Western Sydney University Research Scholarships in Australia

The Western Sydney University Research Scholarships in Australia offer three-year research funding for doctoral studies, with tuition fees covered by the Australian Government Research Training Program and a stipend for the award duration. The scholarships are open to domestic and international applicants pursuing PhD or Professional Doctorate programs and begin in 2026. Applicants may combine study with paid employment as long as it does not affect their studies, and applications close with a deadline in 2026.

Tuition fees covered by RTP; annual stipend of AUD 35,188; opportunity to study in an international research environment

Open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens, and international applicants; for new doctoral applicants, or those who have commenced a doctoral program in 2026, or have an offer to start in Q3 2026; international applicants must meet English language requirements.

Apply online through the university’s application portal and submit required documents; international applicants must nominate an agent; follow the steps to complete funding and scholarship details