Higher Degree by Research Application Portal

This scholarship is provided to encourage HDR research into the conservation of native flora on the Ridge Hill Shelf, the Darling Escarpment and the adjacent plateau (to 10kms east from the Darling Escarpment) extending from Muchea to Dardanup.

The scholarship includes a stipend equivalent in value to a RTP stipend, and a $5,000 research award to support research.

This scholarship is available to 

• domestic applicants, and UWA international students, who are eligible to apply during the 2026 Domestic Scholarship Round, and
• are enrolling in the School of Biological Science.

Apply for scholarship and admission, via the Application Portal on this site.

Applicants must demonstrate that intended research is within the purpose of the scholarship; and include evidence of support from the proposed academic supervisor who is a member of the School of Biological Science.

Graduate Research School via askUWA.

This scholarship is available in the:

• 2026 Domestic Scholarship Round (closing date 31/10/25)

for commencement in early 2026.