Postgraduate Research Scholarships
JCU Research Scholarship applications for 2020 have now closed.
Applications for JCU Research Scholarships for 2021 can now be submitted.
JCU Scholarships for Higher Degree by Research Candidates are awarded annually on a competitive basis to the top ranking applicants.
James Cook University (JCU) offers a range of competitive scholarships for domestic and international applicants. When you apply for a scholarship, you will be considered for all the scholarships for which you are eligible, starting from the scholarship with the highest value.
For more information on how your scholarship applications are ranked, or if you will be eligible, please see the 2020 Scholarship Scoring Procedure.
How to Apply
Scholarship list
Indigenous Research Training Program Scholarship (RTPSI)
Value: $42,000 pa in 2020 (living allowance paid fortnightly) + $10,000 one off for project expenses.
Duration: 3.5 years
Eligibility: Applicants who identify as Australian Indigenous and/or Torres Strait Islander
International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTPS)
Value: $28,092 pa in 2020 (living allowance paid fortnightly) + Overseas Health Cover
Duration: 3.5 years
Eligibility: International Applicants*
Research Training Program Scholarship (RTPS)
Value: $28,092 pa in 2020 (living allowance paid fortnightly)
Duration: 3.5 years
Eligibility: Domestic Applicants*
JCU Postgraduate Research Scholarship (JCUPRS)
Value: $28,092 pa in 2020 (living allowance paid fortnightly)
Duration: 3.5 years
Eligibility: All Applicants
AIMS@JCU Scholarships
Value: $28,092 pa in 2020 (living allowance paid fortnightly) + $5,000 pa as living allowance or project expenses
Duration: 4 years
Eligibility: All Applicants
All Scholarships include exemption from Tuition Fees for the duration of the scholarship. Scholarships do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee, relocation costs or health insurance unless otherwise specified.
*Domestic Applicants means Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents, and New Zealand Citizens. International Applicants are all other applicants.
Externally funded research scholarships
If you are considering applying for a postgraduate research course at James Cook University you may also apply for externally funded research scholarships at any time, according to the terms and conditions of the scholarship or grant program. There are opportunities for both International and Domestic Applicants, so please visit our Externally Funded Research Scholarships page.