Did you know that if you’re an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent visa holder you won’t need to pay tuition fees for your research degree? The fees for Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) vary based on your program of study and whether you are a domestic or international student.
Tuition fees for international students vary by course, so you will need to check the course page to find out specific fee information. International students may apply for a full fee international research scholarship to cover the cost of their fees. As an international applicant you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa, meet the English language requirements and be able to cover fees relevant to your proposed discipline of study.
Get practical professional and financial support, from induction workshops and presentation training to support with grant applications and networking. We’ll also guide you on your development as a researcher, ensuring compliance and research integrity.
Stay organised by familiarising yourself with our key dates, including research degree application dates and relevant closing dates for scholarships.
We have hundreds of government and University funded scholarships available for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students, meaning you have more time to focus on impactful research. Our research degree and PhD scholarships will support you during your studies and can cover tuition fees, overseas student health cover or living allowances. Our domestic scholarship recipients receive an above university average $33,500 per annum stipend (tax exempt). For the best chance at securing a scholarship, you’ll need an H1 grade average or equivalent.
If you are a top ranking domestic or international HDR student, you might be eligible for the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP). RTP recipients can access a stipend, fees offset and allowance for relocation.
The Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) is also available to domestic and international students. DUPR is funded by the University and also allows recipients to access a stipend, fees offset and allowance for relocation.
Deakin researchers have access to national and international grants and schemes, including funding from industry, government and commercial collaborations. We also provide candidates with academic, professional and practical support, including $3000 to disseminate research findings at an international conference.
Contact our Grants Team for information
The Australian Government administers the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP), which supports research discovery and linkage. The National Health and Medical Research Council funding is the Australian Government's primary health and medical research funding agency.
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