Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship, 2026

Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship 2026 Overview

The Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded award for international candidates pursuing a Masters or PhD by research at the University of Tasmania.

Key Details

• Eligible Degrees: Masters and PhD research programs.
• Host Institution: University of Tasmania.
• Application Deadline: 10 August 2026.
• Scholarship Value: Full funding covering tuition, relocation allowance (up to AUD 2,000), and a living allowance of AUD 34,315 per annum (2026 rate, indexed annually).

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Demonstrate strong research capability.
• Be enrolled full‑time in a Higher Degree by Research at the University of Tasmania.
• Not hold another award that provides benefits exceeding 75 % of the TGRS stipend.
• Meet all admission requirements, including academic qualifications and English language proficiency.
• International candidates may need to obtain a separate tuition‑fee scholarship, as the TGRS does not automatically waive tuition for them.

Benefits

The scholarship provides:

• Living Allowance: AUD 34,315 per year, paid fortnightly and indexed annually.
• Relocation Allowance: Up to AUD 2,000 for moving expenses to Tasmania.
• Tuition Coverage:
  • Domestic students: tuition is covered via the RTP Fees Offset.
  • International students: must secure a separate tuition‑fee scholarship or pay tuition fees.

Note: The scholarship does not cover student services fees, overseas health cover (OSHC), or visa costs.

Application Process

Eligible candidates must submit an online application form to be considered for the scholarship. The official application portal can be accessed here.