About the positions
ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships 2025-2026
This scholarship opportunity is being sponsored by
Edith Cowan University (ECU) to support outstanding postgraduate students pursuing research degrees at the university. The scholarships aim to promote high-quality research training and performance through financial support and academic merit recognition.
The opportunity is open to both domestic and international students interested in undertaking a Masters by Research or a PhD at ECU. Successful candidates may be awarded either the ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarship or the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship.
Scholarship Overview
Scholarship type: Full tuition fee sponsorship
Stipend value: $35,000 per year, paid fortnightly via electronic funds transfer (may be indexed annually)
Other supports:
Health insurance: Partial reimbursement for OSHC (for international students only)
Study Level: Masters by Research / PhD / Integrated PhD
Study Course: Open to all study areas
Citizen type: Domestic and International students
Number of positions: Not specified (competitive selection)
Duration: Up to 2 years for Masters by Research and up to 3 years for PhD
Deadline: 16 October 2025
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
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Have received an offer of admission into a PhD, Integrated PhD, or Masters by Research course at ECU
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Meet the academic merit and research potential standards as assessed by ECU’s Graduate Research School
Special Notes:
Ineligibility conditions include:
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Receiving an AusAID or Australia Award scholarship within the past two years
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Failing to secure supervisor endorsement
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PhD commencement date beyond 01 December 2025
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Masters by Research commencement after Semester 2, 2025
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Receiving an income >75% of the RTP base stipend ($35,000) for living costs related to HDR
Eligible Countries: All nationalities
Eligible study programs: Any eligible research course at ECU
Selection Criteria
The selection process is merit-based and competitive. Assessment will include:
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Academic performance in previous degrees
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Research experience and potential
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Alignment between the research proposal and ECU’s research priorities
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Supervisor support and recommendations
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Publication record (if any) and relevant professional experience
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through ECU’s official scholarship application portal.
Who to Contact
For further questions or technical support regarding this scholarship, please contact:
Visit the University website for further details and the application
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