QUT is offering an MPhil Scholarships in Generative AI and Academic Research. The scholarship program provides a stipend, tuition fee support, and the chance to work with leading researchers.

To be eligible for the Scholarship at QUT, applicants must meet the entry requirements for the Master of Philosophy, including English language criteria, and enrol as full-time, internal students commencing in February 2026. They should hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 5 (on a 7-point scale), have a strong interest in generative AI and academic research, and submit a research proposal aligned with the scholarship topic.

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a major public research university located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Its motto, “the university for the real world,” highlights its strong focus on practical, industry-relevant education and research. QUT has two main campuses: the centrally located Gardens Point campus, which is nestled beside the Brisbane River and the City Botanic Gardens, and the Kelvin Grove campus, situated in a modern urban village.

Application Deadline: 28 September 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

• Department: Digital Media Research Centre

• Course Level: Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

• Award: Stipend of $37,010 per annum (up to 1.75 years) + tuition fee offset

• Access Mode: Online (application process)

• Number of Awards: NA

• Nationality: Australian, New Zealand, and International students

• The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Communication / Digital Media Research (MPhil program at QUT)

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Meet QUT’s Master of Philosophy entry requirements, including English language criteria

  • Enrol as a full-time, internal student and commence in February 2026

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) in a relevant field, with a GPA of at least 5 on a 7-point scale

  • Demonstrate strong interest in a 2-year research project on generative AI and academic research

  • Submit a research proposal aligned with the scholarship topic, showing the contribution of the proposed research

  • Show excellent potential for research

  • (Advantageous) Experience with qualitative digital communication and media research methods (e.g., policy analysis, platform biography, app walkthrough, website analysis).

How to Apply

Applicants must apply for admission to the QUT Master of Philosophy and the scholarship simultaneously. The first step is to email Dr Kevin Witzenberger with:

Apply for this scholarship at the same time you apply for admission to a QUT Master of Philosophy.

The first step is to email Dr Kevin Witzenberger detailing your academic and research background, your motivation to research in this field and interest in this scholarship. You must include a:

• cover letter
• up-to-date CV
• full academic transcript
• research proposal addressing the scholarship topic using the research proposal template (DOCX file, 89.1 KB)
• writing sample (such as an article, essay or thesis you have written).

Benefits

• A tax-exempt stipend of $37,010 per annum for up to 1.75 years (with the possibility of a 3-month extension)

• Tuition fee offset/sponsorship covering tuition fees for up to 2 full-time equivalent years

• The opportunity to work with leading researchers in the Digital Media Research Centre

• Experience conducting innovative research on generative AI and academic publishing.

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