifications (testamur and transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate awards)

For the industry stream: Letter of Support from your industry partner.

Questions: hdrscholarships@unisq.edu.au

Selection Criteria

Applications are assessed on:

• Academic achievement — class of honours, postgraduate performance, academic prizes
• Research capability — publications, conference presentations, research internships, creative works
• Research project and environment — alignment with UniSQ priorities, Australian research relevance, external support, impact
• Supervisory team — publication records, expertise, capacity, resource support

Deadline: 27 September 2026.

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the UniSQ International PhD Stipend and Fees Scholarship 2027