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HDR Scholarships for Domestic Candidates

2026 Applications can be submitted at any time. 

When applying, applicants will be considered for all applications for which they are eligible.  Applications will be ranked as per the Scholarship Scoring Procedure.

New Domestic Candidates: Indicate that you would like be considered for a HDR scholarship in the candidature application. A separate application is not required. 2027 scholarship applications are now open.

2027 Incomplete HDR candidature applications containing a scholarship component will not be accepted after 31 August 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered and will be rejected. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required documentation is submitted by the closing date.

Currently Enrolled Candidates: please send email to grs@jcu.edu.au with current CV, publication spreadsheet and have your advisor submit advisor statement.

Enquiries should be forwarded to grs@jcu.edu.au.

Citizenship: Australia, New Zealand, Australian Permanent Residency

Applications: Apply and commence any time

Inclusions: Living allowance stipend $37,500 pa in 2027, tuition fees.

Duration: 3.5 years for PhD, 2 years for MPhil

Exclusions: Relocation expenses, Student Services and Amenities Fee.

Citizenship: Australia, New Zealand, Australian Permanent Residency, must identify as Australian Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander

Applications: Apply and commence any time

Inclusions: Living allowance stipend $53,608 pa in 2026 + one off $10,000 for project expenses, tuition fees

Duration: 3.5 years for PhD only

Exclusions: Relocation expenses, Student Services and Amenities Fee.

Citizenship: Australia, New Zealand, Australian Permanent Residency

Inclusions: Living allowance stipend $37,500 pa in 2027 + $7,500 pa as living allowance stipend or project expenses, tuition fees.

Duration: 3.5 years for PhD, 2 years for MPhil

Exclusions: Relocation expenses, Student Services and Amenities Fee.

Application: Please complete the AIMS@JCU Scholarship Application and include it with your application:

AIMS@JCU Scholarship Application Form

Before applying please consider whether you are eligible for your chosen course, noting that course eligibility does not guarantee competitiveness for a scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements: minimum qualifications per HDR Requirements, must be able to meet Conditions of Award.

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