Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarship are designed to support postgraduate students of outstanding research promise undertaking a higher degree by research at ECU. The scholarships are offered on the basis of academic merit and research performance. Successful applicants will be awarded either the ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarship or the RTP Stipend Scholarship.
HDR Scholarship allocations are allocated based on specific projects to ensure that scholarship allocations align with the research strengths, priorities and objectives of the University. The selection process is competitive, and assessment will be based on merit and ranking.
The University holds two competitive scholarship rounds opening for applications in approximately May and September each calendar year.
Allocation of project-based HDR scholarships typically involves three separate stages including:
*Not all scholarships awarded will require an Expression of Interest provided in Stage 2.
Potential Principal Supervisors are required to submit an Expression of Interest for the Project-Based Scholarship Scheme.
Before submitting an EOI, make sure you have read the HDR Scholarship Guidelines. The EOI form can found here and must be uploaded to the EOI submission.
For any enquiries relating to the project, supervision or outcome, please contact your School Associate Dean (Research).
For any enquiries relating to the application process, please contact grs@ecu.edu.au