Bond University places great importance on its Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and provides Fully Funded PhD Scholarships with direct financial support that includes a tuition fee waiver and living allowance. A limited number of these scholarships are offered to domestic and international students wishing to pursue their studies through a Research PhD program or a Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD).
The scholarship is awarded through a competitive process based on academic merit and research potential. The Bond University HDR Scholarship Committee meets twice a year to decide on tuition waivers and stipends.
Scholarship Details
- Provider: Bond University – Australia
- Funding Type: Fully funded
- Eligible Applicants: Domestic and international students
- Application Opening Date: 1 August 2025
- Application Closing Date: 30 September 2025
- Available Fields of Study:
- Academic and English Pathways
- Actuarial Science and Data Analytics
- Architecture
- Business, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship
- Communication, Film, and Creative Media
- Construction, Property, and Planning
- Health, Biomedical, and Sport Sciences
- International Relations, Politics, and Arts
- Law
- Medicine
- Project Management and Innovation
- Psychology, Criminology, and Social Sciences
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full tuition fee waiver (100%) for up to four years.
- For international students who have already been granted a 75% faculty tuition waiver, the amount will be topped up to 100%.
- For domestic students, a full waiver is automatically granted under the RTP scheme.
- For international students who have already been granted a 75% faculty tuition waiver, the amount will be topped up to 100%.
- Annual living stipend of AUD 33,511 (for 2025), indexed annually, for up to three years, to assist with daily expenses (excluding tuition fees).
- Overseas Student Health Cover (single) for international students for four years.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a current Letter of Offer from Bond University for admission to a Research PhD or a Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy.
- Be enrolled full-time, or convert to full-time upon receiving the scholarship.
- Complete and submit an application for admission to the program before applying for the scholarship.
- If previously unsuccessful, applicants may reapply only once with evidence of changed circumstances. Those unsuccessful twice will no longer be eligible to apply.
- Not be in receipt of another similar award or scholarship from the Australian Government to cover HDR tuition fees.
- Have an outstanding academic record and strong research potential. Note that holding a Letter of Offer does not guarantee receiving the scholarship.
Required Documents
Applicants must upload the following documents within the scholarship application form:
- Research proposal.
- Academic transcripts including grades, grading system explanation, and proof of qualification completion.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) including research publications and conference presentations (if any).
- Certificates of awards and honours.
- Two academic referee reports.
Note: Incomplete applications or applications missing required documents will not be considered. Late submissions will not be accepted.
How to Apply
- First, apply for admission to the Research PhD or Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program at Bond University through the Admissions Office.
- Once you have received your Letter of Offer, you may submit a scholarship application.
- Admission applications may take between 6 to 10 weeks to process, so it is advised to allow sufficient time before the scholarship deadline.
- Scholarship applications are submitted via the university’s online scholarship form, along with all required documents.
Important Notes
- Applicants are encouraged to visit the Higher Degree Fees and Scholarships page on Bond University’s website and review the scholarship assessment framework before starting their application.
- All scholarship-related inquiries should be sent to: [email protected].
