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Visit Applying for a PhD or research degree for more information about how to apply and key dates.
At Griffith, we believe that everyone’s experiences and talents are valuable. That's why we’re committed to ensuring equal access to education for anyone who wants to learn.
We offer scholarships providing financial support to a wide range of students so that they have the additional support they need to succeed. Whether you are an academic high achiever, an elite athlete, have experienced educational disadvantage or hardship, or simply need help with relocating for study, there’s a good chance you could be eligible.
Scholarships provide financial support while you study, allowing you to focus more on your learning. You’ll also get more out of your university experience through exclusive networking events, meeting mentors and developing job-ready skills.
Scholarship application rounds open 1 July each year. To ensure you’re considered for all the scholarships you might be eligible for, we recommend you apply annually. Once submitted, your application will remain current until 30 June. If your application is successful, we’ll email you.
Please note that applying for a scholarship is separate to applying for a place at university. If you have not done so already, you will also need to apply for admission into your chosen degree.
There’s no need to apply for individual scholarships. Simply submit the form once each year and you’ll automatically be considered for all of them. Use the filters to check out scholarships associated with your study program or personal circumstances.
Before you apply, and to help with your application, please read through our checklist. You'll also find answers to our frequently asked questions.
Access the Before you apply webpage
You can log in and view/update your existing application on the scholarships application system.
Create an account on our scholarships application system using your personal email. Once created, you can view your existing scholarship application.
Visit our Research Study page to download a copy of our PhD and research degrees study guide, which includes information about available programs and how to apply. You can also find program information by browsing Griffith's Degree Finder.
Information of application dates, including expected outcomes and start dates, is available at research degree scholarships.
Yes. In order for your application to be considered for a higher degree by research (HDR) scholarship, you must be able to provide evidence of meeting the University’s English language proficiency (ELP) requirements. You can check the English language requirements for your HDR program on the degree finder.
If you do not provide ELP evidence, you will not be considered for a scholarship. Your scholarship application will be withdrawn and will count as one of your two scholarship application attempts in five years.
You may apply for admission only (admission with no scholarship) without providing evidence of meeting the ELP. If you meet admission requirements, you will be issued an admission offer that is subject to meeting ELP prior to enrolment. You may like to explore the English pathway options offered by Griffith University at this time.
International candidates need to meet any conditions of the offer by the specified due date to receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). Once you have your CoE, the visa application process can begin. After you receive your visa notice, you will need to upload a copy and your flight details to the online acceptance portal. You will then receive access to our onboarding system myOrientation prior to your intake date
Domestic candidates need to meet any conditions of the offer by the due date and will receive access to our onboarding system myOrientation within two weeks of your intake date. This will help you set up your mygriffith access and provide you with important introductory information.
If you are enrolled in a program with coursework component, you will then need to enrol in the relevant courses for the trimester.Â
Candidates receiving a stipend scholarship should receive their first payment in the first full pay cycle from their intake date, subject to submission of completed stipend from prior to the date specified in the letter of offer.
Information about our HDR scholarship selection criteria, including case-by-case offers outside the annual scholarship round, can be found at scholarship application tips.
Information on when to apply for a higher degree by research (HDR) scholarship can be found at research degree scholarships.
Yes, you can apply for multiple HDR scholarships, however, some have a limit on the amount that can be received from another scholarship. For example, Commonwealth scholarships generally have a limit of one Commonwealth scholarship per student. Please check the conditions of the relevant scholarship via the HDR scholarships page.
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