2026 UWA-China PhD Research Scholarship

If you are a high-achieving researcher from China aspiring to pursue a PhD at a world-class Australian university, the 2026 UWA-China PhD Research Scholarship is now open for applications. This prestigious opportunity, offered jointly by the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the China Scholarship Council (CSC), provides comprehensive funding to support your doctoral studies in Perth, Australia. Read on for details.

🎓 Scholarship Summary

• Location: Perth, Western Australia

• Host Institution: University of Western Australia (UWA)

• Study Level: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• Target Group: Outstanding applicants from the People's Republic of China

• Fields of Study: All research areas, provided the proposed research aligns with academic priority areas identified by both CSC and UWA

• Funding:

  • Tuition Fee Scholarship: Full coverage of course tuition fees

  • CSC Funding Package:

    • Living allowance (AUD $39,600 to $52,600 per annum)

    • Return airfare to Australia

    • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

• Duration: Standard duration of the PhD program

• Application Deadline: 31 January 2026

• Start Date: July 2026

• Eligibility: International students from China

📚 Scholarship Overview

The 2026 UWA-China PhD Research Scholarship is a collaborative initiative between UWA and the CSC, aimed at fostering academic excellence and research collaboration between China and Australia. Successful candidates will receive:

• Tuition Fee Scholarship: Covers the full cost of PhD tuition at UWA.

• CSC Funding Package: Includes a generous living allowance, return airfare to Australia, and OSHC, ensuring financial support throughout the duration of the PhD program.

This scholarship is available for up to 20 candidates in 2026, making it a highly competitive and prestigious opportunity.

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

• Comprehensive Financial Support: Full tuition coverage and a substantial living allowance.

• International Exposure: Opportunity to conduct research at a leading Australian university.

• Cultural Exchange: Engage in academic and cultural exchange between China and Australia.

• Research Excellence: Access to world-class research facilities and supervision.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the 2026 UWA-China PhD Research Scholarship, applicants must:

• Meet the admission requirements for the PhD program at UWA.

• Provide valid English language proficiency test scores.

• Secure written confirmation of supervision from a UWA academic staff member.

• Ensure their proposed research aligns with the academic priority areas identified by both CSC and UWA.

• Submit all required documents by the application deadline.

Note: Incomplete applications or those missing any required documentation will not be considered.

✍🏻 Application Procedure

Application Timeline

• 01 November 2025: Applications open for admission to UWA.

• 31 January 2026: Deadline to apply for admission to UWA. All required documents must be submitted by this date. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

• Before 31 March 2026: UWA will send offer letters to successful applicants. You will need this letter to apply for the CSC scholarship.

• 31 March 2026: UWA will send a list of selected candidates to the CSC for scholarship consideration.

• May - June 2026: CSC will review the applications and send UWA a list of scholarship winners.

• By 30 June 2026: Applicants will be notified of the scholarship results.

• From July 2026: Successful candidates will commence their PhD studies at UWA.

📂 Required Documents

• Completed application form for admission to UWA.

• Academic transcripts and certificates.

• English language proficiency test scores.

• Research proposal aligned with CSC and UWA priority areas.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Two academic references.

• Written confirmation of supervision from a UWA academic staff member.

Note: Ensure all documents are submitted by the application deadline to avoid disqualification.