La Trobe University Graduate Research Scholarship 2027

The La Trobe University Graduate Research Scholarship 2027 provides funding opportunities for international and domestic students seeking to pursue PhD research at La Trobe University in Australia. The scholarships are generally linked to specific research projects across a range of academic disciplines.

Eligible applicants can receive financial support while undertaking doctoral research, with scholarship opportunities that may include tuition coverage, a substantial annual stipend, thesis support, and relocation assistance.

Scholarship Overview

About the Scholarship

The La Trobe University Graduate Research Scholarships are available to international and domestic students undertaking doctoral research at La Trobe University. Scholarship opportunities are generally attached to specific research projects across areas such as Arts, Education, Engineering, Computing, Medicine, and other disciplines.

Applicants are expected to identify a suitable funded research project and contact the primary supervisor. Where a project requires supervisor support or an invitation, eligible candidates may then be invited to submit a full PhD and scholarship application according to La Trobe University's instructions.

Scholarship Benefits

Eligibility Criteria

• Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• Meet La Trobe University's admission requirements for a PhD.
• Meet the requirements specified by the particular research project.
• Have relevant academic or research experience where required.
• Prepare the required application documents.
• For international applicants, satisfy the applicable English-language requirements.

Required Documents

• Completed application form.
• CV or résumé.
• Academic transcripts.
• Research proposal, where required.
• Research thesis or relevant publications, where applicable.
• Letters of recommendation.
• Evidence of English-language proficiency.
• Any additional documents required by the selected project.

How to Apply

1. Press the Apply Now button below to access the official scholarship page.
2. Check that you meet the La Trobe PhD admission requirements.
3. Browse the available project-based PhD scholarships.
4. Select one suitable research project.
5. Review the specific eligibility requirements for that project.
6. Contact the project's primary supervisor by email.
7. Send the supervisor a statement explaining your interest and research goals, academic transcripts, research thesis or relevant publications if available, and your CV.
8. Wait for the supervisor to assess your suitability.
9. Do not submit the full online application before receiving an invitation from the primary supervisor where the project requires supervisor invitation.
10. Once invited, complete the PhD and scholarship application according to La Trobe's instructions.
11. International applicants should select “Project-based PhD Scholarship OR La Trobe Industry Research Scholarship” and complete the required Research Statement Form.

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