Introduction:

Each year, Griffith University makes available several stipend scholarships for candidates of exceptional research potential to undertake a Higher Degree Research (HDR) program. These awards are known as the Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUPRS).

Eligibility for the Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUPRS):

• Be commencing or enrolled in an HDR program (for which GUPRS support is available) at Griffith University.
• Not be obtaining income from another source to pay the candidate's general living expenses. 
• Applicant must hold a bachelor's degree. 
• Have not obtained a degree at the same or higher level as the HDR program that the applicant is starting or enrolling in.
• Had not previously held the same or an equivalent scholarship.
• Have not held a Commonwealth Government Australia Award scholarship in the two years preceding the start of the award, unless the appropriate branch of the Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has approved this course of action.

Selection:

• Awardees are ranked and selected based on academic merit, research potential, and the quality of the research training environment in which their research project will be undertaken, taking into account the University’s strategic priorities. The selection process and criteria are as set out in Sections 5 and 6 of the Higher Degree Research Scholarship Policy.
• Applicants offered a GUPRS may have their scholarship changed to a Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend if one becomes available and if they meet the criteria to be awarded an RTP Stipend.

Benefits:

• Tuition fees
• Stipend of $33,480 (2024 rate)
• Relocation Allowance
• Leave Entitlements.