Scholarships

We offer prestigious scholarships for both domestic and international research candidates. In most cases, these scholarships are available to Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents.

You can now apply for admission to your research degree and apply for a research scholarship at the same time. Learn more.

Australian Government Research Training Program scholarships

Charles Sturt University offers a portfolio of Australian Government funded Research Training Program (AGRTP) Scholarships for both Domestic and International research candidates.

Applications for domestic scholarships (AGRTP Full-time and AGRTP Part-time scholarships) for commencement in Session 1, 2024, close at 5.00pm Friday 13 October 2023. 

Applications for AGRTP Indigenous and AGRTP Return to Study scholarships are open year-round.

Applications for AGRTP International scholarships for commencement in Session 2, 2024, close at 5.00pm AEDT Friday 19 January 2024.

All scholarship applications should be submitted in full and before the due date. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Full-time scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to postgraduate researchers with exceptional promise on the basis of academic merit and research potential.

Applications for the 2024 round close Friday 13 October 2023.

Part-time scholarship

This scholarship is available to students who are enrolled part-time in a Higher Degree by Research program.

Applications for the 2024 round close Friday 13 October 2023.

Indigenous scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to Indigenous Australian postgraduate researchers with exceptional promise on the basis of academic merit and research potential.

Applications are open year round.

International scholarship

International applicants who will be studying full-time on a Charles Sturt University campus can apply for this scholarship.

Applications for the Session 2, 2024 round close Friday 19 January 2024.

Return to study scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to Australian postgraduate researchers who are returning to study after a continuous break of two or more years to fulfil caring responsibilities.

How to commence your research degree

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Scholarship Application Guide

Understand more about applying for scholarships, the assessment process and allocation of awards.

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AICF Institute PhD Scholarships

AICF Institute is accepting EOI’s from potential PhD scholarship recipients aligning with our strengths in building secure, sustainable, responsible, and inclusive technology to maximize human potential and wellbeing.

Gulbali Institute PhD Scholarships

Gulbali Institute is accepting EOI’s from potential PhD scholarship recipients aligning with our strengths in agriculture, water, environment and first nations understanding of country.

National Industry Linked PhD Program – AI-guided personalised and assistive device prescription

The scholarship is available to conduct the research project, titled, “Artificial intelligence-guided, personalised medical and assistive device prescription for improving clinical outcomes and adherence”.

Rural Health Research Institute - International PhD Scholarship for Neonatal Health Research in Nepal

The PhD student will be involved in testing the effectiveness of improved homecare, nutritional supplementation, and micro-enterprise initiatives at improving neonatal health outcomes in the Karnali region of Nepal.

THRIVE Domestic First Nations PhD Scholarship

THRIVE - Training Hub promoting Regional Industry and Innovation in Virology and Epidemiology: Boosting Australia’s Agriculture and Manufacturing

The scholarship recipient will receive world-class virology and/or epidemiology training in a large research program establishing a collaboration between CSU, industry, and leading national and international zoonotic virology research institutes.

THRIVE – International PhD Scholarships

The scholarships will work in a large research training hub project establishing a collaboration between Charles Sturt University, regional industries, and world-leading national and international zoonotic virology research institutes.

Next Generation Water and Engineering Hub

Project: Citizen Science: Integrating community groups into basin-scale fish tagging and recovery programs
Partnering with OzFish Unlimited, the student will engage with recreational fishers and First Nations people to better understand how to design and implement basin-wide scientific programs with citizen scientists. The student will establish the framework, through training and collaboration, for citizen scientists to be incorporated into basin-scale programs in a scientifically robust way which supports animal welfare considerations.

NSW Education Waratah Scholarships

The NSW Department of Education is seeking to fund research projects that support its priorities and lead to improvements in social and educational outcomes for people in NSW. Waratah Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis in the form of a top-up to their Research Training Program (RTP) stipend to higher degree research students undertaking research aligned with one or more of the priorities listed.

Casella Family Brands PhD Scholarship

This scholarship is to encourage the development of new knowledge in the area of viticulture, oenology and related businesses and alleviate some of the financial pressures associated with higher degree research.

CSIRO/ACDP - Charles Sturt University Joint PhD Program

The CSIRO/ACDP – CSU PhD Scholarships provide enhanced opportunities in science for outstanding graduates enrolling in a PhD at Charles Sturt University. The program is now looking for applicants for commencement in 2023. Four potential research projects are available.