QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA) 2025

Through the provision of QUTPRAs to students who have extraordinary research potential, the institution is fostering research excellence. The quantity of QUTPRAs available changes annually.

Eligibility for the QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA):

• Applicants may come from any nationality.
• Applicants may be enrolled in any of the research programs at the university.
• Applicants must not be in receipt of another living allowance scholarship.
• Applicants must fulfill the admission criteria and language requirements of their preferred program of study.
• Applicants who are current students must have consumed less than the below equivalent full-time study load (EFTSL) to apply:
  • less than 1 year EFTSL for enrolled research doctorate students,
  • less than 6 months EFTSL for enrolled research masters students.

Application Process:

• The candidates must first be enrolled in a research degree program.
• They must have the written support of their principal supervisor.
• The candidates must then apply for the scholarship.

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates are awarded the following benefits:

• An annual stipend (AUD 33,637) is paid fortnightly towards living costs.
• Domestic students receive a Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset funded by the Australian Government.
• International students receive a QUT Tuition Fee Sponsorship and Single Overseas Health Cover (if eligible).