Funded PhD Scholarships Available

Apply now for PhD scholarships at Sydney’s leading universities: Macquarie University, UNSW Sydney, University of Sydney and University of Technology Sydney.

Join a world-class research community, work on cutting-edge projects—or design your own—under the guidance of internationally recognised supervisors.

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Scholarships open now- Applications close 8 October 2025

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Find a scholarship that’s right for you

Finding the perfect scholarship can be a daunting task, especially with varying criteria to consider. Take a look at our matrix to help you find the scholarship that’s right for you.

**Domestic students include Australian citizens, permanent residents, a person entitled to stay in Australia, or to enter and stay in Australia, without any limitation as to time and a New Zealand citizen. International students must either hold or be able to obtain a valid visa for the duration of the specified term.

This table is a guide only - please ensure you read the application details closely on the relevant scholarship page (see links above).

How do I find a supervisor or project?

Our scholarship programs offer an array of research projects spanning quantum science and technology across our partner universities.

SQA PhD Scholarship: Explore our quantum research opportunities to find a research project that sparks your interest or search our database of Sydney Quantum Experts to find a potential supervisor for your research area of interest.

Future Leaders in Quantum Computing Scholarship: Discover the industry-engaged research projects available. You will need a research proposal and endorsement from the project supervisor to apply.

Next Generation Quantum Graduate Scholarship: Discover the industry-engaged research projects that are available.  You will need a research proposal and endorsement from the project supervisor to apply.

 

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10 Tips to help you ace your PhD scholarship application +Template

Feeling overwhelmed by the PhD scholarship application process? Don’t worry! We've simplified it into 10 tips to guide you through every part of your application.

Our guide is designed to help you with your PhD scholarship application to study quantum science and technology at The University of Sydney, The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), Macquarie University and University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

PhD Experience Program

The PhD Experience program is a supportive community for Sydney’s growing quantum PhD community, offering specialised training, seminars, networking  and work experience opportunities designed to give you a competitive edge in quantum’s future workforce.

Our PhD Scholars

Curious about what it's like to be a part of the Sydney Quantum Academy? Discover the personal journeys of our PhD scholars, learn what excites them about their research, and discover why they value their experience with us.

Images courtesy of the Australian National Fabrication Facility at UNSW and the University of Sydney.