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HDR Scholarships for International Candidates

Applications for 2024 HDR scholarships for International Candidates are CLOSED

Applications for 2025 HDR scholarships for International Candidates close 31 August 2024

HDR scholarships do not include overseas health cover or relocation expenses.

International applicants must pay health cover prior to applying for a student visa. Overseas health cover for a single person undertaking a PhD is a one off up front payment of $4,306 and if accompanied by your partner or family is $18,194 and $32,788 respectively (as at January 2025).

International applicants should also understand living costs and other expenses in Australia. The Prepare to Arrive website contains useful links to help estimate your cost of living in Australia, including the cost of care and schooling for children.

When applying, applicants will be considered for all applications for which they are eligible.  Applications will be ranked as per the Scholarship Scoring Procedure.

How to Apply

New International Candidates: Indicate that you would like be considered for a HDR scholarship in the candidature application. A separate application is not required. Apply here.

Currently Enrolled Candidates:  please go to MyStudent.

Enquiries should be forwarded to grs@jcu.edu.au.

Citizenship: International Students (excluding  JCUS based)

Applications Close 31 August 2024

Must commence: 1 January to 31 May 2025

Inclusions: Living allowance stipend $34,002.50 pa in 2024, overseas health cover, tuition fees.

Duration: 3.5 years for PhD, 2 years for MPhil

Exclusions: Relocation expenses, Student Services and Amenities Fee.

Citizenship: International Students (excluding  JCUS based)

Applications Close 31 August 2024

Must commence: 1 January to 31 May 2025

Inclusions: Living allowance stipend $34,002.50 pa in 2024, tuition fees.

Duration: 3.5 years for PhD, 2 years for MPhil

Exclusions: Overseas health cover, relocation expenses, Student Services and Amenities Fee.

Citizenship: International Students (excluding JCUS based)

Applications Close 31 August 2024

Must commence: 1 January to 31 May 2025

Inclusions: Living allowance stipend $34,002.50 pa in 2024 + $7,500 pa as living allowance stipend or project expenses, tuition fees.

Duration: 3.5 years for PhD, 2 years for MPhil

Exclusions: Overseas health cover, relocation expenses, Student Services and Amenities Fee.

ADD LINE: Application: Please complete the AIMS@JCU Scholarship Application and include it with your application:

AIMS@JCU Scholarship Application Form

Citizenship: International Students

Applications Close 31 August 2024

Must commence: 1 January to 31 May 2025

Inclusions: Living allowance stipend SGD$31,000 pa, and/or tuition fees.

Duration: 3.5 years for PhD, 2 years for MPhil

Requirements: Must have a Primary Advisor based at JCUS and be based in Singapore for at least the first year of candidature.

Exclusions: Overseas health cover, relocation expenses, Student Services and Amenities Fee.

If you are considering applying for a postgraduate research course at James Cook University you may also apply for externally funded research scholarships at any time, according to the terms and conditions of the scholarship or grant program. There are opportunities for both International and Domestic Applicants, so please visit our Externally Funded Research Scholarships page.

Before applying please consider whether you are eligible for your chosen course, noting that course eligibility does not guarantee competitiveness for a scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements: ELR Band 2, minimum qualifications per HDR Requirements, must be able to meet Conditions of Award.