Welcome

The University of Western Australia offers applicants a variety of opportunities to pursue a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) course.

Use the tabs above to discover more about our courses, research projects and scholarship opportunities.

Eligibility

Please check that you have the required background to be admitted to a HDR course at UWA. Visit the Graduate Research School to view the eligibility criteria.

Supervision

Search the UWA Research Repository to identify an academic supervisor to support you in your research journey.

Application

Applications may be submitted at any time and there is no application fee. 

Some courses do have application deadlines, these will be detailed in the course Handbook.

Create an account

When you have identified your course of choice, scroll down on that course page, click on the "Enquire here" button to create an account and submit an application.

Scholarship Rounds 

The dates of the scholarship rounds for enrolment in 2027 will be advertised shortly. Typically the dates are:

- International Round: July - August

- Domestic Round: September - October

Project Scholarships

Applicants for an advertised project scholarship can be submitted at any time following the instructions outlined in the advertisement.

Need Help?

Search askUWA FAQs or contact the Graduate Research School via askUWA.