•Must be enrolled in or applying for an eligible Higher Degree by Research (PhD or Master by Research) program at the University of Canberra

•Must hold a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours, Master's degree with a significant research component, or equivalent recognized research experience and academic qualifications

•Must not be in receipt of another equivalent award or scholarship providing funding greater than 75% of the stipend rate to undertake the study

•International applicants must meet the University of Canberra's English language proficiency requirements

•Must undertake the research program on a full-time basis (part-time awards may only be approved in exceptional circumstances)

The University of Canberra offers competitive Higher Degree by Research (HDR) scholarships to both domestic and international research candidates. Key funding opportunities include the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarships and University of Canberra Research Stipend Scholarships (UCRS). These prestigious awards provide comprehensive financial support to enable outstanding researchers to focus full-time on their doctoral or research master's degree programs across various disciplines.

•Annual living allowance stipend valued at over $32,000 to $35,000 per annum (tax-free for full-time candidates, indexed annually)

•Full tuition fee waiver/offset for the standard duration of the degree

•Relocation allowance for eligible students moving to Canberra

•Thesis allowance to assist with formatting, printing, and submission costs

•Paid leave provisions including annual leave, sick leave, and parental leave