ARC Postgraduate Research Scholarship
Stipend scholarship for PhD, Research study in Australia.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD, Research
Destination
Australia
Funding
AUD $42,754/year stipend (2026 rate), up to 14 research periods (max ~3.5 years). International recipients also receive 100% academic tuition fees for the same duration.
Eligible applicants
Eligible research applicants
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Overview
ARC Postgraduate Research Scholarship is offered by University of Sydney / Australian Research Council for PhD, Research study in Australia. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust have unconditional offer for or be enrolled in an HDR programme in the Faculty of Science at USYD
- Online application formRequired
- Academic transcriptsRequired
- Research statement / proposed research project alignmentRequired
What this scholarship covers
AUD $42,754/yr stipend
Included
100% tuition fees for international students
Included
AUD $42,754/year stipend (2026 rate), up to 14 research periods (max ~3.5 years). International recipients also receive 100% academic tuition fees for the same duration. 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 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Eligible research applicants.
- International eligibility
- Open to domestic and international students enrolled in Faculty of Science HDR programmes. International recipients also receive academic tuition fees.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- At least First Class Honours degree or equivalent; or a Master's degree with substantial research component
- 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
- Fields
- Science · Chemistry · Biology · Physics · Mathematics · Environmental Science · ARC-funded research fields
- Universities
- University of Sydney
Official eligibility summary
Masters by Research or PhD students within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney. Must conduct research aligned with an ARC-funded project and hold at least First Class Honours or a Master's degree with substantial research.
Applicant profile
- Eligible research applicants
Study route
- PhD, Research study in Australia
Current-cycle criteria
- Masters by Research or PhD students within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney. Must conduct research aligned with an ARC-funded project and hold at least First Class Honours or a Master's degree with substantial research.
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
Review available ARC research projects on the scholarship page.
- 2
Apply for admission to a Masters by Research or PhD in the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney.
- 3
Apply via the 'Apply here' link on the ARC Postgraduate Research Scholarship page by the stated deadline.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual round. 2026: open 24 Sep, close 7 Oct (now closed). Next round expected Sep 2027.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Sydney / Australian Research Council
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 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.