Bond University offers outstanding opportunities for domestic and international students to pursue a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), such as a PhD, at one of Australia’s leading private universities. Supported by the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP), these scholarships provide comprehensive financial support to enable high-impact research.

  • 🎓 The entity[“company”,”Bond University”,”Australia”] HDR Scholarship 2027 offers a fully funded PhD opportunity for both domestic and international students in Australia.
  • 💰 It is supported by the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) entity[“organization”,”Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)”,”Australia higher education funding scheme”] and covers tuition fees along with generous financial support.
  • 🧑‍🔬 Successful applicants receive access to world-class research facilities and supervision from internationally recognized academics to support high-impact research.
  • 💵 Key benefits include a full tuition fee waiver, annual stipend of AUD 34,315, relocation allowance, OSHC for international students, and paid leave provisions.
  • 🌍 The scholarship is open to both domestic and international candidates enrolling in a full-time PhD (Higher Degree by Research) program.
  • 📌 Eligibility requires a strong academic record, research potential, admission eligibility for HDR, and a Letter of Offer or application to Bond University.

Scholarship Summary

DetailInformation
Host InstitutionBond University, Australia
Study LevelPhD (Higher Degree by Research)
Target AudienceDomestic and International Students
Funding StatusFully Funded
Key BenefitsTuition fee waiver, living stipend, and health cover
Application Period1 August 2026 – 30 September 2026

Designation

Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholar

Research Area

Candidates must identify their research interest and explore available Higher Degree Research programs directly on the Bond University website. It is highly recommended that applicants contact a potential academic supervisor whose expertise aligns with their proposed project.

Location

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Eligibility/Qualification

  • Must have applied for or received a valid Letter of Offer for a PhD program or Professional Doctorate at Bond University.
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student.
  • Must possess an excellent academic record with demonstrated research potential.
  • Applicants must not currently hold an equivalent Australian Government scholarship covering HDR tuition and living expenses.

Job Description

Successful recipients will engage in full-time, high-impact research. The scholarship provides:

  • Tuition: Full fee waiver (100% fee offset).
  • Stipend: Annual living allowance (stipend available for up to 3 years).
  • Health: Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students (up to 4 years).
  • Additional: Access to world-class research facilities and supervision from internationally recognized academics.

How to Apply

  1. Select Program: Explore available research programs and align your research interest.
  2. Contact Supervisor: Reach out to a relevant academic supervisor before applying.
  3. Apply for Admission: Submit your formal application for admission to the HDR program via the official portal. Note: Admission can take 6–10 weeks; apply well in advance.
  4. Submit Scholarship Application: Once you have your Letter of Offer, submit your scholarship application including all required documentation (CV, research proposal, transcripts, etc.).

Last Date for Apply

The application round for these scholarships is open from 1 August 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026.