The Australian Catholic University offers stipend scholarships to support domestic and international candidates undertaking a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree.

These scholarships are funded by the Australian Catholic University and awarded and administered in accordance with the ACU Research Training Program Scholarship Policy.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applications are open to all applicants whose proposed research aligns with any of ACU’s broad areas of expertise.

A student must be a domestic student or an overseas student enrolled in an accredited research higher degree at ACU: Eligibility

These scholarships are competitive and awarded following a merit-based selection process. Candidates with strong academic credentials and research potential are encouraged to apply: Selection process

Applications open twice per annum in April and October.

Round 2:

Application deadline: Thursday 1 October 2026, 11:59 PM (AEST)

Domestic commencement: First workday in February of the following year

International commencement: First day of Research Term C in July of the following year

To apply:

Future students: Prospective students can apply as part of the application process for a research degree at ACU.

Visit the How to apply page for application instructions.

Current students: Current students can download the scholarship application form from the Student Portal and submit it along with the required supporting documentation to the Graduate Research School:

Email: grad.research@acu.edu.au

BENEFIT:

Successful applicants will be awarded a scholarship package consisting of:

Stipend scholarship of AUD $34,315 per annum (full-time)

Full fee offset valued at approximately AUD $34,728 per annum

A single Overseas Student Health Care Policy and relocation allowance of up to AUD $2,000 for international applicants.

2026 value, indexed annually.

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