Candidates must meet their living costs during their research higher degree studies. The majority of research scholarships are in the form of a living allowance that assists candidates in meeting their living costs while they undertake their research higher degree studies. These scholarships are generally exempt from income tax if the candidate is enrolled full-time. Further details about tax exemption can be obtained from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Sources of living allowance financial support are listed below.

Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
Purpose: To provide a living allowance for high-quality domestic research higher degree candidates. Value: $22,500 per annum (2010 rate). The APA is indexed annually. Closing Date:

Australian Postgraduate Award Industry (APAI)
Purpose: To provide a living allowance for high-quality research higher degree candidates working on a specific research project with industry linkages. Value: $26,669 per annum (2009 rate). The AP...

University of Queensland Research Scholarship (UQRS) for commencing candidates
Purpose: To provide a living allowance for high-quality research higher degree candidates at admission to candidature. Value: $22,500 per annum (2010 rate). The UQRS is indexed annually. ...

University of Queensland Research Scholarships (UQRS) for continuing candidates
Purpose: To provide a living allowance for high-quality research higher degree candidates at attainment of a progression milestone. Value: $22,500 per annum (2010 rate). The UQRS is indexed annuall...

The University of Queensland Endowment Fund Scholarship (UQef)
To support PhD research in cultural history, new media studies, peace studies & conflict resolution & social aspects of natural resource management & sustainability.

Living Allowance Scholarships Administered by the RHD Unit
The Research Higher Degrees Unit administers several current scholarship schemes that are managed by the UQ Graduate School, including Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Scholarships
Purpose: To support outstanding Australian health and medical graduates early in their career so that they can be trained to conduct research that is internationally competitive and develop a capacity for original ind...