Value of Scholarship
Full Scholarship, $37,010 Living Stipends Per Year & Health Insurance
$37,010
Country Tenable
Australia
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded | $37,010 Stipend)
The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) offers a fully funded postgraduate research scholarship for international students to pursue a Master’s or PhD degree in Australia.
The QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA) provides:
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Full tuition fee coverage
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A tax-free living stipend of $37,010 per year (as of 1 January 2026)
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Overseas Student Health Cover for eligible international students
This scholarship is part of QUT’s annual research scholarship round and is open to both current and prospective postgraduate research students.
Eligibility Criteria:
To apply for the QUT Postgraduate Research Award, you must:
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Meet QUT’s entry requirements for a research degree, including English language proficiency
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Not be receiving another living allowance scholarship
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Enrol as a full-time internal student (unless special approval is granted for part-time or external enrolment)
Scholarship Benefits:
Living allowance:
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$37,010 per year (2026 rate, tax-free, paid fortnightly)
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$33,637 per year for 2025 recipients
Duration:
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Up to 3.5 years for PhD students (with potential 6-month extension)
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Up to 1.75 years for MPhil students (with potential 3-month extension)
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Tuition fee sponsorship for the standard duration of your degree
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Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for eligible international students
How to Apply (Step-by-Step):
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Visit the official scholarship webpage
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Check eligibility: Ensure you meet academic and English language requirements
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Find a supervisor in your research area
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Prepare your documents, including a well-structured research proposal
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Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) using the online form
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Await an invitation to submit a full application
The process from EOI to final admission typically takes 6–8 weeks
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