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PhD Scholarship Opportunities

We offer a variety of scholarships to support you financially as your undertake your PhD. See below for all currently available scholarships and be sure to subscribe to study alerts to be notified of any new opportunities. For more scholarship information, please visit UQ Find a Scholarship .

Please note, all PhD applications at UQ are managed through a Central Portal on the  UQ Graduate School  website. Once you have selected your project (and received official endorsement), you may proceed to  apply directly via the portal .

Ensure you check  scholarship round application deadlines  and outcome dates before applying in addition to any key dates listed on this page.  For any queries, please contact the HDR Liaison Officer,  [email protected] .  

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UQ Graduate School Scholarship (UQGSS)

The UQ Graduate School Scholarship is the most common scholarship applied for when planning to undertake a Phd. Most PhD's at UQ are funded via the UQ Graduate School Scholarship. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit the UQ Graduate School .

*Please note, currently the UQ Graduate School Scholarship is only available to Domestic candidates. International applicants are still elligible for Earmarked PhD projects (and accompanying Earmarked Scholarship).

IMB Global Challenges Scholarship

The Global Challenges PhD Scholarship offers a per annum top up to the UQ Graduate School Scholarship plus $5,000 support for a placement on top of the $2,000 Student Development fund (over the period of the candidature) to outstanding domestic and eligible international onshore applicants .

The PhD projects on offer will give each student the opportunity to take a deep dive into a specialised topic and research discipline in one laboratory and within our broad-ranging approach. Each project will provide the rich foundational research training gained by completing a PhD and an opportunity to make a unique contribution to the field of knowledge. By conducting these projects within a cohort of other students, also aiming to broadly address the identified themes, the collective will form an intellectual hub, together, solving these global challenges. 

Importantly, the scholarship includes specialised training in each theme and cutting-edge research techniques, tailored transferable skills training and support to conduct a placement nationally or internationally with a related partner. Collectively, these will form four pillars of support for the research project and create job-ready graduates with links to the national and international research, entrepreneurial and industry community. This year's theme is 'Drugs inspired by nature' .

To qualify for a Global Challenges Scholarship, you must

• Apply for a participating  PhD Projec t   (marked with an asterisk).
• Submit your PhD application before the deadline (check back for 2024 deadline)

In your application, ensure you:

• Select ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
• Select 'I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'.
• Select ‘Other’, then add ‘ IMB Global Challenges + identified theme’

Please note, there are conditions for undertaking this scholarship. Refer to details below.

Scholarship conditions

If awarded the Global Challenges Scholarship, there are a few conditions that must be met in order to receive funding. These include:

• Conducting a cross-disciplinary project that is targeted at solving a global problem within one of the themes of – Drug Discovery, Chronic Disease, Superbug Solutions and Population and Disease Genomics. All projects that qualify for the Global Challenges Scholarship are marked with an asterisk.
• Conducting a project that is multidisciplinary, with an advisory group that is composed of at least one Associate advisor in a different IMB Centre (or UQ institute/school) to the principal advisor
• Conducting a placement with an external partner - arranged by you in collaboration with The University of Queensland Graduate School within the first 18 months of commencement, the placement can take place at any time during the candidature but is normally undertaken towards the end of the PhD. The extension of your candidature period from 3.5 years to 4 years is conditional on undertaking a placement.
• Being an IMB ambassador - both to promote the scholarship and IMB generally.
• Being an active participant in SIMBA and mentoring junior scholarship holders
• Training Week
• Technical training Masterclass
• PhD student retreat
• Industry engagement training and event 
• UniQuest commercialisation workshop
• Career development workshops, alumni mentorship programs and career panelopportunities

* Please note, the scholarship duration is 3.5 years guaranteed plus 0.5 years conditional on completing training and a placement. Please know that further activities that build your cohort and enrich your PhD experience will be advised over the period of your candidature and your attendance will be required.

Earmarked Scholarships

Earmarked scholarships are offered for research projects aligned with recently awarded grants from major Australian Government research funding bodies, including the Australian Research Council, the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Medical Research Future Fund.

Earmarked scholarships offer PhD students the opportunity to contribute to large projects of national significance and work with leading researchers. The scholarship provides a living stipend of $32,192 per annum (2023 rate, indexed annually), tuition fees, and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). You can apply anytime - there is no closing date.

IMB Earmarked Scholarships are added to the PhD Projects list as they become available.  Sign up to study alerts  to be notified of any new opportunities. For more information on Earmarked Scholarships and how to apply, please visit the UQ Graduate School website .

* Please note, Domestic and International candidates may apply for an Earmarked PhD project and accompanying Earmarked Scholarship.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. —  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced more than $19.1 million to support nuclear energy research and development, university nuclear infrastructure, and undergraduate and graduate education. Projects will help expand access to nuclear energy, moving the nation closer to meeting the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. 

"U.S. universities and colleges are critical incubators of groundbreaking ideas that can move us toward a clean energy future,” said Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy Dr. Kathryn Huff . "These awards invest in the next generation of nuclear scientists and engineers who will continue to advance nuclear energy as a solution to tackling the climate crisis."

Since 2009, DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy has awarded almost $1 billion to advance nuclear energy research and support the education and training of future nuclear energy visionaries and leaders. Awards being announced today include: 

Distinguished Early Career Program ($2.5 million) - Invests in the innovative research and education programs of four outstanding early career university faculty poised to pave new lines of inquiry and advance mission critical research directions in nuclear energy.

University Nuclear Leadership Program ($6.6 million) - Provides scholarships and graduate fellowships to students pursuing nuclear engineering and other degree programs relevant to nuclear energy. The awards include 93 scholarships and 34 fellowships for students at 42 U.S. trade schools, colleges and universities. 

The Innovations in Nuclear Energy Research Development Student Competition ($34,500) - Recognizes 11 graduate and undergraduate students for their innovative nuclear energy research publications. 

Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (CINR) Phase II Research and Development ($4.7 Million) - Six awards enable established teams to extend and build upon previously funded nuclear energy research and development projects.

Scientific Infrastructure Support for CINR ($5.2 Million) - 18 awards will assist universities with acquiring the best resources and equipment available to educate the next generation of nuclear energy leaders.   

To learn more about these awards, visit the Nuclear Energy University Program website. CINR R&D awards will be announced later this spring. 

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Round 10 Sydney Quantum Academy PhD Scholarships open today

Want to work  with the brightest minds in quantum research? Apply for a SQA PhD Scholarship today.

SQA PhD student Mauro Morales working with his UTS QSI supervisors. Image: @ SydneyQuantumAcademy

Be part of world leading quantum research: SQA PhD scholarships open today

Are you passionate about conducting innovative research in the field of quantum science and technology? 

The following PhD Scholarships are available:

SQA PhD scholarship:  

See for more info on applying at UTS's QSI

These scholarships are for outstanding international and domestic students to collaborate with a team of leading researchers on innovative research at one of the Sydney Quantum Academy partner universities: Macquarie University*, UNSW Sydney, the University of Sydney, and the University of Technology Sydney*. Includes participation in our exclusive SQA PhD Experience Program .

Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program Scholarship (NGQGP): 

The Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program scholarships are for outstanding domestic PhD students to undertake collaborative research in quantum science and technology at the SQA partner universities. 

See more for an exciting opportunity to engage in research on quantum algorithms for combinatorial optimisation problems in collaboration with QSI's A/Prof Troy Lee and KPMG.

Open date: 10 April 2024

Close date: 15 May 2024

*The SQA PhD scholarship aims to address gender imbalance among students pursuing a career in quantum technology. Therefore, for reasons of building greater diversity, scholarship places at Macquarie University and University of Technology Sydney will be reserved for students who identify as women.

See the SQA website for further details and to apply

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Data-driven Power System Stability and Strength Analysis (PhD Scholarship)

Scholarship details, study levels.

Research and PhD

Student type

Future students

Engineering

Eligibility criteria

Academic performance

Citizenship

Australian or New Zealand and International

Application dates

What you'll receive.

A stipend annually to support living costs for up to 3.5 years. From 1 January 2024, the annual stipend rate is $32,192 (AUD). This is the full-time, tax-exempt rate which will index annually.

Domestic students receive a Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset funded by the Australian Government.

If you're an international student, you will also receive a tuition fee sponsorship for your research degree.

As the scholarship recipient, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of leading researchers, to undertake your own innovative research in and across the field.

Eligibility

You need to meet the entry requirements for a QUT Doctor of Philosophy , including any English language requirements.

In addition, you must have:

• power system dynamic simulation and analysis
• grid integration of renewable energy sources
• power converter/inverter for renewable energy sources
• AI applications in engineering areas.
• additional background or experience in machine learning, data analytics, and other computer science areas would be an advantage
• experience in power system simulation software, such as PSS/E, PSCAD, DIgSILENT, and PowerWorld, would be viewed as advantageous
• proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB and Python
• a demonstrated publication record (or potential) in peer-reviewed conferences or journals would be viewed as advantageous
• ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively, and strong attention to detail
• well-developed written and oral communication skills for presenting research findings and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

How to apply

Apply for this scholarship at the same time you apply for admission to a QUT Doctor of Philosophy .

The first step is to email Dr Yuchen Zhang detailing your academic and research background, your motivation to research in this field and interest in this scholarship, and include your CV.

If supported to apply, you will then submit an expression of interest (EOI) following the advice at how to apply for a research degree .

In your EOI, nominate Dr Yuchen Zhang as your proposed principal supervisor, and copy the link to this scholarship website into question 2 of the financial details section.

About the scholarship

The PhD project aims to investigate and evolve the power system stability and strength assessment framework to suit weak electricity grids with substantial renewable sources. It expects to develop a digitalized approach where comprehensive metric indices are estimated by an innovative data-driven system to realize real-time wide-area power system stability and strength assessment under weak grid conditions. Advanced methods will also be developed to bridge the gap between data science and energy system applications. The new suite of next-gen metrics and data-driven techniques will offer the world’s most innovative renewable energy products with desired grid support capability and low system strength operability, that would smooth the transition towards low-carbon electricity future.

The candidate will be supervised by Dr Yuchen Zhang who is an ARC DECRA Fellow with internationally recognized research in interdisciplinary areas across power engineering and AI.

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Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Equip yourself with the theoretical and practical skills for a rewarding career as a para-veterinary healthcare specialist, working in animal health and welfare.

In the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, you'll study basic sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics), animal handling and care, welfare and behaviour, applied and clinical nutrition, mechanisms of animal disease and diagnostic techniques. You'll also learn about clinical aspects of small and large animal health, therapeutics, surgical and medical nursing principles, and veterinary practice management.

As you progress through the program, you can choose from a wide range of elective courses including agribusiness, equine science, wildlife science and animal production. You can also enhance your skills by concurrently enrolling in the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, the Certificate III in Rural Operations or the Farm Ready program.

You'll graduate with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in a broad array of industries including clinical, commercial, research, education, diagnostics, zoos, poultry, cattle and horse enterprises.

The Bachelor of Veterinary Technology may be used as a pathway into the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) program.

Program highlights

• Learn from internationally regarded academics in the world-class animal health facilities at UQ’s Gatton campus.
• Gain veterinary industry expertise, as well as critical thinking, problem-solving and self-directed learning skills.
• Benefit from practical sessions and off-campus studies throughout the program, including a total of 19 weeks on clinical rotation and placement in your third year.
• Graduate well-prepared for supervisory and management roles in a range of animal-related fields.

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How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

• Work placements
• Online study
• Research experience
• Laboratory work

What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

• Applied Animal Biology
• Applied Animal Physiology
• Professional Studies for Veterinary Technology
• Surgical Principles and Practices

See courses and program structure

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Veterinary technician
• Laboratory technician
• Production processing technician
• Veterinary pathologist
• Quality assurance officer
• Veterinary nurse
• Biosecurity officer
• Veterinary clinical nutrition technician
• Veterinary pharmaceutical representative
• Clinical academic

Next steps after graduation

As a para-veterinary healthcare specialist, you’ll be equipped with critical thinking, problem-solving and self-directed learning skills that can be applied to supervisory and management roles in a range of animal-related fields and industries including:

• Biosecurity
• Government departments
• Animal Management for local councils
• Higher education 
• Vocational training and education  

Undertaking an honours year in either a research or clinical stream could lead you to postgraduate studies.

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Entry requirements, prerequisites.

• General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
• General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)

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Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects

Entry score threshold.

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR  you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Veterinary Technology for Semester 1, 2024

Learn more about adjustments

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

You'll be exposed to animals and agricultural environments as part of your learning. Immunisations against tetanus and Q fever are mandatory and you'll be required to provide evidence of immunisation upon commencement of the program. Refer to the UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.

You'll be exposed to animals and agricultural environments as part of your learning. Immunisations against tetanus and Q fever are mandatory and you'll be required to provide evidence of immunisation upon commencement of the program. Q fever screening and vaccination is currently only available in Australia. Refer to the UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative annual fee.

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.

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Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $50,560

Government assistance, financial aid.

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Learn more about financial aid

Domestic places in the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.

Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.

HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.

Learn more about HECS-HELP

Centrelink support

The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.

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You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:

How to apply

Applying online.

If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an  approved UQ agent in your country .

The program code for the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology is  2387 .

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If your senior schooling is from Australia

Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:

• Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
• the International Baccalaureate in Australia.

The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology is  787309 .

Applying through QTAC

All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).

The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology is 787309 .

Find out more about applying for undergraduate study

Important dates

If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia ,  go to the QTAC website  to check the closing date for this program. 

If you’re applying to UQ , the closing date for this program is: 

• To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates,  view the Academic Calendar . 

To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website .

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar .

Admissions schemes

Applying to university can be both exciting and daunting, which is why we’ve tried to make the process as simple as we can.

We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.

Learn more about admission schemes

Pathway options

A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.

If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.

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