Are you a prospective PhD or MPhil candidate seeking fully funded postgraduate research in Australia? The University Postgraduate Awards (UPAs) 2025 at the University of Wollongong (UOW) offer a tax-free stipend of $35,522 AUD per annum (indexed annually) to cover living expenses for up to 3.5 years (PhD) or 2 years (MPhil). With a limited number of awards allocated on merit each year, UPAs support both domestic and international students across diverse faculties—Engineering, Science, Business, Arts, Health, and more. Applications close May 23, 2025 for international candidates and October 3, 2025 for domestic candidates. Don’t miss your chance to join a world-class research community in Humanities, STEM, Health, and Social Sciences at UOW!
About the University Postgraduate Awards (UPAs)
The UPAs are designed to help high-achieving research students focus on their studies by providing a living stipend. Available exclusively to PhD and Master of Philosophy candidates at UOW, these awards are distributed annually based on academic merit and research potential.
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Faculties & Research Areas
UPAs cover a broad spectrum of disciplines within UOW’s four faculties:
Faculty of Business and Law
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Eligible Study Areas include, but are not limited to:
- Engineering & Information Technology
- Environmental & Biological Sciences
- Health & Medical Sciences
- Computer Science & Mathematics
- Business, Finance & Economics
- Creative & Performing Arts
- Humanities, Social Sciences & Advocacy
- Law, Communications & Media
- Psychology & Human Behaviour
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Scholarship Details
- Stipend Amount: $35,522 AUD per annum (tax-free)
- Duration:
- PhD: 3.5 years full-time
- MPhil: 2 years full-time
- Indexation: Annual cost-of-living adjustments
Eligibility & Application Process
Who Can Apply?
Domestic and international students commencing a PhD or MPhil at UOW
Current UOW students or future applicants
Application Steps:
Apply for your degree through the UOW Apply Online portal.
Indicate your interest in the University Postgraduate Award when prompted.
Submit required documentation (academic transcripts, research proposal, CV) as part of your degree application.
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Key Deadlines:
International Applications: May 23, 2025
Domestic Applications: October 3, 2025
Successful applicants will commence their UPA in the Autumn session following their application.
Contact Information
For questions about the UPA or the application process, contact the Graduate Research School:
- Email: [email protected]
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