A scholarship-supported research project is a defined PhD research project that includes a scholarship package to support you while you study. Here you can explore projects across a range of disciplines to find the right fit for you.
Advancing research in motivation, self-beliefs, and educational psychologyWork on cutting-edge research topics, receive exceptional training, and contribute to transformative advancements in educational psychology. |
Applications close: Monday 31 March 2025 Location: North Sydney Research group: Institute for Positive Psychology and Education (IPPE) |
AI for the Early YearsUndertake research about AI for the Early Years. |
Applications close: Wednesday 2 April 2025 Location: Ballarat or Melbourne Research group: Institute for Learning Science and Teacher Education |
"RetainAble": Improving the retention and progression of employees with disabilities in Australian SMEsPartner with Asuria to undertake research to address the societal challenges of Australian employers missing out on talent, and people with disabilities missing out on fulfilling working lives. |
Applications close: Sunday 13 April 2025 Location: Ballarat, Melbourne, Blacktown, North Sydney or Strathfield Research group: Peter Faber Business School |
Night Vision in the Late Ancient MediterraneanUndertake research into the late ancient nighttime as part of an ARC-funded project. |
Applications close: Monday 21 April 2025 Location: Melbourne Research group: Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry |
Bridging the decoding-vocabulary gap during children's readingUndertake research investigating children's ability to match initial mispronunciations (e.g., "TONG-OO") to correct pronunciations (e.g., "tongue") as they learn to read new words that do not follow phonics pronunciations rules. |
Applications close: Tuesday 22 April 2025 Location: North Sydney Research group: Australian Centre for the Advancement of Literacy |
Literacy in Adolescent Students, or related well-beingUndertake research in literacy in adolescent students. |
Applications close: Tuesday 22 April 2025 Location: North Sydney Research group: Australian Centre for the Advancement of Literacy |
Deadly safe driving: A virtual reality rural driving hazard perception training program for young First Nations driversAustralian Catholic University (ACU) is offering one full-time PhD scholarship package to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidate to undertake research into improving driving outcomes for young First Nations drivers. |
Applications close: Friday 2 May 2025 Location: North Sydney and Strathfield Research group: Healthy Brain and Mind Research Centre (HBMRC) and the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education (IPPE) |
RTP Allowance Scholarships assist with ancillary costs such as supporting your relocation to Australia.
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Learn moreTuition Fee Scholarships cover the cost of tuition for a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree.
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