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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 $4,140 and if accompanied by your partner or family is $15,162 and $23,413 respectively (as at June 2023).
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 2024
Inclusions: Living allowance stipend $33,500pa in 2023, 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 2024
Inclusions: Living allowance stipend $33,500pa in 2023, 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 2024
Inclusions: Living allowance stipend $33,500pa in 2023 + $5,000pa 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.
Citizenship: International Students
Applications Close 31 August 2024
Must commence: 1 January to 31 May 2024
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.