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Higher Degree by Research scholarships
Research students Applying for an HDR HDR scholarships Graduate Research at UniSC Development program

This is a full list of all the Higher Degree by Research Scholarships currently available. To view the details of the scholarships you will need to create an account and login to the Higher Degree by Research Scholarships portal.
Research Training Program 2026 Domestic

Research Training Program 2026 Domestic R1

OPEN: Applications now open

CLOSE: 11.55pm on Friday 12 September 2025
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Higher Degree by Research Scholarship

This award is to provide additional financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to undertake their higher degree by research (HDR) at UniSC.

OPEN: Open for applications

CLOSE: 11.55pm on Wednesday 31 December 2025

Project specific scholarship opportunities

UniSC Research scholarships are project specific and are at least partially funded by external stakeholders to the University. These scholarships are individual in description, requirements and offerings. Application and payment of these scholarships are managed by UniSC.
MAIC/UniSC Road Safety Research Scholarship- Developing in-vehicle technology to detect alcohol impairment

Develop an in-vehicle alcohol-impairment detection system based on machine learning / artificial intelligence techniques.

OPEN: Open for applications

CLOSE: 11.55pm on Friday 15 August 2025
Thompson Institute’s National PTSD Research Centre Scholarship

Pursue solutions for the 1.4 million Australians living with post-traumatic stress disorder

OPEN: Applications now open 

CLOSE: 11.55pm on Friday 29 August 2025
Unlocking the proteomics of glycine receptor α1β complexes Research Scholarship

Investigate the proteomics of inhibitory glycine receptors (GlyRs) comprising the α1 and β subunits that are vital for spinal motor output.

OPEN: Applications now open 

CLOSE: 11.55pm on Sunday 31 August 2025
Cognitive biases and rule breaking

Speeding Cognitive Bias Research

OPEN: Applications now open 

CLOSE: 11.55pm on Friday 12 September 2025
Women’s Experiences with Drink and Drug Driving

MAIC/UniSC Road Safety Research Scholarship

OPEN: Applications now open 

CLOSE: 11.55pm on Monday 1 September 2025

Contact the Graduate Research School

Tel: +61 7 5456 5595
Email: researchtraining@usc.edu.au (current students) or information@usc.edu.au (future students)
Visit the Graduate Research School office on the ground floor of the Innovation Centre (Room 72) on the Sunshine Coast campus.
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