La Trobe graduate research scholarships

Scholarships are available for PhD, Professional Doctorate and Masters by research degrees. Successful scholarship applicants will receive a generous stipend, tuition fee scholarship and allowances.

Applications for the 2024 mid-year scholarship round are now open

Successful scholarship applicants in the 2024 mid-year scholarship round will receive a generous stipend, tuition fee scholarship and allowances. Stipends are valued at $34,000 per annum (2024 full-time rate) for 3.5 years for doctoral degrees and 22 months for research masters degrees. Successful applicants will need to commence between 1 July and 30 November 2024.

Applications are now open to Australian and New Zealand citizens (domestic), Australian permanent residents (domestic), and International applicants, and will close on 31 March 2024.

You can also find specialised scholarships advertised throughout the year on our Scholarships Search web page.

Graduate Research Scholarships – Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship and La Trobe Graduate Research Scholarship (LTGRS)

Apply for a Graduate Research Scholarship to complete a PhD, Professional Doctorate or Master by research degree at La Trobe University. Applications are open to Australian and New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, and international applicants.

Graduate Research PhD Project Scholarships

Apply for a PhD Project scholarship  to complete a PhD on a specific topic with one of our world-class research teams. Our Scholarship Projects page contains details of the available projects across a diverse range of research areas. Project eligibility requirements, where applicable, are noted under each project.

Dennis McDermott Research scholarships

The Dennis McDermott Research scholarships are awarded to Indigenous students of exceptional research promise to undertake a graduate research degree at La Trobe University, and include an additional top-up stipend and research support allowance on top of a standard Research Training Program scholarship. You must be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident and of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin to apply.

The Dennis McDermott Research Scholarship is open for applications year-round.

Stipend value $44,000 per annum (2024 full-time rate).

Flexible Research Scholarships

Flexible Research Scholarships are available to eligible applicants with disabilities. These scholarships will provide individually tailored support providing a longer period of time (up to 5 years) for completion of a graduate research degree and payment of a stipend, extended periods of leave of absence, and provide access to additional funding for research related costs associated with having a disability. Applicants who do not currently hold an RTP or LTGRS stipend must also apply for a Graduate Research Scholarship – either for their own topic  or an advertised project.

Victoria State Government logo The Aiia Maasarwe Memorial Scholarship for PhD Research

La Trobe University in conjunction with the State Government of Victoria established the Aiia Maasarwe Memorial Scholarship following the tragic attack and death of Aiia in January 2019.  This prestigious scholarship is offered in memory of Aiia to raise awareness and focus on the safety of women and girls. It covers a full scholarship ($35,000 p.a. stipend and tuition fee) for a graduate researcher for the duration of their PhD.

View the available projects here.

Baker Department of Cardiovascular Research, Translation and Implementation

La Trobe will offer several Baker Department scholarships for PhD applicants with an interest in the area of cardiovascular research. Contact study@baker.edu.au to express your interest and discuss project opportunities for 2024.

Olivia Newton John Cancer Research Institute – La Trobe School of Cancer Medicine

The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute (ONJCRI), based at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne, is the La Trobe University School of Cancer Medicine. ONJCRI are currently on the search for more brilliant postgraduate scientists to join their research programs, with several PhD scholarships available. View our available projects here.

La Trobe University – Sheffield Hallam University Global Security & Society Institute Joint PhD Scholarships

La Trobe University will offer PhD scholarships to undertake a joint PhD with the new Sheffield Hallam – La Trobe Global Security and Society Institute (GSSI). The GSSI will help societies tackle complex global security challenges, such as cybercrime and cyberterrorism, the growth of artificial intelligence, and modern slavery. Building on the strategic partnership between our two universities, researchers from both institutions will collaborate to bring together advanced technical expertise with humanitarian and social science perspectives, with a vision to develop more joint research and training in global security. Candidates in the joint program will benefit from the research community, networking and collaborations of the SHU/LTU global strategic partnership and will spend one year of study in the UK. On completion, candidates will be awarded a PhD jointly by La Trobe and Sheffield Hallam University. Applications are open to Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and international applicants.

La Trobe University – IIT Kanpur Joint PhD program scholarships

La Trobe University will offer PhD scholarships for students to join the IIT Kanpur – La Trobe Research Academy. Scholarships are available to undertake a joint PhD with IIT Kanpur, India, where La Trobe University is the Home Institution. Candidates in the joint program will spend up to one year of study in India and, on completion, will be awarded a PhD jointly by La Trobe University and IIT Kanpur. Applications are open to Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents.

La Trobe University – University of Bayreuth Joint PhD program scholarships

La Trobe University will offer PhD scholarships for students to undertake a Joint PhD with the University of Bayreuth, Germany, where La Trobe University is the Home Institution. Candidates in the joint program will spend up to one year of study in Germany and, on completion, will be awarded a PhD jointly by La Trobe University and the University of Bayreuth. Applications are open to Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents.

Pathway Scholarships – Transfer from La Trobe Honours to Masters by research, or Master of Engineering (coursework) to Master of Engineering (research)

Current Arts Honours and Science Honours students at La Trobe can apply to transfer into the second year of the Master of Arts or Master of Science research degree respectively. Current Master of Engineering (coursework) students can apply to transfer into a Master of Engineering (research) degree. A number of dedicated pathways scholarships are available to both domestic and international applicants.  Eligible applicants will be contacted by email to apply in 2024, and applications will close 30 April 2024.

La Trobe University – Sheffield Hallam University Joint PhD program scholarships

La Trobe University will offer PhD scholarships to undertake a joint PhD with Sheffield Hallam University, UK , in the areas of sport, food, health and wellbeing. Candidates in the joint program will benefit from the research community, networking and collaborations of the SHU/LTU global strategic partnership and will spend one year of study in the UK. On completion, candidates will be awarded a PhD jointly by La Trobe and Sheffield Hallam University. Applications are open to Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents.

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