University of Tasmania Scholarships 2026 in Australia (Fully Funded)

The University of Tasmania has officially launched its Scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year. These fully funded opportunities are open to both domestic and international students aiming to pursue Master’s or PhD-level research across diverse academic fields, including Arts, Law and Education; Health and Medicine; Sciences and Engineering; Business and Economics. Application deadline is 1 October 2025, and applicants must apply through the university portal, often coordinating with prospective supervisors.

Eligibility

• Open to both domestic and international students
• Must hold a relevant prior degree: graduate degree for Master’s, Master’s or equivalent for PhD
• Preference given to applicants in strategic research areas
• Specific donor-funded scholarships (e.g. Indigenous, fields-specific) have additional eligibility criteria

Program Dates/Location

• Deadline: 1 October 2025 for main scholarships
• Location: University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia
• Commencement: 2026 academic year
• Scholarship Durations:
  • Master’s: 2 years FTE
  • PhD: 3–3.5 years FTE depending on the scholarship
• Donor-funded scholarships like Elevate, Indigenous, Westpac, etc., also close around 1 October 2025 (some have earlier steps)

Program Benefits

• Core stipend (RTP or TGRS): AUD 33,511 per annum (2025 rate, indexed annually)
• Living allowance, tuition waivers, and relocation allowance up to AUD 2,000
• Top-up scholarships, examples include:
  • Elevate: up to AUD 150,000 over 3.5 years
  • Professor Richard Scolyer AO Research Innovation PhD Scholarship: AUD 10,000 p.a. top-up for up to 3.5 years
  • Baillieu Research Scholarship: AUD 8,500 p.a. top-up for 3.5 years
  • Dr Daphne Cooper Scholarship: AUD 3,500 p.a. top-up for 3.5 years
  • Dr Ralph Bick Research Scholarship: AUD 7,500 p.a. top-up for 1 year (biochemistry preference)
  • Limestone Valley How Family PhD Scholarship: AUD 10,000 p.a. top-up plus AUD 30,000 support package (covers items like health cover, travel, development) for 3.5 years

Note: Applicants must still secure admission and a supervisor first from the university, and some donor scholarships (like Baillieu) have special conditions (e.g., family lineage).

Research Areas 

• Core scholarship opportunities across:
  • Arts, Law and Education
  • Health and Medicine
  • Sciences and Engineering
  • Business and Economics

Required Documents

• Apply via the UTAS Apply Now portal
• General application includes: research degree application, indication in comments of interest in scholarship(s)
  • Applicants must first be admitted to the University of Tasmania and secure a supervisor first to be eligible for the scholarship
• For donor-funded scholarships, also include:
  • Statement in application comments field specifying which top-up scholarship you’re applying for (e.g., Elevate, Baillieu, etc.)
  • Supplementary documents if required (e.g. statutory declaration for Baillieu scholarship lineage criteria)
• After submission, send email to GraduateResearch.Scholarships@utas.edu.au with your name, application ID, and scholarship name

Application Process

1. Coordinate with a prospective supervisor, especially for specific research projects
2. Apply online via the official UTAS portal, indicating interest in scholarships in the form’s comments section
3. Submit by 1 October 2025 for most scholarships
4. Follow up via email: after application, email GraduateResearch.Scholarships@utas.edu.au with your details for scholarship consideration

For more detailed information, please visit the University of Tasmania Scholarships  Website