The University of Canberra Scholarship 2026 offers a range of fully funded scholarships for domestic and international students pursuing Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programmes in Australia.
Available scholarships support Master by Research and PhD studies through tuition fee coverage, generous living stipends, research funding, relocation support, and health insurance.
University of Canberra Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Host Institution: University of Canberra
- Study Level: Master’s by Research, PhD
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: August 14, 2026
About the University of Canberra Scholarship
The University of Canberra is a leading Australian public research university known for its industry partnerships, applied research, and innovation. Through its Higher Degree by Research scholarship programme, the university offers multiple funding opportunities across a wide range of research disciplines.
Several scholarships are available, including the AI & Democracy PhD Scholarship, W J Weeden Postgraduate Research Scholarship, CSIRO Industry PhD Scholarship, Data61 PhD Scholarship, Indigenous Australian HDR Scholarship, and other research-focused funding schemes.
Scholarship Benefits
Depending on the scholarship awarded, successful applicants may receive:
- Annual stipend of AUD 40,000 for the AI & Democracy PhD Scholarship.
- Annual scholarship package worth AUD 45,000 for selected CSIRO Industry PhD candidates.
- Annual project funding of up to AUD 13,000 for CSIRO Industry PhD students.
- RTP tuition fee offset covering full tuition fees.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) reimbursement for eligible international students.
- Relocation allowance for eligible international applicants.
- Research funding of AUD 10,000 under the Indigenous Australian HDR Stipend Scholarship.
- RTP base stipend plus an annual AUD 10,000 top-up for selected Data61 PhD scholars.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility requirements vary by scholarship. Applicants may need to:
- Be applying for or enrolled full-time in a Higher Degree by Research programme at the University of Canberra.
- Meet the University’s admission requirements.
- Hold:
- A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours or Upper Second Class Honours; or
- A Master’s degree containing a substantial research component.
- Not have previously completed a PhD (for applicable scholarships).
- Be able to commence study in the year of the scholarship offer.
- Meet any scholarship-specific citizenship requirements.
- Indigenous Australian applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander where applicable.
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency may be required for some scholarships.
Research Areas
Applicants may submit research proposals in areas including:
- Artificial Intelligence and Democracy
- Democratic Participation
- Deliberative Democracy
- Participatory Democracy
- Democratic Innovation
- Social Movements
- Activism
- Critical Theory
- Feminist Theory
- Queer Theory
- Phenomenology
- Posthumanism
- New Materialism
- Assemblage Theory
- Qualitative Research
- Quantitative Research
- Mixed Methods Research
- Interdisciplinary Research
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Canberra Scholarship:
- Identify the scholarship that matches your research interests and eligibility.
- Prepare all required application documents.
- Apply through the appropriate application portal or submit your application to the designated scholarship email address.
- For HDR scholarships, submit your application through the University of Canberra HDR Application Portal where applicable.
- Complete and submit your application before the deadline specified for your chosen scholarship.
📋 Required Documents
- Academic Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation
- Contact details for two referees
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research proposal (where required)
- Writing sample (maximum 30 pages where applicable)
- Any additional documents required for the specific scholarship