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PhD and research degree scholarships can help you reach your goals. Scholarships can cover things like tuition fees, overseas student health cover, living allowances paid as stipends and relocation allowances.
Applications for Griffith scholarships, as well as Australian Government Research Training scholarships, go through a competitive and merit-based selection process.
Scholarships are awarded throughout the year and you can apply at any time.
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2024 continuous scholarship round
You can apply at any time for our continuous scholarship round, which offers scholarships to support your research across all disciplines.
As conditional offers can be made, applicants from Griffith and other Australian institutions are encouraged to submit their application prior to completion of their current degree.
While you can make your application at any time, it is recommended that you apply at least four months prior to your preferred commencement date.
Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship
Australian Government merit-based scholarship for new research degree candidates.
Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship
Griffith University merit-based scholarship for new research degree candidates.
Australian Government Research Training Program International Fee Offset Scholarship
Australian Government merit-based tuition scholarship for new international research degree candidates.
Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship
Griffith University merit-based tuition scholarship for new international research degree candidates
Griffith University Indigenous Australian Postgraduate Research Scholarship
Available to new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research degree candidates.
Indigenous Australian Research Degree Top Up Scholarship
Available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research degree candidates in receipt of an Australian Government RTP or centrally funded Griffith stipend scholarship.
Industry PhD Scholarship
A Griffith Industry PhD Scholarship gives you the opportunity to undertake research in collaboration with an industry partner or external organisation, providing practical experience while you complete your doctoral degree.
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Harnessing public trust and mistrust in institutions Griffith merit based scholarship focusing on mapping and studying public trust and mistrust in institutions |
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Intelligent pattern recognition for water demand and supply management Griffith merit based scholarship invesitgating Intelligent Pattern recognition for water demand and supply management |
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Online Pitching and Presenting in a World of AI Industry stipend and top up scholarship funded by Griffith University and Pitch Camp to undertake research to measure the impact, success, threats, weaknesses of online pitching and presenting in the post-pandemic era |
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Griffith merit based scholarship focusing on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID |
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Fusing smart technology and artificial intelligence for personalised treatment of hip osteoarthritis Griffith merit based scholarship testing the efficacy of a co-designed ‘smart’ therapeutic intervention for people with hip osteoarthritis in the real-world |
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Griffith merit based scholarship investigating the validation of model predictions, optimizing incorporation of various sensor data streams, rendering outputs into interpretable signals that the operator can use to improve function. |
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Feral cats in the Australian Anthropocene Griffith merit based scholarship in the examination of feral cat distribution in Australia using ancient DNA (aDNA) techniques |
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Nasal microbiota and glycans in the initiation of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease Griffith merit based scholarship investigating Alzheimer's disease within the The Clem Jones Research Centre including a top up scholarship awarded by The Goda Foundation |
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Alzheimer's disease: do microbiota contribute to neurodegeneration Griffith merit based scholarship investigating Alzheimer's disease within the The Clem Jones Research Centre including a top up scholarship awarded by The Goda Foundation |
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Generating therapeutic cell products for repairing spinal cord injury in humans Griffith merit based scholarship investigating the generation of therapeutic cell products for repairing spinal cord injury in humans |
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Drug and cell treatment to clinical product for treating spinal cord injury Griffith merit based scholarship investigating the transfer from drug and cell treatment to clinincal product for treating spinal cord injury |
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Financial crime investigation and compliance Grant funded scholarships undertaking research in financial crime investigation and compliance |
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Emerging threat of conspiracy-fuelled extremism in Australia Grant funded scholarship undertaking investigations into understanding the emerging threat of conspiracy-fuelled extremism |
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Towards robust hydrogen electrode for high-rate alkaline electrolysis Griffith merit based scholarship investigating the development of a robust hydrogen electrode for high-rate alkaline electrolysis |
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Griffith merit based scholarship in The Hopkins Centre: research for rehabilitatation and support, advancing knowledge and practice in rehabilitation service delivery |
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Regional Resilience to Economic Shocks Griffith merit based scholarship investigating the ways economic resilience can be measured at a spatial/ regional level with a focus on Australia |
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Healthy Environments and Lives Griffith merit based scholarship investigating the areas of climate change adaptation, disasters risk reduction and global health security. |
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Griffith merit based scholarship investigating the impacts of organic amendments on soil carbon sequestration |
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Developing a National Rural Volunteering Roadmap Griffith merit based scholarship investigating the challenges affecting rural volunteering in Australia and aligns with Australia’s new national volunteering strategy |
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Vaccines for human and animal pathogens Griffith merit based scholarship interrogating how viral proteins traffic inside the cell to support virus release and cell-cell transmission |
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Rapid point-of-care molecular diagnostics on pathogens Griffith merit-based scholarship interrogating how a platform molecular diagnostic can be applied to a wide range of human and animal pathogens |
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Societal Costs of Violent Offenders in the Night-time Economy Griffith merit-based scholarship understanding the offending patterns of people that are violent in and around licensed venues, and the effectiveness of person-focused responses. |
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Griffith merit based scholarship involving exploration of the confidence-accuracy relationship in cases of repeated experience, or individual differences associated with successful retrieval of individual episodes of repeated events. |
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National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases Grant funded scholarship undertaking investigations into clinical, immunological, and ion channel targets as health outcome measures in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long COVID patients during clinical trial |
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Top up scholarships supporting candidates to undertake a PhD in medical research, awarded in honour of Mr Thomas Daley |
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Development of a next-generation babesiosis vaccine Griffith merit based scholarship working on an ARC Discovery Project, researching a next-generation vaccine targeting the Babesia parasite, which causes babesiosis in humans, cattle, and companion animals |
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Engaging Outsiders in Sport: Transforming Sport Event Legacy Planning Griffith merit-based scholarship developing a discrete PhD project focusing on co-creation/co-design in sport |
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Reserving surface nanobubbles as cavitation nuclei Griffith merit-based scholarships undertaking research using novel technology to minimise or entirely prevent cavitation occurrence and damage |
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The Professor Anna Stewart Scholarship Program supporting First Nation PhD Students Top up scholarships supporting First Nations candidates to undertake a PhD, awarded in honour of Professor Anna Stewart |
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Building a more resilient visitor economy through technology Industry stipend and top up scholarship funded by Griffith University and The City of Gold Coast to undertake research into the visitor economy |
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China’s Law-Based Governance Revolution under Xi Jinping Griffith merit-based scholarship examining political-legal ideology and how it is effecting change in China’s law-based governance system |
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Industry scholarship funded by the RACE for 2030 Collaborative Research Centre carrying out techno-economic evaluation of high-solids anaerobic co-digestion of sugarcane bagasse and mill mud with chicken manure |
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Industry scholarship undertaking research with CSIRO, Hyper Theory and Griffith University on the project: A stratified randomized longitudinal evaluation and implementation assessment of Biobot Academy |
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Industry scholarship funded through the Future Energy Exports CRC project undertaking research on field case studies and real-world trials of green hydrogen transport solutions |
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Occupational wellbeing of Australian healthcare workers 2 x Griffith and ARC merit-based scholarships researching the health and wellbeing of Australian healthcare workers |
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Extreme Heat in Older Persons (Physiology) Griffith merit-based scholarship and top up aiding in the development and validation of a bio-heat model for predicting heat stress in older persons during heatwaves. The research is part of Griffith's Climate Action Beacon, Wellcome Project. |
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Extreme Heat in Older Persons (Human Computer Technology) Griffith merit-based scholarship and top up working within the frame of human-computer interaction and technology utility within health and aged-care systemsThe research is part of Griffith's Climate Action Beacon, Wellcome Project. |
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The scholarship opportunity is open to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Australians and has a total value of $61,150 per annum |
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Glycan-based prebiotic approaches Griffith merit-based scholarship working in the Institute for Glycomics identifying and structurally describing novel glycan-glycan interactions using SPR, ITC and NMR methods |
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China Scholarship Council (CSC) and Griffith University Joint-funded scholarships for new CSC research degree candidates covering tuition fees, Overseas Students Health Cover, plus more... |
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Griffith University and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Joint Doctoral Program Griffith University and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences merit-based scholarship providing a living allowance and covering tuition fess and overseas student health cover. The program is for Chinese applicants from all research areas including natural resources, environment and life sciences, and any other areas where there are existing or proposed research collaborations. |
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University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka (UGC) and Griffith University PhD Scholarship University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka (UGC) and Griffith University have established a joint funding program to allow up to twelve suitably, UGC supported candidates to enrol in the Doctor of Philosophy program at Griffith University each year. |
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South Pacific Central Banks and Griffith University PhD Scholarship South Pacific Central Banks and Griffith University have established a joint funding program to allow up to four suitably qualified, Central Bank supported candidates to enrol in the Doctor of Philosophy program at Griffith University each year. |
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Ristekdikti and Griffith University The Indonesian Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education (Ristekdikti) has reestablished the Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship (Beasiswa Pendidikan Pascasarjana Luar Negeri, or BPPLN) program. Applicants must be a permanent lecturer in a university under the remit of Ristekdikti to be eligible for a PhD scholarship. |
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Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan & Griffith University PhD Scholarship The Higher Education Commission, Pakistan & Griffith University have established a joint funding program for selected graduates from Pakistan to complete a PhD at Griffith. |
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Allison Milner Memorial PhD Scholarship The Allison Milner Memorial PhD Scholarship was established by MATES in Construction to honour the legacy of Associate Professor Allison Milner. The total Scholarship value is up to $108,000 over three to five years. PhD Scholarships are open to Australian graduate researchers undertaking research addressing suicide prevention initiatives for blue collar, male dominated industries in Australia. |
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ANSTO (Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation) These scholarships support early career researchers working on industry-focused projects in health, radiopharmaceuticals, defence, space, environment, nuclear fuel cycle and nuclear technologies. Successful candidates work under the guidance of some of Australia’s leading scientists. They may also obtain access to ANSTO’s state-of-the-art facilities to put their research to the test and develop workable solutions to real world problems. |
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ANZSBT (The Australian and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion) PhD Scholarship and Research Grants offered by the Australian and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion (ANZSBT). Please click on the specific tab for the applicable funding opportunity |
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Griffith University is proud to partner with the Australian Government to equip award recipients with further skills, knowledge and education to drive change, and contribute to the development and growth of their home country. |
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Australian Fulbright Postgraduate Opportunities Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships support graduate students undertaking their Australian PhD to conduct research in the U.S. as a Visiting Student Researcher (VSR) |
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Rotary Health will provide stipend and incidental support for a postgraduate student who is undertaking full time research in specific areas of Health research |
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The Blue Economy CRC places heavy emphasis on Education & Training, with an unprecedented scale of research opportunities on offer, including fully funded Higher Degree by Research (HDR) PhD scholarships across its five research programs. |
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CSIRO Postgraduate Scholarships Scholarships provide the future generation of scientists with the opportunity to launch their scientific careers working alongside leading scientists in world class facilities to deliver real world solutions. |
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The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is an organisation that promotes the international exchange of students and scientists.This programme offers you the opportunity to do a bi-national doctoral degree with bi-national supervision at your home university and at a university in Germany. Grants are initially awarded for up to 12 months. |
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foresty 2023 Science and Innovation Awards of up to $22,000 |
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The Digital Innovation Scholarship is designed to pioneer the next generation of digital-first entrepreneurs. Including on-the-job digital marketing experience, mentorship from our digital marketing experts, and a $5,000 scholarship to help you evolve your digital marketing skills. |
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Grain Research and Development Corporation Research scholarships to attract and foster the talent required to conduct and drive world-class grains RD&E. |
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IBM PhD Fellowship Award Program The IBM PhD Fellowship Program has collaborated with faculty, students and universities by recognizing and supporting exceptional PhD students that address focused areas of interest in technology. |
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JDRF Australia: PhD Top-up Scholarship and Travel Grants JDRF Australia offers the PhD Top-up Scholarship to support and encourage PhD students pursuing research in the field of type 1 diabetes and the travel grant to support students to participate in national or international scientific conferences and forums held either virtually or in-person. |
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This program will sponsor 100 exceptional American, Japanese, Australian, and Indian master and doctoral students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to study in the United States |
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The PhD Scholarship provides funding for successful applicants to attain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The PhD Scholarship is a funding agreement between Suicide Prevention Australia and the applicant Administering Institution (a University in Australia). |
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Wine Australia‚ PhD and Masters by Research scholarships Wine Australia offers a PhD and Masters by Research scholarship program to help attract postgraduate students to the fields of wine, viticulture and wine business research. |
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Applying for 2024?
Key dates
While you can apply at any time, it’s recommended that you apply at least four months before your preferred intake to allow sufficient time for your application to be assessed, your offer letter issued and accepted.
- Intake 1 26 February 2024
- Intake 2 22 April 2024
- Intake 3 8 July 2024
- Intake 4 14 October 2024
Intake 1 2024
Deadlines
If you’re applying for intake 1 2024, commencing February 26, please be aware of the following key dates:
International offshore applications close 5 September 2023
Domestic and international onshore applicants applications close 19 September 2023
Offer letters sent to successful applicants 20 November 2023
Last date to return acceptance of offer 5 January 2024
Last date to provide evidence of qualification completion (applicants in their final trimester of study) 31 January 2024
Australian Government Research Training Program
The Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) provides funding to Australian universities to support both domestic and international candidates undertaking a PhD or research degree program. Support provided may include tuition fee offsets, stipends and allowances.
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