Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Scholarships for Higher Degree by Research Candidates are awarded annually on a competitive basis to the top ranking applicants. James Cook University (JCU) offers a range of competitive scholarships for domestic, domestic indigenous and international applicants.

The scholarships provide a stipends or living allowance during your postgraduate research candidature.

Application deadlines for scholarships:

  • 30 September 2017 for International applicants.
  • 14 November 2017 for Domestic applicants.
  • 31 October 2017 for all AIMS@JCU applicants (International and Domestic)

Research scholarships

Prestige Research Scholarships
Apply now for one of the ten scholarships for outstanding Doctorate or Research Masters. Applications close 14 November 2017.
Research Training Program and James Cook University Postgraduate Research Scholarships
Research Training Program Scholarship (RTPS) and James Cook University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (JCUPRS) applications close 14th November.
Australian Institute of Marine Science Scholarships
AIMS@JCU scholarships are competitive scholarships are open research applicants for a stipend for 4 years and more. Applications close 31st October.
Cyclone Testing Station Scholarships
Cyclone Testing Station is seeking a postgraduate research student(s) to be a part of its research team.
Other Externally Funded Research Scholarships
If you are considering applying for a postgraduate research course at James Cook University another option for funding is externally funded research scholarships.
How to Apply
If you're interested in applying for any of JCU Post Graduate Research scholarships, find more about what you need to do submit your application on time.