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9 April 2025
RAO Alert – Postgraduate Scholarships 2025 Grant Opportunity open for applications
The 2025 Postgraduate Scholarship grant opportunity is now open for applications in Sapphire.
Key dates:
Applications open: Wednesday 9 April 2025
Minimum data due: Wednesday 14 May 2025 17:00 AEST
Applications close: Wednesday 4 June 2025 17:00 AEST
The Postgraduate Scholarships scheme funds successful applicants to attain a research based postgraduate degree – Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Research Masters Degree.
To assist applicants and RAOs in preparing applications, the following resources are available on GrantConnect:
- Postgraduate Scholarships 2025 Guidelines
- Postgraduate Scholarships 2025 Peer Review Guidelines
- 2025 Postgraduate Scholarships Grant Proposal Template
- Funding Partners – Postgraduate Scholarships 2025
Applicants need to ensure that their Sapphire account is active or register for access to Sapphire well in advance of the minimum data deadline.
For technical assistance to both applicants and RAOs, please email help@nhmrc.gov.au