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Faculty of Science

Postgraduate research scholarships
From geoscience and agriculture to physics or chemistry scholarships, we have a wide range of options for domestic science students.

To find a scholarship that works for you, expand the relevant school and click on the scholarship title links. Alternatively, you can browse the full list of postgraduate scholarships for Faculty of Science students in the table below.

This page includes scholarships for both prospective and current domestic students. 

ARC Postgraduate Research Scholarship

$40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Masters by Research or PhD within the Faculty of Science
  • Hold an Honours degree or Masters degree
Edgeworth David Travelling Scholarship Up to $7500
  • Full-time PhD or master's by research student in the School of Geosciences
  • Conducting field studies in the south-western Pacific region
  • Travel overseas
Faculty of Science Completion Scholarship $7,000
  • Domestic/international student
  • Enrolled in Higher Degree by Research course within the Faculty of Science 
  • Submitting thesis within 6 months 
George Harris Scholarship (Geology and Geophysics) $1250
  • PhD student at the School of Geoscience
  • Researching geology or geophysics
George Harris Scholarships (Chemistry) $400
  • Domestic/international student
  • Current PhD student within the School of Chemistry
  • Completed 2 years (full-time equivalent) 
  • Contributed to the teaching activities
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Advanced Materials for Sodium-ion Batteries $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD within Faculty of Sicence 
  • Holds an honours degree
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Asteroseismology $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Masters by Research or PhD within the School of Physics
  • Research in stellar astrophysics
  • Background in astrophysics or physics
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Green Electrocatalysis RTP rate (up tp 3.5 years)
  • PhD within the School of Chemistry
  • Research in electrocatalysis and green chemistry
  • Hold at least an honours or master's degree in in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science
  • Supervised by Dr Haihui Joy Jiang
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Quantum Control in Trapped-ion Quantum Computer $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • PhD within Faculty of Science 
  • Experimental research within the Quantum Control Laboratory
$12,500 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • PhD within SOLES
  • Research in genome or RNA biology
  • Recipient of a primary scholarship 
  • Holds honours degree or master degree 

Quantum Science Supplementary Scholarship

Various
  • Research student within Faculty of Science
  • Member of the Quantum Science Group
  • Recipient of a primary scholarship
School of Chemistry Completion Scholarship Various 
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research student within School of Chemistry
  • Must not hold another primary scholarship 
  • Reasonable expectation of submitting their thesis within 6 months 
School of Geosciences Postgraduate Research Scholarship $28,597 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic student
  • PhD Student in the School of Geosciences
  • Applied and considered for a RTP Stipend Scholarship
School of Geosciences Scholarship in Sustainable Futures $35,950 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic or international student
  • Masters by Research or PhD in Geosciences
The Deas Thomson Geology Scholarship in Postgraduate Research $37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • MPhil or PhD in Geosciences
  • Research in Geology
The Deas Thomson Minerology Scholarship in Postgraduate Research $37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • MPhil or PhD in Geosciences
  • Research in Mineralogy
Hugh Hughes Scholarship for Combined Masters Degree in Veterinary Studies and Veterinary Clinical Studies $54,000 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • an Australian citizen or Australian Permanent Resident
  • Admission into Master of Veterinary Studies/Master of Veterinary Clinical 
  • Graduated with a degree in veterinary science 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Categorical Representation Theory USYD RTP rate. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Masters by Research or PhD within the School of Mathematics and Statistics
  • Research in categorical representation theory 
  • Hold an Honours degree in Pure Mathematics
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Psychology $40,109 p.a. (up to 1 year)
  • Domestic student
  • PhD within the School of Psychology
  • Research in multisensory integration
  • Holds either an honours degree or master's degree in Psychology
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Hybrid Exponential Asymptotics $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research student within the School of Mathematics and Statistics
  • Research in applied mathematics 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Sustainability Supply Chain Assessments $32,212 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research student within School of Physics
  • Quantitative HPC-based research in sustainability supply chain assessments
  • Hold honours or Master degree
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Soil Monitoring $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research student within School of Life and Environmental Sciences
  • Research in soil and hydrology
Postgraduate Research Supplementary Scholarships on Strategies to Mitigate Jetlag $7,500 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • PhD within the Faculty of Science 
  • Research in the area of the InSync Project 
  • Recipient of a primary stipend and tuition fee scholarship 
  • Lead supervisor must be one of the InSync Chief Investigators 
Sydney Quantum Academy Postgraduate Scholarship Various
  • Full-time PhD student at a partner university of the SQA
  • Interested in a field related to quantum science and technology
Bruce Veness Chandler Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Grain Quality and Proteomics USYD RTP rate (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student 
  • PhD student within School of Life and Environmental Sciences
  • Research in grain quality and proteomics
  • Hold Honours or Masters 
Christian Rowe Thornett Stipend and Supplementary Scholarships $32,192 p.a. + $10,000 p.a. (for up to 3.5 years)
  • Full-time PhD student
  • Conduct research in the field of agriculture
Francis Henry Loxton Stipend and Supplementary Scholarships $32,192 p.a. + $10,000 p.a. (for up to 3.5 years)
  • Full-time PhD student
  • Conduct research in the field of agriculture
  • Applied for RTP Scholarship
  • Male
Irvine Armstrong Watson Scholarship $1,000
  • Full-time master's by research or PhD student
  • Research with the Sydney Institute of Agriculture
Research Scholarship in Poultry Nutrition, Physiology and Health $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD in Science
  • Research in poultry nutrition, physiology and health
School of Life and Environmental Sciences Postgraduate Research Scholarship $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Masters by Research or PhD in SOLES
  • Applied and considered for a RTP Stipend Scholarship
The Thomas Lawrence Pawlett Stipend and Supplementary Scholarships $32,192 p.a. + $10,000 p.a. (for up to 3.5 years)
  • Full-time Master's by Research or PhD student within the Sydney Institute of Agriculture
  • Applied for RTP Scholarship
William George Murrell Supplementary Scholarship $10,000
  • PhD student in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences
  • Researching microbiology
  • Awarded an RTP Scholarship
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Mathematics and Statistics University of Sydney RTP p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Masters by Research or PhD with Mathematics and Statistics
  • Research in mathematics (pure/applied) and statistics
Dr Peter Domachuk Scholarship $9000
  • Enrolled in or have an unconditional offer to study a PhD in the School of Physics
CSIRO Alumni Scholarship in Physics $6000
  • See page details
Hunstead Student Support Scholarship $5000
  • PhD or master's by research student in the School of Physics
  • Researching astronomy
  • Hold an honours or master's degree in a relevant discipline
  • Demonstrate financial hardship
  • Supported by your supervisor
Physics Foundation Scholarship Various
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD within School of Physics
  • Hold Honours degree or Master degree
The Edna Briggs Scholarship in Physics Up to $7,500
  • PhD or master's by research degree in physics
The Hunstead Merit Award for Astrophysics $5000 pa for upto 3 years
  • PhD student with a primary supervisor at the Sydney Institute for Astronomy 
  • Candidate must have support of their research supervisor 
The University of Sydney Nano Institute Student Ambassador Scholarship $5,000 p.a (for 2 years)
  • PhD student studying nanoscale science and technology
  • Holder of a primary stipend scholarship
  • Participant of Sydney Nano
  • Valid working with children check
Campbell Perry International Research Scholarship $6000
  • Full-time PhD student in the School of Psychology
  • Hold a primary scholarship from the University that provides a stipend allowance
  • Planning to travel overseas for your PhD
Lucy Firth Sydney University Postgraduate Scholarship $10,000
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • PhD student in the School of Psychology
Research Scholarship in Motivational Disturbances in Younger Onset Dementia $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD within the School of Psychology 
  • Hold Honours degree 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Child and Youth Mental Health $35,950 or $14,050 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student
  • PhD in Psychology
  • Research in child and youth mental health with Growing Minds Australia
Winifred O'Neill Sydney University Postgraduate Scholarship $3000-$5000
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Postgraduate research student in the School of Psychology
Betty Rosalie Richards Clinical Residency Scholarship $42,000 (for up to 3 years)
  • M Veterinary Studies, M Veterinary Clinical Studies or postgraduate research student in veterinary science and animal production
  • Research area must be in veterinary pathology
Combined Master's in Veterinary Studies/Clinical Studies Scholarship $54,000 per annum (up to 3 years)
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Studying Master of Veterinary Studies and Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies
Francis Henry Loxton Scholarship (Veterinary Science) Various
  • Male 
  • Studying master's by research or PhD
  • Research in the areas of veterinary science and animal production
  • RTP Scholarship applicant
Hugh Hughes Scholarship

Various

  • Postgraduate research student in veterinary science and animal production
  • Also applied for RTP scholarship
James Ramage Wright Supplementary Scholarship $10,000 (up to 3.5 years)
  • Postgraduate research student in the Faculty of Science
  • Researching animal husbandry and animal production
  • Primary scholarship holder
Lionel Marcellus Lonsdale Scholarship Various
  • Postgraduate research student in veterinary science and animal production
  • Researching diseases of domestic animals and treatment
  • Also applied for RTP scholarship
Neil and Allie Lesue Scholarship $10,000
  • Domestic/international student
  • Enrolled in research within small animal clinical studies
  • Must have a primary scholarship
Neil and Allie Lesue Travel Scholarship $10,000
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research in the areas of small animal clinical studies
  • Research student within Faculty of Science 
The Jean Walker Trust Fellowship Various
  • Postgraduate research student in veterinary science and animal production
  • Researching animal diseases
  • Also applied for RTP scholarship
The McCaughey Memorial Institute PhD Scholarship $37,250 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research student within  SSVS
  • Research in ovine footrot
Agnes Campbell Research Scholarship $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD in Chemistry
  • Research involving Organic Chemistry
Agnes Campbell Prize Various
  • Postgraduate research student in the School of Chemistry
  • Research in organic chemistry
Bruce Veness Chandler Research Scholarship in Peptide and Protein Chemistry Min RTP for up to 3.5 years
  • Masters by Research or PhD student in the School of Chemistry
  • Research into peptides, proteins and food-related topics
CSIRO Next Generation Graduates Program in Emerging Technology Various
  • Domestic student
  • Full-time PhD student at a partner university of the SQA
  • Not be in full-time employment
  • Meet the requirements for CSIRO student affiliate onboarding where applicable. (e.g. satisfy National Police check)
Elevate Scholarship  Various
  • Domestic student
  • Identify as a woman
  • Commencing a STEM degree or Master of Business Administration (MBA) at an Australian University
Faculty of Science HDR Supplementary Scholarships $5,000-15,000 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Masters by Research or PhD
  • Hold a primary scholarship
Faculty of Science Research Stipend Scholarship University of Sydney RTP rate (up to 3.5 years)
 
  • Research Student in the Faculty of Science
  • Applied and considered for a RTP Stipend Scholarship
Henry Bertie and Florence Mabel Gritton Medallist Award $3,000
  • University of Sydney Medallist
  • Undertaking chemistry research
Henry Bertie and Florence Mabel Gritton Research Scholarship Various
  • Commonwealth citizen or Australian permanent resident
  • PhD student (chemistry)
Henry Bertie and Florence Mabel Gritton Research Scholarships USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD students
  • Research in chemistry in relation to industry and agriculture
John A Lamberton Research Scholarships USYD RTP stipend or $7500 (for up to 3 years)
  • PhD student
  • Enrolled in Engineering, Medicine and Health or Science
  • Research into natural products and/or relationships between chemical structure and biological activity
Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics Supplementary Scholarships $10,000 p.a (up to 3.5 years)
  • PhD student at the Brain and Mind Centre
  • Recipient of a primary stipend scholarship
Paulette Isabel Jones Career Award $8,000
  • Domestic/international student
  • Submit thesis before 31 August
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in astronomy, space physics and exoplanet detection $37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Commencing PhD at the Faculty of Science
  • Holds First Class Honours or equivalent degree
  • Undertake research into astronomy, space, physics and exoplanet detection under the supervision of Professor Peter Tuthill
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Astroparticle Physics $29,863 p.a. (up to 3 years)
 
  • PhD within Faculty of Science 
  • Hold an honours degree 
  • Research in Astroparticle Physics
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in an Australian Chemistry Curriculum $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Higher Degree by Research course within the School of Chemistry
  • Research into the production of an Australian chemistry curriculum
  • Holds Honours or Master degree 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Protein Bioconjugation Chemistry $29,863 p.a. (up to 2.5 years)
  • PhD student at the School of Chemistry
  • Research in protein bioconjugation chemistry
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Materials for Hydrogen Storage $29,863 p.a. (up to 1.75-3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Masters br Research or PhD
  • Research into Hydrogen Storage 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Phage Therapy for Non-Typhoidal Salmonella Infection $40,000 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • PhD student in the Faculty of Science
  • Undertake a research project named, ‘Phage Therapy for Non-Typhoidal Salmonella Infection.’
Postgraduate Research Supplementary Scholarship in Chemistry Various
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research student within School of Chemistry
  • Current primary scholarship recipient 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Health Care Hybrid Life Cycle Assessment $40,109 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • PhD within School of Physics
  • Research in health care carbon foot printing
Research Scholarship in Biomedical Data Science for Single Cell Omics $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • PhD
  • Research in statistical bioinformatics and data science with the Sydney Precision Data Science Centre
The L E R Tonnet and Family Scholarship in Chemistry USYD RTP (up to 3.5 years)
  • Masters by Reseach or PhD students
  • Research in physical chemistry
  • Hold an honours or masters
The Reid and Colleen Docherty Scholarship in Health Related Research $28,597 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Australian citizen or Australian permenant resident
  • Full-time PhD in the School of Chemistry
  • Health-related research in chemistry or biochemistry
  • Applied and considered for a RTP Stipend Scholarship
The R.J.W. Le Fevre Research Travelling Scholarship Up to $3,500
  • Current female student enrolled full-time in a Masters by Research or PhD within the School of Chemistry
  • Presenting a paper or poster at an academic international conference between the 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. 
Victor Cromack and Melba Alma Harris Cromack Scholarship $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
 
  • Full-time PhD in the School of Chemistry
  • Research in Chemistry
  • Applied and considered for a RTP Stipend Scholarship
Yim Family Foundation PhD Top Up Scholarship $5,000 p.a. (up to 1 year)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD student
  • Research into chemistry, mathematics, molecular bioscience or physics