International students from across the globe are invited to apply for the University of Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship to pursue advanced research degrees in Australia.
Funded under the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) and the Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS), this fully funded opportunity supports high-quality domestic and international candidates undertaking Master’s by Research or PhD programmes at one of Australia’s leading universities.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $34,315 Stipend per Year | $2,000 Relocation Allowance
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships are offered across all research disciplines at the University of Tasmania and are awarded to applicants who demonstrate strong research capability.
Scholarships are allocated through a highly competitive process based on academic excellence, research experience, prior learning, and other relevant achievements. Priority consideration is given to new candidates whose research aligns with the University’s strategic research focus areas, making this an exceptional opportunity for aspiring researchers.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the University of Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Have completed at least four years of tertiary education
- Possess an upper second-class Honours degree or equivalent
- Be enrolling in a full-time Master’s by Research or Doctoral programme commencing in 2026
- Not be receiving another equivalent scholarship, award, or salary exceeding 75% of the base RTP stipend rate
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship 2026 will receive funding through either the Research Training Program (RTP) or TGRS, which includes:
- Living allowance stipend of $34,315 per annum (2026 rate, indexed annually) for up to 3.5 years
- Relocation allowance of up to $2,000
- Tuition fee offset covering tuition costs for up to four years
- Domestic applicants receive an RTP tuition fee offset
- International applicants receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Copy of international passport
- Signed supervisory support form
- Research proposal
- Evidence of academic qualifications
- Certified academic transcripts and degree certificates for all previous university studies
- Copy of research thesis (from Honours or Master’s degree, where applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) including contact details of two referees
- Proof of English language proficiency
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship 2026, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Visit the official scholarship webpage
- Review the list of available research projects and select one project
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “How To Apply”
- Confirm you meet course entry and English language requirements
- Allow sufficient time to meet all project-specific criteria
- Upload all required documents while completing the application form
- Complete the application in collaboration with your supervisory team and indicate your interest in being considered for a scholarship
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