Research scholarships

The purpose of the UWA International Postgraduate Research Scholarships is to attract top quality international postgraduate students to UWA's research strengths to support Australia’s research efforts. Successful applicants can expect to become members of a research team working under the direction of senior researchers and in areas which have attracted external resources.

Applicants for UWA International Postgraduate Research Scholarships are rated according to the following criteria:

• Academic achievement
• Research training achievement
• Proposed research environment

Allocation of scholarships is the outcome of a competitive ranking and selection process in which applicants are scored and ranked by schools, faculties and the University Scholarships Committee, according to these common criteria and on the basis of evidence provided.

The Australia Awards aim to promote knowledge, education links and enduring ties between Australia and other nations through an extensive range of scholarship programs. The programs consist of Australia Awards long-term scholarships, Australia Awards short-term scholarships and Australia Awards fellowships.

Australia Awards aim to develop capacity and leadership skills so individuals can contribute to development in their home country and build people-to-people linkages at the individual, institutional and country levels. Australia Awards bring  together under one program scholarships from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Department of Education and Training and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).

More information including applicant eligibility criteria can be found at australiaawards.gov.au.

Forrest Research Foundation Scholarships are awarded to outstanding domestic and international students to complete a PhD at a Western Australian university. Forrest Scholars will be students of exceptional ability and resourcefulness, having the highest calibre of academic achievement and with potential to make a positive difference to the world. They will help build world-class innovation capacity in Western Australia.

The Forrest Scholarship package is valued at more than $50,000, including a stipend, accommodation allowance and a relocation and research travel allowance. The package also includes single overseas student health cover and tuition fees for international students.

These prestigious scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding students wishing to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the Faculty of Science. The scholarship package includes a stipend of $40,000 a year, a research travel/conference allowance of $5,000 a year, and a research operating and thesis allowance of $5,000 a year. The package also includes single overseas student health cover and tuition fees for international students.

The China Scholarship Council (CSC) and The University of Western Australia (UWA) offer postgraduate research scholarships each year to students from the People's Republic of China who intend to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at UWA. Applicants who are citizens and normally residing in China at the time of application, and enrolled or registered in a Chinese University, may apply for a UWA China Scholarship.

The Dean's Excellence in Arts, Business, Law and Education PhD Scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding international and domestic students wishing to undertake a research doctorate (PhD) in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education (FABLE). All Scholars will receive a scholarship package which includes a living allowance (stipend) valued at $33,000 per annum, a research allowance of $5,100, Overseas Student single Health Cover, and tuition fees.