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ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships

These scholarships are designed to support postgraduate students of outstanding research promise undertaking a higher degree by research at ECU. The scholarships are offered on the basis of academic merit and research performance. Successful applicants will be awarded either the ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarship or the RTP Stipend Scholarship. These scholarships include tuition fee sponsorship and a stipend of $33,000 per annum paid fortnightly via electronic funds transfer. Other benefits include a relocation allowance for domestic students (where applicable) and Overseas Student Health Cover for International students (where applicable). The duration of the scholarship is up to 3 years full-time for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and up to 2 years full-time for Master by Research.

Important dates

Opens: 13-05-2024 Closes: 12-06-2024

Applies to

Domestic International Postgraduate Research

At a glance

  • These scholarships are open to individuals who are prospective and current ECU students.
  • In order to apply for these scholarships you must have a PhD, Integrated PhD or Master by Research course offer.

Eligibility guidelines

To be eligible applicants must have met the minimum requirement below:

  • Have been made an unconditional offer of a place in an ECU Higher Degree by PhD, Integrated PhD research course or Master by Research*

*If you have submitted an application for course entry and have not yet been issued an offer you can apply for this scholarship and your application will be assessed subject to you receiving an unconditional course offer by the scholarship closing date of the 12th of June 2024.

You are not eligible to apply for these scholarships if any of the below apply:

  • You have been in receipt of an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) or an Australia Award scholarship within the last two years.
  • If your commencement date for the Doctor of Philosophy is after 1/12/2024.
  • If your commencement period for Masters by Research is after Semester 2, 2024.

You are not eligible to be considered for the RTP Stipend scholarship if you are in receipt of an income that is greater than 75% of the 2023 RTP base stipend rate ($33,000) under the RTP Conditions of Award.

Terms and conditions

How to apply

Details on how to apply will be provided by the opening date of the 13th of May.

For more information

Questions about this scholarship can be directed to enquiries@ecu.edu.au

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