International Postgraduate Research Scholarships are awarded to outstanding international research higher degree students to cover tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

To be eligible, you must:

  • be an international applicant
  • be nominated by your enrolling School/Institute. Candidates can only be nominated twice. The second nomination must be made within 12 months of the first nomination and before the candidate has commenced their program
  • meet international student visa requirements as specified by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
  • be commencing full-time enrolment in an RHD program for the first time in Australia in one of UQ's areas of research strength
  • be in receipt of an unconditional offer of admission
  • not hold a qualification equivalent to or at a higher level than the research higher degree program you are undertaking
  • not have held an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) scholarship within the two years prior to commencing the IPRS
  • not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under any other scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a substantial contribution

Scholarship Rules: UQ Research Scholarship General Conditions

How to apply:  Please indicate on the Application for Admission and Scholarships form if you wish to be considered for scholarships.

Further Information: DIISR webpage on the IPRS

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