OpenFieldAdelaide Graduate Research Talent Scheme 2027
Major competitive postgraduate research scholarship at Adelaide University providing a full tuition fee offset and living allowance stipend for PhD and MPhil candidates.
Funding value, duration and scope
The scholarship offers full tuition coverage and a living stipend. While the 2026 published full-time stipend was AUD 36,500 per year, prospective students should confirm the updated 2027 indexation rate directly with the university. Coverage typically lasts up to 3.5 to 4 years for PhD candidates and up to 2 years for Master of Philosophy researchers.
- Closing deadline
- 2 November 2026 for Round 1 consideration.
- Stipend amount
- AUD 36,500 per year (indexed annually) plus 100% tuition fee waiver.
- Eligible degree levels
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil).
Key eligibility restrictions
Round 1 specifically admits domestic applicants and international applicants who completed or are completing an Australian or New Zealand qualification. Overseas-only qualification holders are directed to subsequent international scholarship intake rounds.
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Application procedure
- Obtain written endorsement from an eligible principal supervisor at Adelaide University.
- Prepare your research proposal, academic transcripts, structured CV, and English evidence.
- Submit your combined degree admission and scholarship application through the official portal before 2 November 2026.
Verification notice
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