Scholarships
UNSW support postgraduate researchers by providing a variety of scholarships. These scholarships range from annual stipends, living allowances and tuition fee costs; to travel scholarships and supplements.
Scholarships are available to support both new and continuing postgraduate researchers.
The UNSW Graduate Research School website provides detailed information about domestic, international, travel and other discipline related scholarships.
Arts & Social Sciences scholarships and awards
International research candidates
The following scholarships are available for international research candidates wishing to undertake a higher degree by research at UNSW Arts & Social Sciences.
UNSW scholarships
- Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (RTP)
- University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA)
- Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) plus a Research Stipend
Visit the UNSW Graduate Research School website for more information including guidelines and application dates.
Home country joint scholarship programs
A number of strategic joint scholarships are available from applicants' home countries for research study. Visit the UNSW Graduate Research School website for a full list of available scholarships.
Australian Government scholarships
The Australian Government offer a range of Scholarships and Fellowships for international applicants from participating countries. These include:
For more information visit the UNSW Graduate Research School website.
Costs and fees
Prospective research students should also consider the financial costs and fees associated with higher research study.
You can find out more about costs and fees at the Graduate Research School website.
Doing research can be costly and the Faculty provides assistance towards meeting those costs. In the research proposal that is part of your application you are required to address the costs of your proposed research.