UQ Research Training Scholarship (UQRTS)

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International candidates (including African students) admitted to a UQ HDR program. Must have First Class Honours, a research Master's with publications, or equivalent.

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## What's covered - Full tuition for up to 3.5 years (PhD) / 1.75 years (MPhil) - Living stipend ~AUD $35,000/year (tax-free, indexed) - OSHC single membership - Relocation and thesis allowance ## Recruiter tips for African applicants - UQ runs **three rounds per year** — most flexible of the Go8 for entry timing. - Particularly strong for African candidates in: Agriculture & Food Sciences (top 20 globally), Mining Engineering, Sustainable Minerals Institute, Public Health. - WAEC/KCSE/NSC + Bachelor's alone won't qualify — research thesis component required. - Brisbane sits in a **regional postcode for Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate Visa)** — extra year of post-study work compared to Sydney/Melbourne. ## Eligibility snapshot International candidates (including African students) admitted to a UQ HDR program. Must have First Class Honours, a research Master's with publications, or equivalent. ## Required documents - Certified academic transcripts (WAEC / KCSE / NSC + degree certificates where applicable) - Passport bio-data page (valid 6+ months beyond intended visa start) - English proficiency proof (IELTS 6.0–7.0 overall, or TOEFL iBT / PTE Academic / Duolingo where the provider accepts it) - CV/résumé with full education and work history - Personal statement or motivation letter (typically 500–1000 words) - Two academic or professional references on letterhead - Conditional or full Letter of Offer from the host university (where the scholarship is post-offer) - Financial declaration showing ability to cover any costs not funded by the scholarship ## Application steps 1. **Confirm fit** — re-read the official eligibility criteria on the provider's site and check the current intake window. 2. **Apply for admission** — most Australian scholarships require a conditional or full Letter of Offer before scholarship assessment. 3. **Prepare evidence** — gather certified transcripts, English test scores, references, and identity documents as PDFs. 4. **Submit the scholarship application** — through the university's scholarship portal or the dedicated provider link, before the published deadline. 5. **Track outcomes** — most awards are announced 4–10 weeks after the deadline. If awarded, accept formally and request your CoE. 6. **Apply for the Subclass 500 student visa** — book biometrics, complete the medical exam, and lodge the visa with your CoE, OSHC, and proof of funds.

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منح مشابهة

• ANU Vice-Chancellor’s International Achievement Award — Australia
• ANU International Achievement Award — Australia
• Westpac Scholars — Australia
• Research Training Program Scholarship — Australia
• IRD ARTS Research Grants for a PhD Thesis in the Global South — France
• TU Delft Global Initiative Fellowship for PhD Researchers — Netherlands