Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR)
Deakin-funded tuition offset and annual stipend (~AUD $37,450) for PhD and research master's students at Deakin University (Australia); separate from the RTP scholarship.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Research
Destination
Australia
Funding
Tuition fee offset (3 years PhD / 2 years research master's) + annual stipend ~AUD $37,450 (tax-exempt; 2027 rate) + relocation allowance ($500–$1,500). International students: single OSHC policy for student visa duration.
Eligible applicants
Domestic and international students enrolled in a graduate research degree at Deakin; domestic round closes October 25, 2026; international round closed August 23, 2026
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Overview
Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) is offered by Deakin University for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Research study in Australia. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust be enrolled or applying to a graduate research degree (PhD or research master's) at Deakin University
- Deakin graduate research degree applicationRequired
- Research proposalRequired
- Academic transcripts and CVRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fee offset
Included
~AUD $37,450/year stipend (tax-exempt)
Included
Relocation allowance ($500–$1,500)
Included
OSHC policy (international students only)
May be included
Tuition fee offset (3 years PhD / 2 years research master's) + annual stipend ~AUD $37,450 (tax-exempt; 2027 rate) + relocation allowance ($500–$1,500). International students: single OSHC policy for student visa duration. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International and domestic; award-specific.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Strong research track record; top-ranked applicants receive the RTP (Commonwealth-funded); others may receive DUPR (Deakin-funded)
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Australia
Official eligibility summary
Academic merit and course/admission requirements vary
Applicant profile
- Domestic and international students enrolled in a graduate research degree at Deakin; domestic round closes October 25, 2026; international round closed August 23, 2026
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Research study in Australia
Current-cycle criteria
- Academic merit and course/admission requirements vary
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply for graduate research degree admission at deakin.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/research-degree-applications
- 2
Scholarship consideration is part of the research admission process
Application timeline
Application cycle
2027: domestic round closes October 25, 2026; international round closed August 23, 2026. Most areas: annual rounds. Some areas have rolling intake.
The listed deadline is August 23, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Deakin University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is August 23, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.