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Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

SWINBURNE TUITION FEE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD), DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY, MASTER BY RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP

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LOCATION: Australia

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) tuition fee is a scholarship for prospective international research students.

ELIGIBILITY:

Tuition Fee Scholarships are considered on a case-by-case basis. International students seeking a Tuition Fee Scholarship must seek support from their Principal Supervisor.

If supported, the Principal Supervisor is required to complete an Application for Tuition Fee Scholarship justifying their grounds for support, which will then be subject to the approval of the School and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).

Please note that additional requirements may be requested at the discretion of the School.

The scholarship applies to tuition fees only.

The scholarship is personal to the recipient and cannot be transferred to another person.

The scholarship has no cash value and is not refundable.

Swinburne reserves the right to cancel the scholarship at any time in the event that you fail to comply with any applicable standards of conduct, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures of the University, including any finding of academic or general misconduct.

All conditions of the offer must be met.

You must commence your studies in the scholarship commencement period for which you are applying.

You are not able to defer your studies to another year. If a deferral is required, you must apply again the following year if you are unable to take up your scholarship.

If you do not complete your research degree within four years full-time equivalent, you will be liable for any tuition fees incurred after the expiry of the scholarship.

The allocation of this scholarship is subject to review on a semester-by-semester basis by the Swinburne Higher Degrees Research Committee. You will be notified of any changes to your award in advance.

BENEFIT:

Covers the cost of research tuition fees up to a maximum of four years full-time equivalent for doctoral students and two years for research masters.

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Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON PRESIDENT’S PHD SCHOLARSHIPS

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Application Deadline: 23:59 (UK time), 3 November 2025

LOCATION: England

If you are a high-performing undergraduate or Master’s student and have a strong desire to undertake a PhD program at a world-class research institution, a President’s PhD Scholarship could provide you with the outstanding opportunity to receive full funding for tuition fees and a generous stipend for a 3.5 year PhD place at Imperial College London.

ELIGIBILITY:

This competitive scheme has higher than usual eligibility requirements, attracting candidates that show excellent academic performance and promising research potential. 

They accept applications from talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK and worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality.

The scholarship applies to both full- and part-time study.

They encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, as they recognise that diversity not only benefits Imperial but also helps the sector to better represent the communities that we serve.

Candidates must be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated master’s degree; or if this has not been achieved

Candidates must be in receipt of (or, where this has yet to be received, be able to provide evidence of high performance that will lead to) a distinction in a standalone Master’s qualification.

The scheme is only open to new PhD applications. Current registered Imperial PhD students are not eligible to be considered for a President’s PhD Scholarship.

Successful candidates will receive written confirmation of their scholarship. Any offer of a PhD place will be conditional on the candidate receiving the predicted qualifications.

Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) on 3 November 2025 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by 31 January 2026. 

Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) on 12 January 2026 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by 31 March 2026.

Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) on 2 March 2026 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by 31 May 2026.

BENEFIT:

Each of the 50 scholarships available provides the following support during the 3.5 years of study:

Full funding for tuition fees

A stipend of £26,500 (2026-27 rate) per annum to assist with living costs 

A consumables fund of £2,000 per annum for the first 3 years of study

A programme of bespoke opportunities and events delivered by the Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI)

You will also have access to the full range of support available to postgraduates at Imperial, including tailored support for disabled and international students, and the wider Early Career Researcher Institute Learning and development courses.

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