Applications open in the second half of the calendar year, more information will be provided closer to applications opening.

Applicants must fulfil these conditions to be eligible to apply for the scholarships.

1. The applicant must be admitted into full time post-graduate study.
2. The applicant must not be more than a third of the way through their PhD.
3. The applicant must submit at least two referee reports on the GRDC template, including from the proposed principal supervisor. If your referee would prefer to submit their report directly to GRDC, please email tenders@grdc.com.au for further instructions.
4. The applicant must be awarded a Research Training Programs (RTP) scholarship or equivalent. International students must be awarded a university tuition fee waiver and living allowance.

Applicants must show proof of scholarship. If outcome of RTP applicant or equivalent is unknown at the time of your application, success in receiving a GRDC will be dependent on the student confirming they have been awarded an RTP or equivalent prior to contracting.

Only those students who are successful in gaining a base scholarship will be considered eligible for GRDC funding support. The GRDC will provide successful applicants with a tax free top-up.

Application details and further information will be available via the GRDC's Website.