OpenFieldUniSC Research Training Program (RTP) International Doctoral Scholarship
Prestigious doctoral scholarship funding international PhD candidates conducting cutting-edge research in sustainable aquaculture, tropical forestry, or coastal adaptation at UniSC.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First Class Honours (H1) or research Master's with high distinction average
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each sub-score
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated research output via published journal articles or conference proceedings
- Recommendation letters
- Two comprehensive academic referee reports
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $33,500 AUD per year tax-free living stipend plus full tuition waiver and overseas health cover (OSHC)
- Application fee
- $0 AUD
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 AUD (100% funded through Australian Commonwealth RTP)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- October 31, 2026 (Annual international round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of the Sunshine Coast documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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