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. 

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.

Some courses do have deadlines and applicants should check the course Handbook for further information.

Scholarship Rounds 

The next available scholarship rounds for enrolment in 2026 are:

• International Round: 1 July 2025 - 31 August 2025
• Domestic Round: 1 September 2025 - 31 October 2025 (this round includes UWA international students)

Project Scholarships

Once you have identified a suitable scholarship, you can submit an application by following the instructions outlined above.

Need Help?

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