Higher Degree by Research Application Portal

Title2026 Forrest Research Foundation PhD Scholarship
CourseDoctor of Philosophy
Description

The Forrest Research Foundation offers prestigious PhD scholarships to outstanding researchers from around the world to conduct paradigm-shifting research at any of Western Australia’s five universities.

The scholarship offers a stipend, onsite accommodation and a research support award.

https://www.forrestresearch.org.au/scholarship

Opportunity statusClosed
Open date01 Sep 2025
Close date19 Oct 2025
Eligibility

  • Open to applicants of all nationalities and from all research disciplines.

  • Applicants must demonstrate an outstanding academic track record, with a minimum GPA of 3.8 out of 4.0 (or equivalent).

  • Candidates should be creative thinkers, excellent communicators, and passionate researchers.

  • Applications that do not demonstrate a high academic record will not be shortlisted.

  • Applicants must meet the English language requirements for admission to a PhD at The University of Western Australia (UWA). This includes receiving the official outcome certificate by the scholarship application deadline.
Citizenship statusDomestic
International
Enrolment statusFuture student
How to apply

Applicants must be eligible for a RTP Scholarship at the nominated university of attendance.

  • apply for admission at UWA by submitting an application on this website,

AND

Contact

Forrest Research Foundation

Scholarship details
Scholarship typeStipend scholarship
Scholarship valueAUD $38,110 pa (2026)
Scholarship details
Scholarship typeAccommodation allowance
Scholarship valueAUD $25,740 pa (2026)
Scholarship details
Scholarship typeResearch allowance
Scholarship valueAUD $12,000 (total)
Course typeDoctorates