The University of Queensland and the University of Exeter are offering the prestigious QUEX PhD Scholarship for exceptional students to join a collaborative, cross-continental research program. This joint PhD initiative focuses on addressing global challenges in sustainability, wellbeing, and technological innovation.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the PhD admission requirements at both UQ and Exeter, commit to full-time onshore study at either institution, and not already hold a PhD. Candidates must be selected by the QUEX selection committee and demonstrate strong academic merit aligned with the scholarship’s research themes.

The University of Queensland and the University of Exeter are seeking exceptional students to join a world-leading, cross-continental research team tackling major challenges facing the world’s population in global sustainability and well-being as part of the recently launched QUEX Institute.

Applications Close: 15 May 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: The University of Queensland and the University of Exeter

• Department: Various (projects span across multiple faculties and disciplines)

• Course Level: Postgraduate Research (PhD)

• Award: $36,400 per annum (2025 rate), indexed annually, single OSHC, AUD $18,000 travel and development allowance, full tuition fees

• Access Mode: Online application

• Number of Awards: May vary

• Nationality: Domestic and International students

• The award can be taken in: Australia (UQ) and the United Kingdom (Exeter)

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university, under the following research themes:

  • Healthy Living

  • Global Environmental Futures

  • Digital Worlds and Disruptive Technologies

  • Mineral Security and Sustainability

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Meet PhD entry requirements at both UQ and Exeter

  • Not already hold a PhD

  • Be willing to undertake full-time and onshore study in Australia or the UK

  • Be selected by the QUEX selection committee.

How to Apply

• Applications for UQ-based projects must be submitted through UQ’s application portal.

• Before applying, ensure you:

  • Check eligibility for a PhD at UQ

  • Prepare necessary documents including a Personal Statement

  • Select and correctly enter the project title

  • Note the UQ QUEX Project Supervisor’s name

• During application, under the Scholarships and Collaborative Study section:

  • Select ‘My higher degree is collaborative’

  • Choose ‘QUEX Institute Joint PhD’

  • Under Scholarship Funding, select ‘QUEX Institute PhD Scholarships’

  • Indicate Research Quarter 1, 2026 as your commencement date

• Applications Open: 14 April 2025

• Outcome Notification: By 18 July 2025

Benefits

• Tax-free stipend of AUD $36,400 per annum (2025 rate), indexed annually

• Full tuition fee coverage

• Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

• AUD $18,000 travel and development allowance (over the program duration)

• Joint PhD award from both UQ and Exeter

• At least 12 months of research at each institution

• Access to world-class facilities and research environments.

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