La Trobe University Graduate Research Scholarship in Australia

La Trobe University offers a range of supportive scholarships that can help you cover tuition fees, manage your living expenses while you study and more.

The La Trobe University  Graduate Research Scholarships are usually fully funded doctoral projects in Arts, Education, Engineering, Medicine, Computing, Engineering, and others.

To apply, applicants are to choose one of the available research funding at the different faculties or schools. Eligible applicants will be invited by the primary supervisor to submit a full application for the PhD and scholarship.

To be considered for the Postgraduate Research Scholarships, you must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

• Meet the requirements of PhD programmes at the university

• Complete the online application with the required documents

Scholarships are available for specific PhD research projects.  Successful scholarship applicants will receive,

• a generous stipend of $36,000 per annum (2026 full-time rate) for 3.5 years,

• a tuition fee scholarship for 4 years, and

• thesis and relocation allowances.

To apply for the 2027 La Trobe University Scholarship, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Application Form

• CV

• Research Proposal (if required)

• Letters of recommendation

• Academic transcripts

• English proficiency and Standard tests

If you want to apply for a La Trobe University graduate research scholarship and undertake one of these projects, please make sure to:

1. 1

   Check Your Eligibility: Ensure you meet the entry requirements for the PhD.

2. 2

   Select a Project: Choose a project from the list of available options below.

3. 3

   Review Project Requirements: Check the eligibility criteria and any additional conditions for the chosen project.

4. 4

   Contact the Primary Supervisor: Email the primary supervisor for your preferred project to express your interest in applying. Include the following information to help them assess your eligibility:

   • A statement outlining your interest in the project and your research goals

5. 5

   A copy of your academic transcripts

6. 6

   A copy of your research thesis or any relevant publications

7. 7

   Your CV

Only eligible applicants will be invited by the primary supervisor to submit a full application for the PhD and scholarship. Please do not submit your application through our online portal without an invitation from the primary supervisor, as your application will not be accepted without their support.

Once invited to apply by the primary supervisor, please follow the instructions on the How to Apply page for the PhD.

For International Applicants:

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  Choose ‘Project-based PhD Scholarship OR La Trobe Industry Research Scholarship’ in your application.

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  International applicants must also complete a Research Statement Form for their nominated project (you may nominate only one project) and attach it to your application.

For Domestic Applicants: Select the ‘Graduate Research Applicants’ scholarship in your application.