ECU HDR Scholarship 2026
About this scholarship
ECU HDR Scholarship supports Higher Degree by Research candidates at Edith Cowan University, mainly PhD and Integrated PhD students, with tuition sponsorship and a living stipend.
The ECU HDR Scholarship is a Higher Degree by Research funding scheme offered by Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia. Based on the reference postings, it is used to support research candidates selected for specific ECU-supervised projects, particularly in the university's annual HDR scholarship rounds.
The scholarship primarily supports PhD and Integrated PhD study at ECU. It is intended for students with strong academic and research backgrounds who have secured, or are seeking, admission to an eligible ECU Higher Degree by Research programme. Projects mentioned in recent postings span areas such as computer science, biomedical and medical applications, environmental monitoring, agriculture, horticulture, food science, and related laboratory-based research.
Funding in the postings includes tuition fee sponsorship together with a living stipend. Recent advertised projects stated a stipend of AUD 35,000 per annum, while other postings describe the award more generally as full tuition fees plus living allowances. Because funding can vary slightly by round or project, applicants should confirm the exact benefits for the specific project they are applying to.
Eligibility typically requires a strong prior degree relevant to the project, admission to an ECU Higher Degree by Research course, and evidence of research readiness. Some projects ask for a master's degree, a high CGPA, prior publications, English-language test results, technical or laboratory skills, and referee support. Requirements therefore depend on the discipline and supervisor.
The scholarship is hosted in Australia at Edith Cowan University. Applications are generally made through ECU's HDR scholarship process and/or via project-specific calls led by supervisors. Applicants should identify a suitable project, review ECU admission requirements, prepare the requested documents, and follow the instructions for the current scholarship round.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Applicants typically need to be eligible for admission to an Edith Cowan University Higher Degree by Research programme, especially a PhD or Integrated PhD. Reference postings indicate that candidates are usually expected to have a strong academic background in a field relevant to the advertised project, and in some cases a master's degree, high academic results, research publications, and relevant technical or laboratory experience.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Language requirements
Valid IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL scores may be required to meet ECU admission requirements.
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting ECU HDR Scholarship.
