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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. 

Agnes Campbell Research Scholarship $28,854 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD in Chemistry
  • Reseach involving Organic Chemistry
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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
5 December 2022 9 February 2023
Elevate Scholarship  Various
  • Domestic student
  • Identify as a woman
  • Commencing a STEM degree or Master of Business Administration (MBA) at an Australian University
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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 $28,597 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic student
  • 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
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Henry Bertie and Florence Mabel Gritton Research Scholarship Various
  • Commonwealth citizen or Australian permanent resident
  • PhD student (chemistry)
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Henry Bertie and Florence Mabel Gritton Research Scholarships $37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD students
  • Research in chemistry in relation to industry and agriculture
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John A Lamberton Research Scholarships Minimum RTP stipend or $7500 (for up to 3 years)
  • Masters by Research or PhD student
  • Enrolled in Engineering, Medicine and Health or Science
  • Research into natural products and/or relationships between chemical structure and biological activity
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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
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
 4 May 2022 14 August 2022
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in astronomy, space physics and exoplanet research $35,950 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 conduct research into astronomy, space, physics and exoplanet research under the supervision of Professor Peter Tuthill
1 March  2023 23 March 2023
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
24 November 2022 11 January 2023
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
11 July 2022 12 August 2022
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Citizen Science in Schools $28,854 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD with the School of Chemistry
  • Research in science education and communication
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
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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 
24 October 2022 02 December 2022
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 
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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
5 May 2022 19 May 2022

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 
27 March  2023 05 May  2023
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.’
6 March 2023 17 March 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
Postgraduate Research Stipend Scholarship in Chemical Biology $29,880 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Commencing PhD 
  • Research in organic synthesis and chemical biology
  • Relevant degrees
21 March 2023 03 April 2023
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
29 March 2023 03 May 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 Paulette Isabel Jones PhD Completion Scholarship $7,000 (for 3 months)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Currently enrolled PhD student
  • Expect to submit your thesis within 6 months from date of application
27 February 2023 23 March 2023
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

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26 August 2022

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
15 March 2023 28 April 2023
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
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
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

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 10 March 2023
Postgraduate Research Supplementary Scholarship in Marine Host- Microbiome Interactions $10,000 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • Domestic or international student
  • Full-time PhD in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences
  • Recipient of a primary scholarship
3 February 2023 10 March 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
William George Murrell Supplementary Scholarship $10,000
  • PhD student in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences
  • Researching microbiology
  • Awarded an RTP Scholarship
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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 $35,950 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 Statistical Bioinformatics and Data Science for Single Cell Spatial Genomics $35,950 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD with Maths and Stats
  • Research in statistical bioinformatics and data science
3 February 2023 22 February  2023
CSIRO Alumni Scholarship in Physics $6000
  • See page details
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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 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 Edna Briggs Scholarship in Physics Up to $6000
  • PhD or master's by research degree in physics
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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
  • 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 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
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Child Epilepsy $28,783 p.a. (up to 1.75-3.5 years)
  • Domestic or International student
  • MPhil or PhD
  • Research into neuropsychological aspects of developmental and epileptic encephalopathies
15 March 2023 30 March 2023
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
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
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Hugh Hughes Scholarship

Various

  • Postgraduate research student in veterinary science and animal production
  • Also applied for RTP scholarship
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James Ramage Wright Supplementary Scholarship $10,000 (up to 3 years)
  • Postgraduate research student in the Faculty of Science
  • Researching animal husbandry and animal production
  • Primary scholarship holder
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