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.

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	N/A	N/A
George Harris Scholarship (Geology and Geophysics)	$1250	PhD student at the School of Geoscience Researching geology or geophysics	N/A	N/A
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Geology and Geophysics	$28,870 p.a. (up to 3 years)	Domestic/international student Research into the mechanical and seismic structure Full-time PhD student in the School of Geosciences	30 May 2022	17 June 2022
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Multifunctional Rural Regions	$37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student Current or commencing PhD student within School of Geosciences	23 October 2023	20 November 2023
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	N/A	N/A
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	N/A	N/A
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	N/A	N/A
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	N/A	N/A

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	TBC	TBC
Christian Rowe Thornett Stipend and Supplementary Scholarships	$29,873 p.a. + $10,000 p.a. (for up to 3 years)	Full-time PhD student Conduct research in the field of agriculture	29 March 2023	26 April 2023
Francis Henry Loxton Stipend and Supplementary Scholarships	$29,873 p.a. + $10,000 p.a. (for up to 3 years)	Full-time PhD student Conduct research in the field of agriculture Applied for RTP Scholarship Male	29 March 2023	26 April 2023
Irvine Armstrong Watson Scholarship	$1,000	Full-time master's by research or PhD student Research with the Sydney Institute of Agriculture	29 March 2023	26 April 2023
Postgraduate Research Scholarships in Ornamental Horticulture	$37,207 (2023 rate) (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic student PhD within School of Life and Environmental Sciences Background in agricultural science or horticulture Willing to undertake research in ornamental horticulture	TBC	TBC
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Poultry Science	$29,863 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic student Research within the Australian Layer hen industry Skilled in data analysis and statistical software Interest in conducting survey work and controlled experiments	TBC	TBC
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Soil Monitoring	$35,950 p.a. (up to 1.75 - 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student Research Masters or PhD within SOLES Soil monitoring research	3 February 2023	17 April 2023
School of Life and Environmental Sciences Postgraduate Research Scholarship	$28,854 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	N/A	N/A
The Thomas Lawrence Pawlett Stipend and Supplementary Scholarships	$29,873 p.a. + $10,000 p.a. (for up to 3 years)	Full-time Master's by Research or PhD student within the Sydney Institute of Agriculture Applied for RTP Scholarship	29 March 2023	26 April 2023
William George Murrell Supplementary Scholarship	$10,000	PhD student in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences Researching microbiology Awarded an RTP Scholarship	TBC	TBC

Philipp Hofflin International Research Travel Scholarship	$7,000	PhD in Mathematics and Statistics Completed first-year annual progress report Travelling to an overseas host institution to undertake research for up to two months	29 March 2023	28 April 2023
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Biomedical Data Science for Single Cell Omics	$35,950 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic student PhD Research in statistical bioinformatics and data science with the Sydney Precision Data Science Centre	TBC	TBC
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	N/A	N/A
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Mathematical Data Science	$37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) Academic Course Fee and SSAF (for international students)	Domestic/international student Master's by research or PhD within School of Mathematics and Statistics Research in theory of deep learning or machine learning.	25 September 2023	08 October 2023

Dr Peter Domachuk Scholarship	$9000	Enrolled in or have an unconditional offer to study a PhD in the School of Physics	12 July 2023	08 August 2023
CSIRO Alumni Scholarship in Physics	$6000	See page details	Various	Various
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	Ongoing	Ongoing
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Asteroseismology	$35,950 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student PhD in Physics Research into stellar astrophysics	2 August 2022	12 September 2022
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Radio Transients and Variables	$37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student Full-time studies in a PhD Holds an Honours degree or Masters degree Research into radio transients	16 August 2023	12 September 2023
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Quantum Optics Theory	$35,000 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	PhD with the School of Physics Research into quantum optics	29 April 2022	6 June 2022
The Alan Lyall Walker Scholarship for Postgraduate Research in Plasma Physics	Minimim RTP rate (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student Masters by Research or PhD	01 October 2023	12 November 2023
The Edna Briggs Scholarship in Physics	Up to $7,500	PhD or master's by research degree in physics	10 July 2023	06 August 2023
The Hunstead Merit Award for Astrophysics	$5000 pa for upto 3 years	PhD student with a primary supervisor at the Sydney Institute for Astronomy Domestic student Undergraduate degree from another university	N/A	N/A
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	27 March 2023	08 May 2023

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	29 August 2022	31 July 2023
Lucy Firth Sydney University Postgraduate Scholarship	$10,000	Australian citizen or permanent resident PhD student in the School of Psychology	29 August 2022	31 July 2023
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Cognitive Psychology of Pain	International student MPhil or PhD student within School of Psychology Hold honours (First or second class upper) or master's degree with research Research in cognitive psychology of pain	07 August 2023	20 November 2023
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Sleep Research to Transform Brain Ageing	$37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student PhD in Science Research in brain ageing in humans	14 August 2023	17 September 2023
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	12 August 2022	Until filled
School of Psychology Postgraduate Research Scholarship	$28,854 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic student Full-time PhD in the School of Psychology Applied and considered for a RTP Stipend Scholarship	N/A	N/A
Winifred O'Neill Sydney University Postgraduate Scholarship	$3000-$5000	Australian citizen or permanent resident Postgraduate research student in the School of Psychology	29 August 2022	31 July 2023

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	N/A	N/A
Combined Master's in Veterinary Studies/Clinical Studies Scholarship	$44,500 (up to 3 years)	Australian citizen or permanent resident Studying Master of Veterinary Studies and Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies	N/A	N/A
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	NA	NA
Hugh Hughes Scholarship	Various	Postgraduate research student in veterinary science and animal production Also applied for RTP scholarship	N/A	N/A
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	27 September 2023	11 October 2023
The Jean Walker Trust Fellowship	Various	Postgraduate research student in veterinary science and animal production Researching animal diseases Also applied for RTP scholarship	N/A	N/A
Postgraduate Research Scholarship for Development of novel and practical pain mitigation strategies for beef cattle	USYD RTP (up to 1.75 years)	Domestic student Masters by Research student within the Sydney School of Veterinary Science Research in novel pain mitigation strategies for beef cattle Hold an Honours degree Have a current Australian driver's license	TBC	TBC

Agnes Campbell Research Scholarship	$29,863 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student PhD in Chemistry Research involving Organic Chemistry	TBC	TBC
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	21 August 2023	01 September 2023
Barry and Joy Lambert Cannabinoid Research Scholarships	$30,000 pa (for up to 3.5 years)	Future or current PhD student at the University Hold an Honours or master's degree Research the therapeutic potential of cannabis and cannabinoids	TBC	TBC
Elevate Scholarship	Various	Domestic student Identify as a woman Commencing a STEM degree or Master of Business Administration (MBA) at an Australian University	See page for details	See page for details
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	N/A	N/A
Faculty of Science Research Stipend Scholarship	$37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Research Student in the Faculty of Science Applied and considered for a RTP Stipend Scholarship	N/A	N/A
Henry Bertie and Florence Mabel Gritton Medallist Award	$3,000	University of Sydney Medallist Undertaking chemistry research	TBC	TBC
Henry Bertie and Florence Mabel Gritton Research Scholarship	Various	Commonwealth citizen or Australian permanent resident PhD student (chemistry)	TBC	TBC
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	TBC	TBC
John A Lamberton Research Scholarships	Minimum 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	TBC	TBC
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	TBC	TBC
Paulette Isabel Jones Career Award	$7000	Domestic/international student Submit thesis before 30 September	31 August 2023	13 September 2023
PhD Scholarship in Surface Chemistry	$35,950 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	PhD student in School of Chemistry Holds First Class Honours or equivalent Supervised by Prof. Chiara Neto	TBC	TBC
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	15 August 2023	2 October 2023
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	TBC	TBC
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Developing Sustainable and Reliable Next-Generation Batteries	$37,207 p.a. (up to 3 years)	Domestic/international student Master’s by Research or PhD within Faculty of Science Hold an honours degree (First class or Second Class upper) or a master’s degree research in electrochemistry	TBC	TBC
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Fluorescent Sensing	$29,863 p.a. (up to 1.75-3.5 years)	Domestic/international student Masters or PhD in Chemistry Research into fluorescence sensing systems	TBC	TBC
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Amorphous Materials Characterisation	$35,950 p.a. stipend and tuition fees (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student PhD in Chemistry Research into in structure and properties of amorphous materials	TBC	TBC
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Biosynthetic Chemistry	$37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student Current or commencing Master's or PhD student within School of Chemistry Background in either chemistry or biochemistry	TBC	TBC
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Citizen Science in Schools	$29,863 p.a. (up to 3 years)	Domestic/international student PhD with the School of Chemistry Research in science education and communication	05 July 2023	08 September 2023
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Computational Chemistry	Minimum RTP Stipend rate (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student Research in computational chemistry Holds Honours degree or Masters degree	TBC	TBC
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Development of Advanced Porous Materials for Hydrogen Storage	$28,854 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic or international student PhD in Chemistry Research into metal organic frameworks and/or other porous materials.	TBC	TBC
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Development of Advanced Porous Materials for Hydrogen Storage	$28,854 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic or international student PhD in Chemistry Research into developing porous materials for hydrogen storage and/or hydrogen generation	TBC	TBC
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Engaging the Public in Peptide and Protein Science	Minimum RTP Stipend Rate (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student Masters by Research or PhD within the School of Chemistry Research in science communication	16 August 2023	19 November 2023
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in DNA Nanotechnology	$37,207 p.a. (up to 3 years)	Domestic/international student Master’s by research or PhD within the School of Chemistry Research into DNA nanotechnology and nanofabrication Background in chemistry, physics, biochemistry or biomedical engineering	TBC	TBC
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Fuel Cell for Resilience Energy Supply	$35,950 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student Admission into Masters by Research/PhD within School of Chemistry Holds an Honours degree or Masters degree	TBC	TBC
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Hydrogen Storage Materials	$37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student Masters by Research or PhD within Faculty of Science Research into hydrogen storage research	TBC	TBC
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Materials Chemistry	$29,880 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student PhD student within School of Chemistry Hold Honours Degree or Masters Degree Research in solid-state magnetic materials	TBC	TBC
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	TBC	TBC

Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Deep-time exploration for mineral deposits along convergent margins	$35,950 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic student Commencing PhD at the Faculty of Science Holds First Class Honours or equivalent degree	TBC	TBC
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.’	TBC	TBC
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Stem Cell Biology	$29,507 p.a. (up to 3 years)	Domestic/international student Masters by Research or PhD within the Faculty of Science Research in stem cell biology	TBC	TBC
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Synthetic Biology	$37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student PhD fulltime within School of Chemistry Research in Synthetic Biology Hold Honours (First Class or Second Class Upper) or Masters degree	26 July 2023	19 September 2023
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Urban Resilience in the Asia-Pacific	$35,950 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student Study PhD within the Faculty of Science Research about urban resilience infrastructure Hold an Honours degree or Masters degree in Geography Applied RTP Scholarship	TBC	TBC
Research Scholarship for Energy Resilience - Techno-Economy Analysis	$37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international student Research Student in School of Chemistry Holds an Honours degree or Masters degree	TBC	TBC
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	23 August 2023	2 October 2023
Science Centenary Fund Scholarship	$5,000	Offer to study a PhD at the Faculty of Science Graduate of the Faculty of Science Hold a primary scholarship that provides a stipend allowance	N/A	N/A
The L E R Tonnet and Family Scholarship in Chemistry	$28,854 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Masters by Reseach or PhD students Research in physical chemistry Hold an honours or masters	TBC	TBC
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	N/A	N/A
Victor Cromack and Melba Alma Harris Cromack Scholarship	$28,854 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic student Full-time PhD in the School of Chemistry Applied and considered for a RTP Stipend Scholarship	N/A	N/A
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	TBC	TBC