La Trobe graduate research scholarships
Scholarships are available for PhD, Professional Doctorate and Master's by research degrees. Successful scholarship applicants will receive a generous stipend, tuition fee scholarship and allowances.
Available Scholarships
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. Details of the available projects across a diverse range of research areas, including project eligibility requirements, are noted under each project.
PhD Project Scholarships are open for applications year-round. Projects will be updated regularly as new opportunities become available, and each project will be open until filled.
Dennis McDermott Research scholarships
The Dennis McDermott Research scholarships are awarded to Australian 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 $46,000 per annum (2026 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. Applications are open to candidates who currently hold an RTP or LTGRS stipend or applicants applying for a PhD Project Scholarship.
La Trobe University – Sheffield Hallam University Joint PhD program scholarships
La Trobe University is offering 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 will be open to Australian or New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents.
La Trobe University - Sheffield Hallam University Joint PhD program scholarships are open for applications year-round. Projects will be updated regularly as new opportunities become available, and each project will be open until filled.
La Trobe University – IIT Kanpur Joint PhD program scholarships
La Trobe University is offering 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, and Australian permanent residents.
La Trobe University – University of Bayreuth Joint PhD program scholarships
La Trobe University is offering 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, and Australian permanent residents.
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 2026.
You can find specialised and industry scholarships advertised throughout the year in our La Trobe University Scholarships Search.
Graduate Research Scholarships – Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship and La Trobe Graduate Research Scholarship (LTGRS)
Check back in August for information on the application process and closing dates of the next round of Research Training Program (RTP) and La Trobe Graduate Research Scholarships (LTGRS).
These scholarships provide (unless otherwise indicated in each ad):
- a generous stipend valued at $36,000 per annum (2026 full-time rate) for 3.5 years for doctoral degrees, or 22 months for Master's by research degrees
- a tuition fee scholarship for 4 years for doctoral degrees, or 2 years for Master's by research degrees
- thesis and relocation allowances