Adelaide University Research Scholarships 2026 – Fully Funded Opportunities for PhD and Master’s Students 

Adelaide University Research Scholarships 2026: Overview

The University of Adelaide is offering fully funded Adelaide University Research Scholarships (AURS) and Research Training Program Scholarships (RTPS) to support outstanding graduate researchers across all academic disciplines. These scholarships aim to ease financial burdens and enhance research impact by providing funding for living expenses, tuition, and research-related activities.

Adelaide University Research Scholarships 2026: Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be enrolling in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program at the University of Adelaide.

• Demonstrate academic excellence, research potential, and alignment with the University’s strategic goals.

• Meet the English language proficiency and admission requirements of their chosen program.

Special provisions apply for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, who may receive additional support allowances.

Benefits

Successful candidates will receive:

• 100% tuition fee waiver for the full duration of study.

• Annual stipend to cover living expenses.

• Relocation allowance and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) (if applicable).

• Additional support for Indigenous researchers.

Scholarship Components

Adelaide University offers scholarships through three rounds:

a. Merit Rounds – Based on academic excellence and research alignment. Applicants can:

• Propose their own research project.

• Choose a project from the Find a Research Project webpage.

• Develop a project collaboratively with their proposed supervisor.

b. Project Rounds – Scholarships tied to specific projects under the University’s Signature Research Themes:

• Creative & Cultural

• Food, Agriculture & Wine

• Personal & Societal Health

• Sustainable Green Transition

c. Continuous Rounds – Certain scholarships may be available on an ongoing basis, depending on faculty needs and funding.

Application Requirements

Applicants must:

• Submit an online application for PhD or MPhil admission at the University of Adelaide.

• Provide academic transcripts, curriculum vitae (CV), research proposal, and proof of English proficiency.

• Identify or propose a research supervisor.

Selection Criteria

Selection is based on:

• Academic record and research performance.

• Quality and feasibility of the research proposal.

• Alignment with University research priorities and faculty recommendations.

Application Process

1. Visit the University of Adelaide Scholarships page.

2. Choose your preferred research round (Merit or Project).

3. Prepare and upload all required documents.

4. Submit the online application within the relevant deadline.

Important Dates

• Applications Open: Varies by round.

• Applications Close: Typically in early 2026 (check official scholarship portal for specific dates).

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Adelaide University Research Scholarships 2026