ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships 2026

These scholarships are designed to support postgraduate students of outstanding research promise undertaking a higher degree by research at ECU. The scholarships are offered on the basis of academic merit and research performance. Successful applicants will be awarded either the ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarship or the RTP Stipend Scholarship.

• Table of Content
• About Edith Cowan University (ECU)
• EDU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of EDU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships
• Requirements for EDU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

EDU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of EDU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships

These scholarships include tuition fee sponsorship and a stipend of $35,000 per annum paid fortnightly via electronic funds transfer. Other benefits include a relocation allowance for domestic students (where applicable) and partial reimbursement of Overseas Student Health Cover for International students (where applicable).

Requirements for EDU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships Qualification

To be eligible applicants must have met the minimum requirement below:

• Have been made an offer of a place in an ECU Higher Degree by PhD, Integrated PhD research course or Master by Research*

*If course admission applications have been submitted prior to the scholarship closing date but not assessed or approved prior to scholarship ranking, applications will be considered but applicants will only be provided a conditional scholarship offer, if successful.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit ECU Scholarship webpage