University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS)
Stipend + research support for Master’s, PhD, Research study in Australia.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD, Research
Destination
Australia
Funding
AUD $42,754/year stipend (2026 rate; $44,293/yr 2027 rate), indexed annually. Plus relocation and thesis allowance. Duration up to 14 research periods (~3.5 years). Automatically paired with 100% tuition fee scholarship.
Eligible applicants
International students
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Overview
University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS) is offered by University of Sydney for 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 admissionApply for or be enrolled in a higher degree by research at USYD
- Scholarship application formRequired
- Research experience evidenceRequired
- Academic transcriptsRequired
What this scholarship covers
AUD $42,754/yr stipend (2026 rate)
Included
Relocation allowance
Included
Thesis allowance
Included
100% tuition fee coverage (paired scholarship)
Included
AUD $42,754/year stipend (2026 rate; $44,293/yr 2027 rate), indexed annually. Plus relocation and thesis allowance. Duration up to 14 research periods (~3.5 years). Automatically paired with 100% tuition fee scholarship. 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
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- International students only.
- International eligibility
- Open to international students from all countries pursuing HDR at the University of Sydney.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Competitive selection; strong academic record expected
- 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
- Universities
- University of Sydney
Official eligibility summary
International postgraduate research students commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research at the University of Sydney. Competitively awarded. Automatically paired with 100% tuition fee scholarship.
Applicant profile
- International students
Study route
- Master’s, PhD, Research study in Australia
Current-cycle criteria
- International postgraduate research students commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research at the University of Sydney. Competitively awarded. Automatically paired with 100% tuition fee scholarship.
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 admission to a higher degree by research at the University of Sydney.
- 2
Submit the scholarship application form by the relevant deadline (see RTP International page).
- 3
Await outcome: issued approximately 2 months after deadline.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applications twice per year. Research Periods 1+2 2027: 11 Sep 2026 deadline (closed). Research Periods 3+4 2027: 18 Dec 2026 deadline (open). Outcomes issued ~2 months after deadline.
The listed deadline is December 18, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Sydney
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 December 18, 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.