PhD Scholarships

Fully Funded Scholarships for National / International Students 

2021 / 2022 Scholarships in Australia

Griffith University Scholarships 2021

Griffith University Scholarships for National / International Students

Griffith University is offering scholarships for both domestic and international students.  These scholarships are offered for those applicants who wish to pursue their PhD research study at Griffith University in Australia. The Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarships (GUPRS) are offered for national and  Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (GUIPRS) are offered for international students, for PhD research study for up to 4 years. The aim of this scholarship is to provide financial help to national and international students.

Fields of Study / Subjects

Scholarships are offered in the following areas:

  • Architecture, construction and planning
  • Science and Environment
  • Humanities, Languages and social Sciences
  • Criminology and Law
  • Education
  • Medicine, dentistry and health
  • Engineering and Information Technology
  • Visual and Creative Arts

In addition, your area of research should match area of research of your supervisor.

Other latest Scholarships in Australia are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the Australia.

Numbers of Scholarships

Many awards are awarded for PhD applicants

Duration of Scholarships

The duration of PhD scholarship is up to four years

Scholarships Description / Details

For GUPRS

  • Stipend is A$28,597 (2021 rate)  per annum for up to four years
  • This scholarship does not cover tuition fees.

For GUIPRS

  • This scholarship cover tuition fees.
  • It also covers Overseas Student Health cover (OSHC) for the applicant and dependent/s for the scholarship duration

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for these scholarships must meet the following criteria:

  • Open for domestic and international candidates
  • Not receiving income from another source that provides benefit greater than 75% of GUPRS stipend. The applicant’s income generated from unrelated research program is unaccountable.
  • Not in receipt of an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth Government designed to offset research program tuition fees. For details refer to current GUIPRS conditions of award.
  • Must be intending to enroll full-time in an doctoral program

How to Apply / Download Scholarships Form / Documents Required

To Apply for this Scholarship:

Attached documents:

  • A certified/attested true copy of supporting documentation
  • Two letters of reference addressing demonstrated academic ability, leadership and personal character
  • A personal statement
  • A covering Letter
  • An Update CV

Contact us

  • Phone: +61 (07) 3735 3817 or 1800 303 603 (free call within Australia)
  • Email: hdr-enquiry@griffith.edu.au

For project related inquiries please contact:

  • Dr Julien Louys
  • Phone: (07) 3735 7908
  • Email: j.louys@griffith.edu.au

For administration inquiries please contact:

  • Griffith Graduate Research School
  • Phone: (07) 3735 3817
  • Email: hdr-scholarship@griffith.edu.au

Last Date to Apply / Deadline

Application must be submitted at least four months before preferred intake date. There are four intakes for this scholarship and each have different deadline which are:

21 February 2021: (For Intake I)

27 April 2021: (For Intake II)

12 July 2021: (For Intake III)

11 October 2021: (For Intake IV)

Official Website

Visit official website for further details

https://www.griffith.edu.au/research-study/scholarships

Frequently Asked Questions

(Q) Is it possible to submit your application after the deadline?

(A) No. But if deadline missed has been missed, one can apply for next intake.

(Q) Who can apply for this scholarship program?

(A) The Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarships (GUPRS) are offered for national and  Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (GUIPRS) are offered for international students.

(Q) Scholarship will be awarded on merit?

(A) Yes.