ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships 2027

These scholarships are designed to support postgraduate students of outstanding research promise undertaking a higher degree by research at Edith Cowan University (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)
• ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships Postgraduate Scholarship

These scholarships include

• Tuition fee sponsorship
• Stipend of $37,500 per annum paid fortnightly via electronic funds transfer.
• Other benefits include a relocation allowance for domestic students (where applicable)
• Partial reimbursement of Overseas Student Health Cover for International students (where applicable).

The duration of the scholarship is up to 3 years full-time for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and up to 2 years full-time for Master by Research.

Requirements for ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

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

• Prospective students must have applied for admission to, or received an offer for, an ECU PhD, Integrated PhD or Master by Research course.*
• Current ECU students must be enrolled in, or have applied for admission to, the specific HDR course for which they are applying for scholarship support.

*If course admission applications have been submitted prior to the scholarship closing date but not assessed prior to scholarship ranking, applications will be considered. Applications for admission to the course may be held until scholarship applications have been assessed. Course and scholarship offer are likely to be issued together when the scholarship round outcome is announced, and only to applicants who are successful in receiving a scholarship offer.

You are not eligible to apply for these scholarships if any of the below apply:

• You have been in receipt of an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) or an Australia Award scholarship within the last two years.
• If you do not have principal supervisor endorsement to undertake the proposed research project.
• If your commencement date for the Doctor of Philosophy is after 05/04/2027.
• If your commencement period for Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) or Masters by Research is after Semester 1, 2027.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit ECU scholarship webpage.