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Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2025

Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship is now open for applications from talented students interested in enrolling in a postgraduate research program at the University for the academic session 2025 – 2026.

The scholarship covers tuition fees for up to three years for doctoral candidates and up to two years for research Masters candidates. It is available during the Continuous Scholarship Round at Griffith University.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Griffith University, Australia

Host Institution(s): Griffith University, Australia

Scholarship Worth: Full tuition fee

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Post-graduates

Nationality: International Students

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In addition to covering tuition fees, the scholarship also includes Overseas Student Health Cover for the applicant and any dependents for the duration of the scholarship. Research candidates must hold a visa for the program length plus an additional eight months for thesis marking.

PhD candidates will need 57 months of overseas health cover, with Griffith University scholarships covering the first 42 months. Holders will be responsible for the remaining 15 months.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship, applicants must meet specific conditions like being an international student, holding a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours, and not having completed a higher-level degree in the same program.

Not be a domestic student, as defined as being a student who is an Australian citizen; or an Australian permanent resident or holder of an Australian Permanent Humanitarian visa; or a New Zealand citizen.
Be commencing or enrolled in a HDR program (for which GUIPRS support is available) at Griffith University.
Hold a Bachelor Degree (AQF 8) with First Class Honours (Class I) or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment.
Have not completed a degree at the same or higher level as the HDR program to which the applicant is commencing or enrolled in.
More eligibility criteria can be found on the official website.

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Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: Interested applicants should follow the process for submitting an online application for a higher degree by research program at Griffith University, which includes a section for scholarship application.

Current research candidates follow a different process for submitting a scholarship application, and details can be found on the university’s website.

Applicants may only apply a maximum of two times in a five-year period.

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Visit the Official Website for Further Details

FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for the GUIPRS 2025?

To be eligible for the GUIPRS 2025, applicants must be international students (i.e., not Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents) who are commencing or enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program at Griffith University. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours or an equivalent qualification. They must not have completed a degree at the same or higher level as the HDR program they are applying for. Additionally, applicants should not have received a Commonwealth Australia Award scholarship in the past two years (unless approved by DFAT) and must not be receiving a similar Commonwealth-funded tuition scholarship.

What does the GUIPRS 2025 scholarship cover?

The GUIPRS 2025 scholarship covers the full tuition fees for the duration of the HDR program. It also includes the cost of a standard Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy for up to 57 months. However, it does not provide funding for living expenses, travel costs, or accommodation. Applicants are expected to secure separate funding to cover these additional costs.

How and when can I apply for the GUIPRS 2025?

Applications for the GUIPRS 2025 are accepted on a rolling basis through the Continuous Scholarship Round. New applicants must submit an online application for a research program at Griffith University, which includes a section for the scholarship application. Applicants may only apply a maximum of two times in a five-year period for consideration in the scholarship ranking and selection process.

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