Research degree scholarships

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

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Domestic Fee Offset

Australian Government merit-based tuition fee offset for new domestic research degree candidates.

Griffith University Indigenous Australian Postgraduate Research Scholarship

Available to new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research degree candidates.

Griffith University Disability Scholars Research Scholarship

Griffith University scholarship for domestic and international research degree candidates who have a disability.

Griffith Industry PhD Scholarship Scheme

Undertake research in collaboration with an industry partner, providing practical experience while you complete your doctoral studies.

Understanding and addressing anti-government and sovereign citizen extremism in Australia

GRant funded scholarship aiming to develop new knowledge about the drivers of these forms of extremism and to evaluate interventions that might mitigate the risk of violence against public officials.

Foundation Models for Anomaly Detection

Grant funded scholarship investigating unified and transferable graph anomaly detection models, developing advanced graph representation learning and anomaly detection techniques

Responsible Infrastructure for Agentic AI Systems

Grant funded scholarship investigating the responsible design, evaluation, and governance of infrastructure for agentic AI systems. The primary focus of this role is to develop methods that improve the reliability, accountability, and resilience of shared runtime components used by autonomous and multi-agent AI systems.

Settlement Agreements between First Peoples and Australian governments

Griffith merit based scholarship investigating how Settlement Agreements are negotiated and implemented exploring the various social, political and cultural dimensions that shape how they are made and managed between First Peoples and Australian Governments.

Global Safety Innovation PhD Scholarship: Improving the measurement and reporting of safety information within organisations

The project aims to improve understanding of the conditions under which innovation in safety measurement is possible, exploring questions such as: What factors increase or decrease the social acceptability of alternative measures within and beyond organisations? What makes a new measure practically useful for improving safety? And how is consensus around new measures established, maintained, and translated into practice?

Industry PhD Scholarship with Solving Plastic Waste CRC: Tracing the fate of biodegradable plastics in soil-plant systems

The project will investigate the environmental fate of biodegradable plastics in soil–plant systems, with a focus on understanding how these materials degrade, whether they generate residual micro- and nano-plastics, and their potential transfer into agricultural food systems. The research will involve laboratory, greenhouse, and analytical studies conducted in collaboration with the Solving Plastic Waste CRC (SPW CRC) and industry partners.

Offshore Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (OHRES): Market-Driven Site Selection and System Integration (Blue Economy CRC)

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to investigate offshore to develop a spatial decision-support tool to autonomously identify optimal OHRES sites. The primary focus of this role is a GIS-based decision-support tool designed to assist energy planners and system managers in visually analysing spatial and analytical results.

Mode of Action Studies of Marine Bacillus Probiotics Using Multi-omics Approaches

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to undertake research on the mode of action of marine Bacillus probiotics using advanced multi-omics approaches.

BioSpine PhD Scholarship – Neurorehabilitation after Spinal Cord Injury

Griffith merit based scholarships investigating the development of novel control paradigms for lower-limb exoskeletons, electrical stimulation, and the use of reinforcement learning for simulating the interaction between neural and musculoskeletal systems during rehabilitation.

Understanding the sources and fate of terrestrial dissolved organic matter in the Burrum catchment

This PhD project, in partnership with Griffith University and Fraser Coast Regional Council, will investigate the increasing levels of terrestrial dissolved organic matter (tDOM) in the Burrum River catchment and its implications for water treatment.

CSIRO Industry PhD Scholarship - Training Humanoid Robots for High-Risk Applications

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to develop trustworthy artificial intelligence for humanoid robots operating in hazardous environments. The primary focus of this role is to integrate computer vision, large and small AI models, formal reasoning, reinforcement learning, and robot control so that humanoid robots can interpret mission goals, plan safe actions, and perform complex manipulation tasks.

Quantum Challenge 2032 – “Strike While the Iron is Hot: Revolutionising iron deficiency detection to elevate athlete performance and health (‘STRIKE’)”

Grant funded scholarship aiming to advance quantum sensing technologies for iron measurement and provide rapid and precise detection of iron deficiency in female athletes to support their training, performance, and health

Deciphering electrokinetic nanoparticle separation in elasto-inertial flows

Grant funded scholarship aiming to develop an innovative microfluidic technique for gentle and versatile processing of nanoparticles from body fluids and environmental extracts

Deconvolving Individual Bioaerosol Signatures Using AI-Driven Analysis of Complex Biological Datasets

Grant funded scholarship aiming to develop and refine an AI-based framework capable of identifying individual-specific bioaerosol signatures from complex biological data

Identification of Personal Bioaerosol Signatures in Shared Indoor Environments

Grant funded scholarship aiming to determine whether individual human bioaerosol signatures can be detected and distinguished within a shared indoor space.

NIISQ PhD scholarship – Exploring novel nasal delivery mechanisms for repairing brain injuries

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to develop novel trans-nasal delivery methods such as peptides and micellar formulations, for targeted delivery of different therapeutic agents such a drugs, extracellular vesicles, growth factors and other such small bioactive molecules, for repairing traumatic brain injuries.

NIISQ PhD scholarship – New approach methodologies for modelling traumatic brain injury

The primary focus of this PhD position is to i) systematically develop three-dimensional cellular models to recapitulate the complexity of the brain ii) subject cell models to controlled TBI in vitro iii) characterise the response to injury and benchmark data from the model against existing human clinical data.

NIISQ PhD scholarship – Exploring reprogrammed OPCs as a therapy for neural repair

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to explore and characterise reprogrammed oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs), with a view to develop approaches to utilise them as a potential therapeutic for traumatic brain injury.

NIISQ PhD scholarship – Exploring mitochondrial transplantation as a therapy for neural repair

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to investigate mitochondrial transplantation as a potential therapeutic for traumatic brain injury.

Machine Vision

Grant funded and Griffith merit based scholarships aiming to advance knowledge of machine vision for deep visual understanding of natural objects and environments. Focusing on undertaking research in visual understanding and multimodal machine learning.

The Professor Anna Stewart Scholarship Program supporting First Nation PhD Candidates

This top-up Scholarship honour Professor Anna Stewart, a highly respected and leading researcher and former Head of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University. The Scholarship serves to support First Nation candidates as they undertake a PhD at Griffith University.

ACSPRI Fellowship Program

Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research Inc Fellowship program valued at $25,000

Australia China Alumni Association (ACAA) Scholarhip Program

The Australia China Alumni Association (ACAA) is proud to launch a 3-year Scholarships Program (2025-28), designed to support exceptional students studying in Australian education institutions.

Allison Milner Memorial PhD Scholarship

The Allison Milner Memorial PhD Scholarship was established by MATES in Construction to honour the legacy of Ass Prof 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.

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.

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

Australia Awards

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.

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)

Australian General Practice Research Foundation

The Australian General Practice Research Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, offers PhD Top-up Scholarships for GPs and GPs in training undertaking doctoral research relevant to Australian general practice.

Blue Economy CRC

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.

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.

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

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.

Evolving Digital

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.

Grain Research and Development Corporation

Research scholarships to attract and foster the talent required to conduct and drive world-class grains RD&E.

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.

Clough Scholarship for Excellence in Marine Science

The Clough Scholarship for Excellence in Marine Science supports outstanding PhD students in marine science and marine conservation who combine academic excellence with the ability to translate their research into real-world impact. Up to four one-off scholarships of $35,000 are awarded each year, funded by the Jock Clough Marine Foundation.

QUAD Fellowship

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

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 six, UGC supported candidates to enrol in the Doctor of Philosophy program at Griffith University each year.

Crawford Fund

The Crawford in QLD Student Awards provide support for students to incorporate a novel international agricultural research experience into their current program.

Suicide Prevention Australia

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).

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.

The Near Eastern Archaeology Foundation Grant-In-Aid

The Near Eastern Archaeology Foundation invites applications for the Jon Hosking Research Award 2026.

The Prof Anna Stewart Scholarship Program supporting First Nation PhD Students

Top up scholarships supporting First Nations candidates to undertake a PhD, awarded in honour of Prof Anna Stewart

Fijian Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service (TSLS) and Griffith University PhD Scholarships

The Fijian Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service (TSLS) and Griffith University have established a joint funding program to support suitably qualified Fijian citizens to enrol in the Doctor of Philosophy program at Griffith University.

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.

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...

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.

Department of Science and Technology (DOST) with Science Education Institute (SEI) and Griffith University PhD Scholarships

Griffith University and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) with Science Education Institute (SEI) merit-based scholarship providing a living allowance and covering tuition fess and overseas student health cover. The favoured areas of research for this program are under the themes of soil ecology and water management, ecology, and other related fields, and in connection with existing projects supported by DOST-PCAARD and DOST-PCIEERD. Other areas can be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and Griffith University Collaborative PhD

Griffith University and the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and Griffith University have established a jointly supervised PhD program to support suitably qualified applicants nominated by MAHE to enrol in the Doctor of Philosophy program at Griffith University. The favoured areas of research for this program include pharmacy, health and biological sciences, engineering, and natural sciences. Other areas can be pursued and considered on a case-by-case basis.

Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT) and Griffith University PhD Scholarships

Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT) and Griffith University have established a joint funding program to support suitably qualified ASSCAT staff members to enrol in the Doctor of Philosophy program at Griffith University. The favoured areas of research for this program are under the themes of environmental science, agriculture, engineering, education, arts and sciences, information science and technology, business and entrepreneurship and other related fields. Other areas can be considered on a case-by-case basis.

China Scholarship Council (CSC) Sino-Australian Innovative Talents in Tourism Program – Griffith Business School and Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU)

Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU) and Griffith University have established a jointly supervised PhD program to support SYSU graduates of exceptional research potential to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy program, supported by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) Sino-Australian Innovative Talent in Tourism Program.

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.

The Daley Family

Top up scholarships supporting candidates to undertake a PhD in medical research, awarded in honour of Mr Thomas Daley