La Trobe University, Australia is inviting applications from qualified domestic and international students for its 2027 Project-Based Research Scholarships. The La Trobe University Graduate Research Scholarships provide successful PhD candidates with a generous stipend of $36,000 per year, together with tuition fee coverage and additional allowances.
The scholarships are available for selected research projects across different disciplines, giving successful candidates the opportunity to pursue doctoral research while receiving financial support for their studies and living expenses.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $36,000 Annual Stipend | Thesis Allowance | Relocation Allowance
- Duration: Up to 4 Years
- Deadline: Open All Year
Scholarship Details
La Trobe University offers a range of graduate research scholarships designed to support students with tuition fees, living expenses, and other costs associated with postgraduate research.
The La Trobe University Graduate Research Scholarships are generally attached to specific doctoral research projects across areas such as Arts, Education, Engineering, Medicine, Computing, and other disciplines.
Applicants are required to identify a suitable project from the available research opportunities and contact the primary supervisor for that project. Eligible candidates who receive the supervisor’s support will then be invited to submit a full application for the PhD programme and scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the La Trobe University Graduate Research Scholarship 2027, applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Meet the admission requirements for the relevant PhD programme at La Trobe University.
- Meet any additional eligibility requirements specified for the selected research project.
- Complete the required online application and provide all supporting documents.
- Receive an invitation from the primary supervisor before submitting a full PhD and scholarship application.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the La Trobe University Project-Based Research Scholarships will receive:
- A stipend of $36,000 per year based on the 2026 full-time rate.
- Stipend support for 3.5 years.
- A tuition fee scholarship for up to 4 years.
- Thesis allowance.
- Relocation allowance.
- The opportunity to conduct doctoral research under an approved project at La Trobe University.
- Access to a supportive research environment across a range of academic disciplines.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Completed application form.
- Updated CV/resume.
- Research proposal, where required.
- Academic transcripts.
- Letters of recommendation, where applicable.
- Evidence of English language proficiency and any required standardised tests.
- A copy of your research thesis or relevant publications, where applicable.
- A statement explaining your interest in the selected project and research goals.
How to Apply
To apply for the La Trobe University Graduate Research Scholarship 2027:
- Check that you meet the entry requirements for the relevant PhD programme.
- Review the list of available project-based research opportunities.
- Select a research project that matches your academic background and research interests.
- Carefully review the specific eligibility requirements and conditions for your chosen project.
- Contact the primary supervisor for your preferred project by email to express your interest.
- Include the following information in your initial email:
- A statement explaining your interest in the project and research goals.
- Your academic transcripts.
- Your research thesis or relevant publications, if available.
- Your CV.
- Wait for the primary supervisor to assess your eligibility and provide an invitation to submit a full application.
- Do not submit an application through the online portal before receiving an invitation from the primary supervisor, as applications submitted without supervisor support will not be accepted.
- Once invited, follow La Trobe University’s official PhD application instructions.
For International Applicants
- Select “Project-based PhD Scholarship OR La Trobe Industry Research Scholarship” in your application.
- Complete the required Research Statement Form for your nominated project.
- Attach the Research Statement Form to your application.
- Applicants may nominate only one project.
For Domestic Applicants
- Select “Graduate Research Applicants” scholarship in your application.
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