University of Sydney – Faculty of Medicine and Health Postgraduate Research Scholarships 2025

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University of Sydney – Faculty of Medicine and Health Postgraduate Research Scholarships 2025–2026

The University of Sydney offers a wide range of prestigious postgraduate research scholarship opportunities within the Faculty of Medicine and Health to support exceptional international students who wish to contribute to world-class medical, dental, public health, nursing, and health sciences research.

These scholarships are designed to attract talented research students globally and advance the university’s mission to improve health, healthcare systems, and medical innovation. The awards support international students who intend to undertake a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Master’s by Research or PhD across various schools within the Faculty, including Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, Nursing, and Health Sciences.

Scholarship Overview

Scholarship type: Full tuition fee coverage or partial tuition support (varies by scholarship)
Stipend value: Up to $40,000 per annum, depending on the specific scholarship and funding availability
Other supports:

Additional academic support funds depending on the scholarship category
Access to advanced research facilities and supervision from leading health and medical researchers

Health insurance: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students (covered in certain scholarship categories)
Study Level: Master’s by Research / PhD
Study Course: Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Allied Health, and related research fields
Citizen type: International students
Number of positions: Multiple positions available across the Faculty of Medicine and Health
Duration:
Up to 2 years for a Master’s by Research

Up to 3–3.5 years for a PhD (with potential extension depending on scholarship terms)

Deadline: Deadlines vary by scholarship category—HDR applicants are encouraged to apply before supervisors reach capacity and before faculty scholarship rounds close.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must:

Have applied for or received an unconditional offer of admission for a Higher Degree by Research at the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree with an Honours equivalent, Master’s degree, or relevant research specialization.
Demonstrate strong academic performance and research capability.
Be an international applicant (unless otherwise stated).
Be enrolled or intend to enrol in an eligible research program within the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
Meet University of Sydney English language requirements.

Eligible Countries: All nationalities
Eligible programs: All postgraduate research programs under the Faculty of Medicine and Health

Selection Criteria

Selection for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Research Scholarships is highly competitive and based on:

Outstanding academic achievements and academic ranking from prior studies
Demonstrated research potential and clarity of research proposal
Relevance of previous academic background to the proposed research field
Professional experience related to medicine, public health, or health sciences
Referee recommendations from academic or research supervisors
Research outputs, including publications, conference papers, or research experience

(Also apply for the ANU University Research Scholarships 2025-2026

How to Apply

To apply for the University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and Health Postgraduate Research Scholarships:

Find a supervisor:
Search the Faculty of Medicine and Health researcher directory and identify a potential supervisor aligned with your research interests.
Prepare a research proposal:
Draft a strong and clear research proposal to discuss with your prospective supervisor.
Contact your supervisor:
Email your prospective supervisor with your CV, academic transcripts, research proposal, and any publications.
Submit an HDR application:
Once your supervisor agrees to support your application, apply online for a Master’s by Research or PhD via the University of Sydney Application Portal.
Apply for scholarships:
Some scholarships are automatically considered upon HDR admission, while others require separate applications.
Submit supporting documents:
- Academic transcripts
- CV/resume
- Research proposal
- Evidence of publications
- English language proficiency
- Referee reports
Await outcome:
Successful applicants will receive an offer of admission and scholarship via email.

Who to Contact

University of Sydney – Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) Research Office
Email: fmh.research@sydney.edu.au
General HDR Support: hdr.admissions@sydney.edu.au

Ask a Question / Student Support: Use the Ask Sydney portal available on the university website.

Visit the University Website to apply and for further details on this opportunity

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