About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
Applications open on 1 April 2026 and close on 31 October 2026. The scholarship supports future graduate research study and is available for both Master’s by Research and Doctoral (PhD) candidates.
Purpose and Academic Focus
The scholarship is intended to support research that advances understanding, protection, and promotion of human rights. It encourages interdisciplinary inquiry into legal, political, social, and cultural dimensions of human rights issues.
Applicants are expected to undertake research that contributes meaningfully to the human rights field, both academically and through broader societal engagement.
Key focus areas include:
Human rights law and policy
Social justice and equality
Indigenous rights and reconciliation
International human rights frameworks
Humanitarian and development studies
Political and ethical dimensions of human rights
Scholarship Benefits
The Human Rights Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support to successful candidates, ensuring they can fully dedicate themselves to their research.
The benefits include:
Full tuition fee remission for the duration of the degree
Living allowance of approximately AUD $44,500 per year (2026 rate), indexed annually
Support duration of up to 2 years for Master’s by Research or up to 3.5–4 years for Doctoral studies
Relocation allowance of AUD $2,000 for interstate moves or AUD $3,000 for international relocation
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students requiring a student visa
Additional limited paid leave provisions, including sick, maternity, and parenting leave
The total value of the scholarship ranges between approximately AUD $89,000 and $155,000 depending on study level and duration
How to apply