HDR Scholarship - Stipends for Higher Degree by Research

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• HDR Scholarship - Stipends for Higher Degree by Research Status: Open Applications open: 1/07/2026 Applications accepted at any time View printable version [.pdf] About this scholarship Description/Applicant information Please note that this is FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
• For further information on available projects and scholarships please visit the Curtin HDR Research Project opportunities via the website.
• Student type Current Students Future Students Faculties and centres Centre for Aboriginal Studies Faculty of Business and Law Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Science & Engineering Science courses Engineering courses Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) Course t ||| Citizenship Australian Citizen Australian Permanent
• Resident New Zealand Citizen Permanent Humanitarian Visa International Student Scholarship base Merit Based Value The 2026 Curtin University PhD base stipend is $38,440 AUD per annum, tax-free, for a maximum duration of up to three years and six months full time equivalent.In total, the annual scholarship package,
• which includes both the stipend and coverage of tuition fees for domestic students is valued at approximately $70,000 AUD per year.T ||| Value The 2026 Curtin University PhD base stipend is $38,440 AUD per annum, tax-free, for a maximum duration of up to three years and six months full time equivalent.In total, the annual scholarship package,
• which includes both the stipend and coverage of tuition fees for domestic students is valued at approximately $70,000 AUD per year.The Curtin HDR base stipend rate may be indexed each year in line with CPI (normally 2%) at the discretion of the Research Office at Curtin.
• The Curtin HDR base rate is normally higher than the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship base rate.
• Scholarship Details Maximum number awarded 2 Eligible courses All applicable Curtin Australia campus-based HDR courses Eligibility criteria Scholarships are awarded through a competitive selection process.
• Applicants can strengthen their applications by demonstrating strong research potent ||| Eligibility criteria Scholarships are awarded through a competitive selection process.
• Applicants can strengthen their applications by demonstrating strong research potential, which may include:Completion of a degree with a substantial research component (at least 25%), such as an Honours degree or higher,
• or obtained international qualifications which are recognised by tertiary admission authorities in Australia and deemed to be equivalent of Australian degreeobtained qualifications from another institution which are recognised by tertiary admission authorities in Australia and which are deemed to be equivalent toA strong academic record,
• supported by relevant research outputs, for example, peer-reviewed journal articles or creative works completed within the past five years.Demonstrated leadership or contribution within your Field of Research (FoR).
• For detailed information, please refer to the minimum admission criteria for your intended course of study.
• Application process All applicants should begin by reviewing the HDR Project Opportunities webpage to identify a suitable project and potential supervisor.Future students must then submit an Expression of Interest form.
• This is the first step in applying for a research degree at Curtin.
• The EOI allows you to connect with a potential supervisor but does not guarantee admission or confirm supervision.Current students should di