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Higher Degree by Research scholarships

Research students Applying for an HDR HDR scholarships Graduate Research at UniSC Development program

This is a full list of all the Higher Degree by Research Scholarships currently available. To complete an application for one of scholarships you will need to create an account and login to the Higher Degree by Research Scholarships portal.

Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Higher Degree by Research Scholarship

This award is to provide additional financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to undertake their higher degree by research (HDR) at UniSC.

OPEN: Open for applications

CLOSE: 11.55pm on Wednesday 31 December 2025

Project specific scholarship opportunities

UniSC Research scholarships are project specific and are at least partially funded by external stakeholders to the University. These scholarships are individual in description, requirements and offerings. Application and payment of these scholarships are managed by UniSC.

Understanding and preventing dysfunctional behaviour: a systems thinking approach

Apply systems thinking-based theories and methods to better understand, prevent, and manage harmful behaviour in military populations.

OPEN: Open for applications

CLOSE: 11.55pm on Febuary 6 2026

Implementation of a local model of care for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in remote communities

Work within a multidisciplinary research team to design, implement, and evaluate the OSA service model in partnership with rural communities.

OPEN: Applications now open

CLOSE: 11.55pm on 30 January 2026

An international comparison of social and economic benefits of biomass supply

Join a multidisciplinary team working to implement and evaluate an evidence-based sleep–mental health program for First Nations children.

OPEN: Applications now open

CLOSE: 11.55pm on 13 Febuary 2026

Sleep health of First Nations children

Join a multidisciplinary team working to implement and evaluate an evidence-based sleep–mental health program for First Nations children.

OPEN: Applications now open

CLOSE: 11.55pm on 30 January 2026

Semiochemicals in Helminth parasite and host snail interaction

Identify and characterize aquatic semiochemical attractants that drive host-finding behaviors in parasites and snails.

OPEN: Applications now open

CLOSE: 11.55pm on 27/02/2026

Sustainable Urban Mobility Research Laboratory Partnership

Develop related topics, including modelling and simulating the transition to electric vehicles, paratransit systems, profiling transport equity in regional communities, and developing low-carbon transport infrastructure.

OPEN: Applications now open

CLOSE: 11.55pm on 27 February 2026

Blackberry bush

Innovative Approaches to Blackberry Control in Forestry

Be part of a collaborative research program addressing invasive species management in forestry. Undertake an applied research project with direct industry relevance and impact, supported by expert academic supervision and strong industry partnerships.

OPEN: Applications now open

CLOSE: 11.55pm on 13 February 2026

Contact the Graduate Research School

Tel: +61 7 5456 5595
Email: researchtraining@usc.edu.au (current students) or information@usc.edu.au (future students)
Visit the Graduate Research School office on the ground floor of the Innovation Centre (Room 72) on the Sunshine Coast campus.
School specific contacts