The ECU Industry Engagement PhD or MBR Scholarship Scheme provides a pathway for PhD or MBR candidates to link with an industry partner, community organisation or government agency.
The ECU Industry Engagement PhD or MBR Scholarship Scheme provides a pathway for PhD or MBR candidates to link with an industry partner, community organisation or government agency.
HDR Scholarships (RTP and ECUHDRS) are allocated based on projects to ensure that scholarship allocations align with the research strengths, priorities and objectives of the University.
Project-Based Scholarship Expressions of Interest are open to Research Supervisors in approximately February and June each calendar year. Further information and HDR Scholarship Guidelines are available to Research Supervisors on the Expression of Interest for Project-Based Allocation of HDR Scholarships webpage.
The competitive 2026 HDR Scholarship Main Round is now CLOSED. The next round will open early 2026 (dates to be advised).
(For supervisor to complete)
Please note, the 2026 EOI for this scheme has now CLOSED.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) offers prospective PhD candidates the opportunity to undertake doctoral studies in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth (UoP) through the ECU–UoP Joint PhD Program.
The ECU–UoP Joint PhD Scholarship is open to prospective PhD candidates from all disciplines, yet prioritisation will be given to research conducted in the fields of Defence, Cyber Security and Criminology. Under this scheme, one scholarship will be available at ECU each year for five years, commencing in 2026.
Please refer to the ECU–UoP Joint PhD Scholarship Scheme Expression of Interest Guidelines for scholarship contributions.
Successful candidates will benefit from joint supervision and gain access to the research expertise, world-class facilities, and support services of both ECU and UoP.
ECU’s competitive scholarship round typically opens in September each year. For further information see the scheme page.