OpenFieldBond University Postgraduate Research Scholarships (BUPRS) & HDR Stipends
Bond's flagship doctoral research award providing complete financial support, tuition offsets, and living allowances for outstanding domestic and international PhD scholars across all faculties.
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 Master's by Research degree with distinction.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 94.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated publication record in reputable peer-reviewed journals or major conferences.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee reports submitted via the researcher portal.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Living stipend of AUD $32,000/year for up to 3.5 years, 100% full tuition fee waiver, and single OSHC health coverage
- Application fee
- AUD $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition waiver provided by Bond University HDR Scholarship Committee.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Annual international HDR scholarship round for September intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Bond University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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