Fully Funded Western Sydney University Scholarship in Australia 2026

Western Sydney University provides a range of scholarships to support domestic and international higher degree research candidates to study in Australia. The Western Sydney University Project Scholarships provides fully funded opportunities that covers tuition fees, and provides a living allowance of $42,440 per year for up to 3 years of study at the institution.

Eligibility: 

• be motivated domestic and international PhD candidate

• Hold qualifications and experience equal to one of the following:

• an Australian First Class Bachelor (Honours) degree,
• coursework Masters with at least 25% research component,
• Research Masters degree, or
• equivalent overseas qualifications.

Value: 

The benefits of the Western Sydney University Scholarships include;

• Tuition-fee coverage (supported by the Research Training Program (RTP)).
• Annual living stipend between $35,188 to $42,440 for a period of 3 years.
• Exceptional candidates will get up to $5000 in additional scholarships per annum.
• International students are eligible for Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) insurance.

Other benefits the scholarship offers include;

• Training in experimental design, microbiome manipulation, field and glasshouse experimentation, and advanced ecological statistics
• Experience with microbiome sampling, sequencing, and bioinformatic analyses.
• Exposure to applied industry-focused research opportunities.
• Mentorship in scientific writing, communication, and career development
• A supportive and collaborative interdisciplinary research environment
• Opportunities for publication, conference travel, industry engagement, and professional networking

Deadline: October 30, 2026
Type: Postgraduate
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Host Country: Australia