Fully Funded 2025–2026 Adelaide University Research Scholarships (AURS & RTPS) for PhD & Master of Philosophy: Overview

The University of Adelaide offers a wide range of fully funded research scholarships to support high-achieving students pursuing a PhD or Master of Philosophy in any discipline. Through the Adelaide University Research Scholarships (AURS) and Research Training Program Scholarships (RTPS), students benefit from financial support, tuition fee waivers, and industry or research-related opportunities.

Benefits

✅ Full tuition fee waiver
✅ Living allowance (stipend)
✅ Relocation allowance
✅ Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students
✅ Travel grants (where applicable)
✅ Research internship or industry engagement (for selected awards)

Scholarship Categories

• Merit-Based Round (Domestic & International)

• Project-Based Round (For specific advertised research projects)

• Cohort Round (Strategic thematic areas like Defence & National Security)

• Out-of-Round Scholarships (Internships, top-up awards, travel scholarships, etc.)

Fully Funded 2025–2026 Adelaide University Research Scholarships (AURS & RTPS) for PhD & Master of Philosophy: Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be applying for a PhD or Master of Philosophy program

• Demonstrate academic excellence and research potential

• Align with the university’s strategic research themes (optional but advantageous)

• Meet the admission requirements for postgraduate research

• Be a domestic or international student, depending on the round

Documents Required

• Academic transcripts

• Research proposal or project interest

• Proof of English proficiency (for international applicants)

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Supervisor support (for Project Round)

• Other supporting documents as outlined on the application page

Important Notes

• Merit-based scholarships are highly competitive and assessed centrally

• Project-based scholarships require an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the listed supervisor

• Scholarships are open across all faculties and research fields

• Most scholarships provide support for living expenses, tuition, relocation, and Overseas Student Health Cover (if applicable)

Scholarship Rounds and Deadlines

Selection Process

• Based on academic merit, research experience, and alignment with university goals

• Specific rounds may also consider alignment with national research themes

• Project-based rounds require approval from a nominated supervisor