The University of Tasmania Graduate Scholarship offers outstanding domestic and international students the opportunity to pursue a higher degree by research in Australia with generous financial support. Through a range of competitive scholarship schemes, the university assists talented researchers with tuition fees, living expenses and other study-related costs while providing access to world-class research facilities and expert supervision.
About the Scholarship
The University of Tasmania Graduate Scholarship is available to students undertaking research degrees at the University of Tasmania. Scholarships are awarded competitively based on academic excellence, research experience, previous achievements and the quality of the proposed research project.
The university offers several graduate research scholarships, including the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship and the Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS). These scholarships support both domestic and eligible international students pursuing Master’s by Research and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes.
Applications for the University of Tasmania Graduate Scholarship are assessed alongside research degree applications, with priority given to outstanding candidates whose research aligns with the university’s strategic research areas.
Scholarship Benefits
The University of Tasmania Graduate Scholarship provides financial support that may include:
- Living allowance (stipend)
- Tuition fee coverage for eligible international students
- Relocation allowance where applicable
- Opportunity to study at one of Australia’s leading research universities
- Access to advanced research facilities and experienced supervisors
The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship and the Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship provide an annual stipend of AUD 34,315 (2026 rate), indexed in accordance with university guidelines.
Full-time scholarship stipends are generally tax exempt under Australian taxation rules.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the University of Tasmania Graduate Scholarship, applicants should:
- Meet the admission requirements for a University of Tasmania research degree.
- Demonstrate strong academic achievement and research potential.
- Satisfy the eligibility requirements of the specific scholarship being applied for.
- Submit a complete research degree application.
- Work with an approved supervisory team before submitting the application.
- Meet any additional conditions outlined for individual scholarship schemes.
Scholarships are awarded competitively based on academic merit, prior learning, research experience and other relevant achievements.
Available Scholarship Schemes
The University of Tasmania Graduate Scholarship includes several funding opportunities, such as:
- Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
- Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS)
- Australian Government Indigenous Research Training Program Scholarship
- China Scholarship Council (CSC) Scholarship
- Donor-funded graduate research scholarships
- Prestigious domestic research scholarships
Additional donor-funded scholarships are offered throughout the year for specific research disciplines.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Research degree application
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Research proposal (where required)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Evidence of previous research experience
- Supporting documents requested by the proposed research programme
- Any additional scholarship-specific documents
How To Apply
To apply for the University of Tasmania Graduate Scholarship:
- Identify a suitable research project or research area.
- Contact and work with an appropriate supervisory team.
- Complete a research degree application through the University of Tasmania.
- Indicate within the application that you wish to be considered for a scholarship.
- Submit all required documents before the relevant scholarship round closes.
Scholarship applications are reviewed together with research degree applications and ranked competitively according to the university’s selection criteria.
Application Deadline
Not Specified