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University of Sydney
University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS)
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A competitively awarded stipend scholarship for international students commencing or enrolled in a postgraduate research degree at the University of Sydney.
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Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- international student at the time of award
- admission apply for admission and submit all required documentation for admission to a Higher Degree by Research at the…
- submit the scholarship application form available on the Scholarships Office website
- outstanding record of academic achievement and research potential
These depend on how you qualify. The provider describes 4 ways, and you will not need all of them. The official page shows which applies to you.
- enrolment full-time postgraduate research degree
- special circumstances beyond the student’s control
- enrolment part-time if it is permitted under their visa
- admission unconditional offer of admission
- enrolment currently enrolled in a master’s by research or PhD at the University of Sydney
Preferences and flexible criteria (4)
- degree intending to enrol or currently enrolled in a PhD
- have not previously received an Australian Government or University Scholarship to complete an HDR course at …
- degree have not previously completed an HDR course at the same level of study
- identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as per University of Sydney policy
- Level of study
- Master's, PhD
What's covered Those awarded with a USYDIS will automatically be awarded this …
- Funding details
- Those awarded with a USYDIS will automatically be awarded this scholarship; Holders of the Scholarship will receive a stipend of $42,754 per annum (2026 rate). The value of this stipend will be indexed annually on 1 January each year.; receive a stipend of $42,754 per annum (2026 rate). The value of this stipend will be indexed annually on 1 January each year.; up to $1,485 for travel from their home country to Sydney; up to $1,485 for travel from their home country to Sydney at the commencement of their degree, and up to $1,485 for travel to return to their home country after successful completion of their degree.; Reimbursement of up to $420 for Masters candidates and up to $840 for Doctoral candidates; Reimbursement of up to $420 for Masters candidates and up to $840 for Doctoral candidates will be made for eligible claims for direct costs of producing a thesis; University of Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship
- Host country
- Multiple
- Host institution
- University of Sydney
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How to apply
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- Before starting the scholarship application, read the HDR scholarship selection process, research experience evidence template, research experience information and appendix guide, and FAQs thoroughly. Required
- For commencing students, apply for admission to a higher degree by research through Sydney Courses and submit all required admission documentation by the applicable application and award timeline deadline. Required
- Submit the scholarship application using the RTP application form by the applicable deadline. Required
- Deadline
- 18 December 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Maximum tenure is 14 full-time research periods for Research Doctorate studies or 7 research periods for Research Masters studies, less prior study towards the degree. No extension is possible.
Details to confirm
- Some hard eligibility requirements are incomplete in the captured source.
- Some eligibility wording is ambiguous in the source — read the exact wording on the official page.
Previous rounds 1
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- Closed 11 September 2026
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