Contact a UQ school or institute and prepare an expression of interest.
Submit the EOI and required documents for scholarship consideration.
Complete the full HDR and scholarship application by 19 October 2026 for the international 2027 RQ4 / early 2028 round.
Monitor the portal for shortlisting and outcome notices.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
A competitive research package for eligible higher degree by research candidates: tuition support, AUD 39,220 annual tax-free stipend at the 2026 rate, indexed annually, and single OSHC.
Other verified benefits
Tax-free living stipend; competitive research training support
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Dependent costs, personal expenses and any costs outside the award terms.
Who is eligible to apply?
International applicants nominated by a UQ school or institute and meeting admission requirements for an eligible PhD, MPhil or research-focused professional doctorate.
International applicants nominated by a UQ school or institute and meeting admission requirements for an eligible PhD, MPhil or research-focused professional doctorate.
Eligible countries
All international students who meet programme conditions.
Language requirements
Meet the selected HDR programme requirements; English evidence or an accepted exemption is required.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Degree certificate
- Research proposal
- English test certificate
- CV or résumé
How do you apply?
- Contact a UQ school or institute and prepare an expression of interest.
- Submit the EOI and required documents for scholarship consideration.
- Complete the full HDR and scholarship application by 19 October 2026 for the international 2027 RQ4 / early 2028 round.
- Monitor the portal for shortlisting and outcome notices.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the UQ Graduate Research Scholarship pay?
The 2026 living stipend rate is AUD 39,220 per year, tax free and indexed annually. Eligible international award packages can also include tuition support and single Overseas Student Health Cover. The stipend rate can change in a later year, so use the rate stated in the current official offer.
When is the UQGRSS international deadline for 2027 entry?
For international applicants commencing in Research Quarter 4 of 2027 or early 2028, the published closing date is 19 October 2026. This round began consideration on 20 August 2026. UQ runs separate rounds for different research quarters, so applicants should match their intended start date to the correct round.