University of Queensland Graduate scholarships (UQGSS) opportunities 2023-24

About the University of Queensland Graduate scholarships (UQGSS) opportunities 2023-2024

The opening date for the University of Queensland Graduate scholarships (UQGSS) for the 2024 academic year is now known. It is not too early to start your preparations now and get all the documents ready. The University will begin accepting applications for these scholarships as of May 2023. However, admissions into research degree programs are open all year through.

The UQGSS is the University of Queensland's prestigious scholarship award program awarded to high-achieving and eligible international students to undertake research in this institution. These fully-funded scholarship positions are available for Higher Degree Studies(MSc/PhD) and are open to all study areas

The recipients of this program will be awarded either an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship or a UQ-funded scholarship via a competitive process. Both scholarships provide full tuition fees, a living allowance and international student health coverage to study in Australia. See full details below including the scholarship requirements and how to apply

(Also apply for these multiple fully funded PhD scholarship positions at Bond University)

UQGSS scholarships overview and benefits

Scholarship type: Full tuition fee cover
Research scholarship stipend value: up to f $32,192 per annum (2023 rate), Forth night stipends support
Health supports: Overseas student insurance supports(OSHC)
Degree Program: Masters/ PhD by research
Field of study: Open to any field across the University
Number of awards: Multiple
Location: The University of Queensland, Australia
Citizen type: International students/ All countries eligible
Award Duration: up to 3.5 years for PhD degree and 2 years for Masters. Extension possible
Application Deadlines: Applications are accepted in rounds

The UQGSS scholarships have no specific deadline for applications, as applications are accepted all throughout the year in rounds. The 2024 intake rounds are will be opening soon.

For a start in the 2024 academic year (application rounds)

Round 1

Application opens: 29 May 2023
Application closes: 16 July 2023

Eligibility criteria for the UQGSS scholarships

Scholarships to study at the University of Queensland are very competitive. To be eligible for the UQGSS scholarships, the applicant must be;

be nominated by an enrolling school or institute at UQ
be assessed by the Graduate School as meeting all conditions for admission to the higher degree by research program.
not be receiving a living allowance award, or scholarship providing a benefit greater than 75% of the RTP Scholarship living allowance rate to undertake the higher degree by research program.

How to apply for the UQGSS scholarship

For research degree scholarship applications at the University of Queensland, there is no separate application for scholarships and degree candidature applications. While supporting your candidature for the degree program, you apply for the scholarship together using the same form. To apply, see the step-by-step process for the University of Queensland below

The University of Queensland application process

The very first step is to:

check your eligibility for the University of Queensland PhD / MPhil degree program
Make sure to contact or Identify a researcher with relevant expertise and get their agreement to support your project. See the list of Queensland University Researcher profiles
prepare your documentation

When you apply, please ensure that under the scholarships and collaborative study section (in the application form) you:

Select 'I would like to be considered for a UQ scholarship to cover a living allowance stipend and tuition fee expenses.

Selection criteria for the UQGSS scholarship

Recipients for the UQGSS scholarships are assessed and selected based on the applicant's potential which includes:

academic performance,
evidence of research capability,
quality of research project

Other assessment criteria include:

Quality of the research and the availability of resources to support such projects,
the quality of the student's advisory team

Who to contact

For any inquiry on this scholarship, interested applicants can make a direct inquiry with the University of Queensland via the following ways below.

Graduate School

(07) 3346 0503

graduateschool@uq.edu.au

Visit the University Website for further information

Also check out these international student scholarships at Griffith University. 600 scholarships available for all eligible applicants from Undergraduate to PhD. All study areas.

Pro-tips for research scholarship applications

The followings are some helpful links to browse through. They include tips and guides on successfully applying for research Masters and PhD scholarships and admissions to study in Australia.

These are just some essential elements that any international student thinking to study abroad must be aware of especially when applying for research degree programs abroad.

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