UQ Graduate Research School Scholarships (UQGSS)
Living stipend (about AUD 39,200 a year in 2026, indexed) plus tuition and Overseas Student Health Cover for domestic and international PhD and MPhil students at the University of Queensland; offered in rounds.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD, Research
Destination
Australia
Funding
A living stipend of about AUD 39,200 a year tax free (2026 rate, indexed yearly), tuition fees and Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Eligible applicants
Domestic and international PhD and MPhil applicants at UQ; competitive rounds through the year
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Overview
UQ Graduate Research School Scholarships (UQGSS) is offered by University of Queensland for Master’s, PhD, Research study in Australia. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionApply for a PhD or MPhil at UQ.
- UQ research degree applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Living stipend about AUD 39,200 a year (2026 rate)
Included
Tuition fees
Included
Overseas Student Health Cover
Included
A living stipend of about AUD 39,200 a year tax free (2026 rate, indexed yearly), tuition fees and Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). 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 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Domestic and international research applicants.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- First Class Honours or equivalent; competitive merit-based selection
- 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
Open to domestic and international higher degree by research applicants at the University of Queensland. The scholarship is offered in rounds during the year; round deadlines decide which research quarter you can start in.
Applicant profile
- Domestic and international PhD and MPhil applicants at UQ; competitive rounds through the year
Study route
- Master’s, PhD, Research study in Australia
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to domestic and international higher degree by research applicants at the University of Queensland. The scholarship is offered in rounds during the year; round deadlines decide which research quarter you can start in.
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 a PhD or MPhil at UQ
- 2
Apply for the scholarship in the next round and meet the round deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
Offered in rounds during the year; the page lists no round dates. Check the UQ scholarships site for the next round deadline.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Queensland
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 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?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
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.