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. Stipends are valued at $33,500 per annum (2023 full-time rate) for 3.5 years.
The 2023 end-of-year round will open in late August
Applications for the end-of-year round will open in late August and will close:
| Domestic | 31 October 2023 |
|---|---|
| International | 30 September 2023 |
Successful applicants will need to commence between 1 February and 1 July 2024.
The Dennis McDermott Research Scholarship, FLEX scholarship, and the Medicinal Agriculture scholarships are open for applications year-round. Check each advertisement below for the relevant details.
You can also find specialised scholarships advertised throughout the year on our Scholarships Search web page.
We encourage Ukrainian citizens who have been displaced by the conflict and hold an Australian visa to apply for a La Trobe graduate research scholarship at any time. Please get in touch with us to discuss scholarship opportunities.
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 available for applications year-round.
Stipend value $43,500 per annum (2023 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 must currently hold an RTP or LTGRS stipend to apply now – or wait to apply in the end-of-year round when they can also submit an application for the RTP or LTGRS stipend.
Medicinal Agriculture PhD scholarships
La Trobe will offer several Medicinal Agriculture scholarships for PhD candidates to undertake research aimed at improving the profitability and sustainability of medicinal agriculture for primary producers and adding value for pharmaceutical manufacturers and end users. Contact medaghub@latrobe.edu.au to express your interest and discuss project opportunities in 2023. Expressions of interest are open until December 2023.
Research Training Program and La Trobe University Graduate Research scholarships
Research Training Program and La Trobe University Graduate Research scholarships will be available for doctoral or masters research across all areas of research at La Trobe. Applications will be open to Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents, and International applicants. Check back in late August for details.
Project-based PhD scholarships
Apply for a scholarship to complete a PhD on a specific topic with one of our world-class research teams. Our project-based scholarships page will contain details of the available projects across a diverse range of research areas – check back in late August for details. Project commencement dates and eligibility requirements, where applicable, are noted under each project.
Pathways transfer - from Honours to Masters by research, or Master of Engineering (coursework) to Master of Engineering (research) scholarships
Current arts 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 degrees. Current Master of Engineering (coursework) students can apply to transfer into the second year of the Master of Engineering (research). Dedicated pathways scholarships are available to both domestic and international applicants. Check back in August for details.
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 will be open to Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents. Check back in late August for details.
La Trobe University – IIT Kanpur Joint PhD program scholarships
La Trobe University will offer PhD scholarships to undertake a joint PhD with IIT Kanpur, India , where La Trobe University is the Home Institution. Candidates in the joint program will spend one of study in India and, on completion, will be awarded a PhD jointly by La Trobe University and IIT Kanpur. Applications will be open to Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents. Check back in late August for details.
La Trobe University – Bayreuth University Joint PhD program scholarships
La Trobe University will soon offer PhD scholarships to undertake a joint PhD with Bayreuth University, Germany, in the areas of sport technology and integrity in sport. Candidates in the joint program will spend one year of study in Germany and, on completion, will be awarded a PhD jointly by La Trobe and Bayreuth University. Applications will be open to Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents.
La Trobe University – BITS Pilani Joint PhD program scholarships
La Trobe University will soon offer PhD scholarships to undertake a joint PhD with BITS Pilani, India, where La Trobe University is the Home Institution. Candidates in the joint program will spend one of study in India and, on completion, will be awarded a PhD jointly by La Trobe University and IIT Kanpur. Applications will be open to Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents.