Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (FIPRS) at Flinders University

The Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (FIPRS) helps international students cover the cost of a research degree at Flinders University. It pays your tuition, a living allowance, and some relocation costs. You do not apply for it separately: if you apply for the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTPS) for international students, you are considered for the FIPRS automatically.

• Host: Flinders University, Australia
• Level: Research Doctorate or Research Masters
• Study destination: Australia
• Deadline: 18 June 2026, Australian Central Standard Time
• Awards: A limited number are available each year
• Covered: tuition fees, living allowance, establishment allowance

Flinders University, Australia

Full-time research higher degree (Research Doctorate degree or Research Masters degree) offered at the University.

A limited number of FIPRS are available each year. Due to the limited number of scholarships available, this scholarship is highly competitive.

Citizens of any overseas country except New Zealand, and who do not hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status or New Zealand citizenship.

The scholarship pays your international student tuition fees, a living allowance of $36,061 per annum (2026 full time rate, tax exempt and indexed annually), and an establishment allowance of up to $1,485 for relocation costs and airfares, provided receipts can be produced by the student.

It lasts up to 3.5 years for a Research Doctorate degree.

• Be a citizen of any overseas country except New Zealand, and not hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status or New Zealand citizenship; and
• Intend to commence full-time study for a higher degree by research in Australia for the first time, in the year for which the award is to be offered. Students who commenced their higher degree by research in the previous year but who, due to the timing of their application for admission and subsequent enrolment, were unable to apply for a FIPRS in that year, or, commenced a higher degree by research and terminated that enrolment within six months of commencement, may be considered; and
• Intend to enrol in an area of research concentration. These are areas in which the University has particular strength, has concentrated its research resources and has attracted external funding; and
• Satisfy all entry requirements for a higher degree by research, including the English proficiency levels in accordance with the English Language Proficiency Requirements for HDR Candidature. Evidence of English proficiency must be provided when you lodge your application. Your English test results must be valid until 31 March 2027. English test results not valid until 31 March 2027 will deem your scholarship application ineligible.

Please see the conditions of award for full eligibility criteria (link found below).

Application instructions:

To apply for an FIPRS, you will need to first submit an application for admission to a Research higher degree (PhD or Master of Arts by research) followed by an application for the International HDR Scholarship group. After completing your admissions applications, you will receive access to the student system where you can lodge your application for scholarship. The closing date for applications is 18 June 2026, Australian Central Standard Time.

It is important to read the FIPRS Conditions of Award and visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

This award suits international students who want to start a full-time research degree in Australia for the first time. You should be ready to work in an area where Flinders University has concentrated research strength and external funding.

You must not be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. If you are already enrolled in a research degree but had to delay your scholarship application due to admission timing, or you withdrew within six months of starting, you may still be considered.

• Who can apply for the FIPRS? Citizens of any overseas country except New Zealand, who do not hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status or New Zealand citizenship, and who meet all entry requirements for a research higher degree.
• What does the scholarship cover? International tuition fees, a living allowance of $36,061 per annum (2026 full time rate, tax exempt and indexed annually), and an establishment allowance of up to $1,485 for relocation and airfares.
• How long does the scholarship last? Up to 3.5 years for a Research Doctorate degree.
• How many awards are available? A limited number each year; the scholarship is highly competitive.
• What is the deadline? 18 June 2026, Australian Central Standard Time.
• How do I apply? First apply for admission to a research higher degree, then apply for the International HDR Scholarship group through the student system. Read the FIPRS Conditions of Award before you start.

• Read the official conditions of award and the English language proficiency requirements before you prepare your documents.
• Submit your admission application early so you have time to complete the separate scholarship application.
• Check that your research topic fits an area of research concentration at Flinders University.
• Have your academic transcripts, English test scores and research proposal ready in advance.
• Note the deadline in Australian Central Standard Time and submit before the closing date.