UniSQ 2026 Domestic and International MRES Scholarship

UniSQ is offering a limited number of stipend (living allowance) scholarships for domestic or international students studying, or commencing a Master by Research Program in 2026.  Students studying full-time are preferred.

• Table of Content
• About University of Southern Queensland
• Domestic and International MRES Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Domestic and International MRES Scholarship
• Requirements for Domestic and International MRES Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Domestic and International MRES Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Domestic and International MRES Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Domestic and International MRES Scholarship

 Domestic

• Stipend of AUD $38,000 per annum.
• Maximum period of tenure of an award is two years full-time equivalent study. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree will be deducted from the period of tenure.

International 

• Stipend & Tuition Fees of AUD $38,000 per annum.
• Maximum period of tenure of an award is two years full-time equivalent study. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree will be deducted from the period of tenure.

Requirements for Domestic and International MRES Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible applicants must:   

• have completed a Bachelor degree with a GPA above 5, or equivalent;  
• have applied, or currently enrolled in the MRES program;
• commence or continue study in 2026.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Domestic and International MRES Scholarship

Applicants will be assessed on:

• Academic achievement (e.g. GPA or equivalent; performance on degree; academic prizes and awards)
• Research capability (e.g. research publications in high quality journals; research presentations at conferences; research internship experience; evidence of creative works if applicable)
• Research project and environment (e.g. alignment with UniSQ research priorities; research relevant to Australian research context; external support for the proposed research; impacts of the proposed research; clear articulation of resources required for successful completion)
• Supervisory team (e.g.  consult with the supervisory team to demonstrate publication records in high quality journals, complementary expertise, supervisor capacity and resource support for the proposed research)

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply, please ensure you have digital copies of the below information:

• Supervisor support letter (DOCX 525KB);
• Curriculum vitae (including research publications and /or presentations);
• Preliminary Research Thesis Topic Proposal (DOC 53KB);
• Documentation confirming citizenship;
• Statement of Claim addressing the selection criteria;
• Education qualifications (testamur and academic transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate awards);

If applying for the Industry Stream:

• The industry partner must complete the Letter of Support. Please note that if the scholarship is awarded under the Industry Stream all required contractual agreements must be in place prior to the student commencing in the program.

For more details, visit UniSQ Scholarship webpage