Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Postgraduate research scholarships

From research travel and philosophy to languages and education, we have a wide range of scholarships available for international arts and social sciences 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 research scholarships for Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences students in the table below.

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

Scholarship	Value	Eligibility	Open date	Close date
Carole Muller Award	$35,000 p.a. or tuition fees	Enrolled in a PhD Researching Balinese culture, art or history Hold an honours or master's degree	TBC	TBC
Carole Muller Award (Fieldwork)	$3000 to $5000	Enrolled in a PhD Undertaking research in the field of Balinese culture, art or history need to undertake travel as part of their research	24 March 2022	20 April 2022
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Doctoral Research Travel Grant Scheme	Up to $7500	PhD or professional doctorate student Applying for research outside of Sydney	28 March 2022	2 May 2022
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Scholarship	Stipend, Tuition Fees, SSAF and OSHC for up to 3.5 years	PhD student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Hold an honours or Master's degree, or have sufficient professional experience	19 August 2022	31 October 2022
John Anthony Gilbert (Humanities) Research Grant	Up to $15,000	PhD, Doctor of Arts or Doctor of Social Sciences student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Undertake research in humanities Be able to demonstrate travel is essential to the completion of your research	4 July 2022	29 July 2022
Kerkyasha rian and Kayikian Fund for Armenian Studies	TBC	Honours, master's by research or PhD student or academic affiliate Undertaking research in 19th century or earlier Armenian studies	14 January 2022	30 March 2022
Nicholas Anthony Aroney Research Fund	TBC	Master's by research or PhD, or academic affiliate in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Undertaking research in Greek language, culture or history	14 January 2022	30 March 2022
P olymnia and Aimilia Kallinikos Scholarship	$2800	Enrolled in a master's by research or PhD at an Australian university (Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens member) Researching Greek Studies up to 1453 AD Must travel either to Greece or a neighbouring country	18 January 2022	30 March 2022
Sydney Environment Institute Postgraduate Research Scholarship	University of Sydney RTP stipend rate for up to 3.5 years	PhD student Conduct research with the Sydney Environment Institute	18 March 2022	14 April 2022
Sydney Environment Institute Progression Scholarship	$35,950 p.a. (for up to 1 year)	PhD student researching one of the core areas of Sydney Environment Institute's (SEI) collaborative work Completed at least one year of full-time PhD candidature	18 March 2022	14 April 2022
The Frank Coaldrake Scholarship	$4000	Master's by research or PhD student at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Researching in the area of Japanese or other East Asian studies	25 March 2022	21 April 2022
The Khyentse Foundation Scholarship	US$25,000 p.a.	Master of Arts (Research), Master of Philosophy or PhD student Research Buddhist studies	14 December 2021	12 January 2022
The Wentworth Fellowship	$5000 p.a.	Full-time PhD, DArts or DSocSci student Hold an honours degree Researching humanities or social sciences Need to travel to England and Europe Over 25	26 May 2020	23 June 2020
Dr Helen Marchant-Pritchard Memorial Scholarship	Up to $6000	Postgraduate research student in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work Research in the field of social work or social policy	7 June 2022	5 July 2022
Romy Waterlow Fellowship Trust	$6000	Hold a degree or diploma in social welfare, social work, psychology or related area Undertaking research in the field of social work or work in the area of HIV Experience working in the area of HIV/AIDS Demonstrate program completion and/or of training in HIV/AIDS or related area	31 March 2022	27 April 2022
The Alexander Mackie Research Fellowship	Up to $18,000	Postgraduate research student in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work Researching education Pursuing research overseas Under 30 years of age	11 July 2022	5 August 2022
Thomas and Ethel Mary Ewing Scholarships	$45,000 p.a. + tuition fees	Postgraduate research student undertaking research in the field of education Travelling interstate/overseas as part of your degree	27 September 2021	27 October 2021
Thomas and Ethel Mary Ewing Scholarships (Travelling Research)	Up to $20,000	Postgraduate research student in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work Undertake travel for your degree	25 March 2022	21 April 2022
Thomas T Roberts Education Fellowship	Up to $18,500	Full-time master's by research or PhD student Conduct research in education Need to undertake overseas travel Under 35 years of age	17 August 2022	14 September 2022
AR Davis Postgraduate Research Memorial Scholarship	Up to $5000	Enrolled in a PhD in the Department of Chinese Studies or the Department of Japanese Studies	11 January 2022	31 January 2022
Maria Teresa Savio Hooke Research Scholarship in Italian Studies	Tuition fees (up to 3.5 years)	PhD student in the School of Languages and Cultures Italian studies research	17 March 2022	27 April 2022
Modern Greek Studies Foundation Award	$6000 p.a.	Enrolled in a MPhil or PhD Researching modern Greek and/or Byzantine studies	28 February 2022	29 March 2022
The Ch inese Studies Travelling Bursary	$5000	Chinese studies student Plan to travel to China and study at a Chinese university	6 July 2022	10 August 2022
The Frances Merenda Travelling Scholarship	$5000	Undergraduate or postgraduate student Undertaking an approved exchange, further studies or research in Italy	6 July 2022	10 August 2022
The Frederick Sefton Delmer Scholarship	10,000 p.a.	Full-time in a master's by research or PhD in Germanic Studies Hold an honours degree or a Master of Arts	29 April 2022	26 May 2022
The Politis Family Scholarship in Modern Greek and/or Byzantine Studies	$2000	Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework student Studying modern Greek or Byzantine studies	24 March 2022	22 April 2022
The Raymond Hsu Scholarship	$5000 or $10,000	Postgraduate research student in the Department of Chinese Studies	14 December 2021	31 January 2022
The Sakuko Matsui Australia-Japan Friendship Scholarships	Up to $8000	Domestic students studying Japanese studies International students from Japan	9 May 2022	30 May 2022
The Sakuko Matsui Postgraduate Travel Scholarship in Japanese Studies	$5000	Masters by Research or PhD student Undertaking research in Japanese Studies Wanting to travel to Japan as part of your studies	4 July 2022	29 July 2022
The T M Hsiao Scholarship	$1500	Chinese studies student planning to study honours	5 November 2021	25 March 2022
Arthur Macquarie Travelling Scholarship	Up to $15,000	PhD or Doctor of Arts student Demonstrate that travel is required for your studies	10 August 2022	21 September 2022
Dame Leonie Kramer Postgraduate Research Scholarship	$8000	Master's by research or PhD student at the Department of English, School of Literature, Art and Media Researching Australian literature	28 March 2022	25 April 2022
Stanley Sinclair Bequest Scholarship	$2,500 to $5,000	Full-time postgraduate student Studying in the School of Literature, Art and Media	25 March 2022	21 April 2022
The Reverend and Mrs F W A Roberts Prize	$45,000 or $10,000	Masters by research or PhD student at the Department of English Hold a first class honours Eligible and apply for RTP stipend scholarship	N/A	N/A
The Rosemary Samios Awards in Scottish Gaelic Studies	Up to $6000	Current student Studying an approved programme in Scotland	6 July 2022	10 August 2022
The Zhuanglin Hu Postgraduate Research Support Scholarship in Linguistics	Up to $1500	Postgraduate research student in the Linguistics Officially accepted to present a paper or poster at a conference, symposium or workshop, or enrolled or confirmed to participate in an event or activity that will advance your core research aims Applied for the maximum number of PRSS applications, be applying given a shortfall in PRSS funding received, or are not eligible to apply for PRSS funding	25 August 2022	8 September 2022
Australasian Pioneers' Club Travel Research Scholarship	Up to $12,000	Master's by research or PhD student Undertaking research in Australian History Applying for research travel funding	4 July 2022	29 July 2022
Carlyle Greenwell Research Scholarship	Up to $10,000	Honours, Master of Arts (Research), MPhil or PhD student in the Department of Archaeology	24 March 2022	20 April 2022
GC Henderson Research Scholarship	Minimum RTP stipend rate	Postgraduate research student in the Department of Anthropology, Archaeology or History Research into the history of the South Sea Islands	TBC	TBC
John Frazer Scholarship	$5000 (honours) and $8500 (master's)	Enrolled in a BA (Hons), BA/BAS (Hons), BAS (Hons), master's by research or PhD at the Department of History, School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry Willing to research in the field of history	25 March 2022	21 April 2022
Postgraduate Equity Scholarship in Gender and Cultural Studies	$6000	Enrolled in or starting a postgraduate degree in the Department of Gender and Cultural Studies Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, or demonstrate hardship or disadvantage	25 March 2022	13 May 2022
Carlyle Greenwell Completion Scholarshi p	$17,500	Domestic or international MPhil or PhD student in Anthropology	17 June 2022	30 June 2022
Carlyle Greenwell Postgraduate Fieldwork Scholarship	Up to $20,000	Enrolled in an honours degree, Master of Arts (Research), MPhil or PhD in the Department of Anthropology Conducting research in anthropology	14 January 2022	28 March 2022
Carlyle Greenwell Postgraduate Scholarship	$45,000 p.a. (up to 4 years)	Master's by research or PhD student in Anthropology	5 May 2022	29 June 2022
Carlyle Greenwell Support Grant	Up to $10,000	Master's by research or PhD student in Anthropology Satisfactorily progressing through your degree Applying for funding for any activity the supports your research	16 May 2022	9 June 2022
Governor Phillip Scholarship	Approx $72,600 p.a.	University of Oxford first class honours graduate Master of Philosophy student in the School of Social and Political Sciences	15 August 2022	1 December 2022
Peace and Conflict Studies Postgraduate Scholarship Fund	$6400	Master of Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies) or PhD students researching peace and conflict	1 March 2022	31 March 2022
Peter Lawrence Memorial Scholarship	TBC	Enrolled in the Department of Anthropology in an Honours, Master of Arts (Research), MPhil, or PhD degree Be applying for funding	24 March 2022	20 April 2022
Research Scholarship in Solar Solutions to Improve Energy Affordability	$35,000 p.a. (up to 3 years)	Full-time PhD student Undertaking interdisciplinary and collaborative research across the fields of political economy and/or sociology Hold first class honours degree	7 March 2022	3 April 2022
RN Spann Scholarship	$2500 or $5000	Master's by research or PhD within the School of Social and Political Sciences Conduct research in the field of public policy and administration	28 Mar 2022	25 April 2022
The Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Scholarship – SCA Student Travel	$10,000	SCA student Accepted into an approved travel program	TBC	TBC
The Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Scholarship – Travel	$10,000 or $30,000	SCA graduate Meet the definition of emerging or mid-career/established categories	19 April 2022	14 June2022 (5pm)
The Hellenic Club Postgraduate Research Studentship in Classical Archaeology	Up to $15,000	Master's by research or PhD student Undertaking research in classic archaeology	20 June 2022	15 July 2022
Dorothy Cameron Fellowship	$12,500	Master's by research or PhD student Researching the role of women (in belief systems and rituals) in societies from the Palaeolithic to the Bronze Age Applying for expenses funding	8 July 2022	5 August 2022
David Harold Tribe Postgraduate Research Fellowship	$15,000	Master's by research or PhD student Conducting research in symphony, sculpture, poetry, fiction, or philosophy Passed the first year progression assessment	30 August 2022	27 September 2022
W. H. and Elizabeth M. Deane Archaeology Scholarship	$6,500	Research should be interdisciplinary in nature, specifically incorporating both linguistic and archaeological approaches and methodologies in both the project design and implementation Applying for funding to support fieldwork Demonstrate financial hardship or disadvantage	22 August 2022	16 September 2022
FASS International Postgraduate Research Completion Scholarship	Tuition fees for one research period	International student PhD student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Research significantly impacted by COVID-19 Granted a University of Sydney research period fee waiver for one research period	Ongoing	Ongoing
Postgraduate Research Progression Scholarship in Australian History	University of Sydney RTP stipend rate (up to 6 months)	Master's by research or PhD student Undertaking research in Austraian History	16 June 2022	13 July 2022
Postgraduate Research Support Scholarship in Australian History	Up to $20,000	Master's by research or PhD student Funding for expenses that will be incurred as part of your research	4 July 2022	29 July 2022
Raymond Debus Completion Scholarship in Education	University of Sydney RTP stipend rate (pro-rata) for 6 months	Master's by research or PhD student in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work Undertaking research in the field of Education	7 February 2022	3 March 2022
Joan Allsop Postgraduate Research Support Scholarship	Up to $10,000	Master's by research or PhD student in history Undertaking research in Australian history Applying for specific research project funding prior to spending	1 May 2022	30 June 2022
John Rector Scholarship in Jewish Studies	Up to $,4000 p.a. (for up to 1 year)	Full-time student in an Honours, Master of Arts, Master of Philosophy or PhD Undertaking Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish studies	4 July 2022	29 July 2022
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Climate Change Mitigation	$20,000 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Commencing PhD student at the Sydney Environment Institute Conducting research into governing the political economy of lithium mining in Australia for renewable energy Hold an undergraduate degree in humanities and social sciences and an honours degree (first class or second class upper) or equivalent in a relevant discipline Have demonstrated commitment to environmental issue	1 September 2022	1 December 2022
Lady Galleghan Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Australian Literature	$45,000 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Master's by research or PhD student in English Researching Australian Literature	N/A	N/A
G. S. Caird Scholarships (Supplementary)	Up to $15,900 p.a. (up to 3 years)	Recipient of an ARC funded stipend scholarship in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Recipient of a Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Climate Change Mitigation, or Knowledge Production and Conflict-Affected States Award	N/A	N/A
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Opioid policy and use in Indonesia	$35, 950 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)	Domestic/international full-time PhD student Hold First Class Honours or equivalent Research component in a related social science field such as Indonesian Studies, Policy Studies, Public Health, Sociology, Law, or Asian Studies	22 July 2022	31 August 2022
Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship in Visual Arts Research	University of Sydney RTP stipend rate for up to 3.5 years	PhD student in the Sydney College of Arts Conduct research into visual art Demonstrate a need to undertake travel as part of your research	15 August 2022	International applicants - 30 September 2022 Domestic applicants - 31 October 2022
The Zelda Stedman Artist Scholarship	$2,000	Enrolled in one of the listed degrees at Sydney College of the Arts Demonstrate financial disadvantage or hardship	TBC	TBC
Knowledge Production and Conflict-Affected States Award	$27,609 p.a. (for up to 3.5 years)	PhD in Government and International Relations Conduct research in local knowledge and terrorism/violence in conflict-affected states Originally from a conflict-affected state or a refugee background	22 August 2022	16 September 2022
Postgraduate Travel Bursary in Classics and Ancient History	$1,980	Masters by Research or PhD students Conducting research in classics and ancient history Travel outside Australia	23 August 2022	6 October 2022
Lucy Firth Postgraduate Research Scholarship in History of Philosophy	Mininum RTP stipend rate (up to 3 years)	PhD student Hold a Bachelor of Arts with honours, an honours or master's degree Research into the history of philosophy, focus on the work on women philosophers in the long eighteenth and/or nineteenth centuries	1 November 2022	31 January 2023
Daniel Cooper Postgraduate Research Scholarship	University of Sydney’s RTP stipend rate (up to 3.5 years)	PhD student in School of Humanities Researching Classical Literature Hold an honours, master's or equivalent degree in Classics and Ancient History or related field	9 September 2022	1 December 2022
Colonel George Johnston Postgraduate Research Scholarship	University of Sydney’s RTP stipend rate (up to 3.5 years)	Researching Australian History Hold an honours, master's or equivalent degree in History or related field Applied for a RTP scholarship	21 September 2022	31 October 2022
The Maria Teresa Savio Hooke Fieldwork Scholarship in Italian Studies	$8,300	PhD student in Italian Studies, School of Languages and Cultures Applying for fieldwork funding prior to spending	28 September 2022	1 November 2022