12 months
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47200 AUD/year
8180 AUD/year
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About

The Master of Bioinformatics program offered at the University of Queensland will help candidates to capitalise on the expanding demand for bioinformaticians with an interdisciplinary skill-set that will make you employable anywhere in the world. 

Overview

Key Features

The Master of Bioinformatics program offered at the University of Queensland is designed for biological sciences, computing and mathematics graduates, who wish to increase their technical and research skills in core areas of bioinformatics, update their knowledge of recent technologies and methodologies, and obtain practical laboratory and computational skills through prolonged immersion in a research laboratory.

For your one year of full-time studies, you'll select from over 20 courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.

You'll also have the opportunity to complete an independent research project on campus or in industry, which will increase your technical and research skills.

As industries are moving more deeply into genetic technologies, the demand for bioinformaticians is expanding. This program will prepare you for a highly rewarding career in a variety of organisations, including pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, research organisations and government. 

Career possibilities 

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
  • Bioinformatician
  • Data scientist
  • Data analyst
  • Biostatistician
  • Clinical data manager
  • Geneticist
  • Medical writer
  • Technical writer
  • Research scientist
  • Software/database programmer

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Applications of Computational Statistics 
  • Issues in Biotechnology 
  • Web Information Systems 
  • Advanced Genome Informatics 
  • Algorithms & Data Structures
  • High-Performance Computing
  • Data Mining
  • Probability Models & Stochastic Processes

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

16 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Required

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • CRICOS code: 108890H
  • An approved equivalent Bachelor degree (Honours) in Science, IT, Engineering, or a relevant field, incorporating a major research project or other significant research experience, with introductions to molecular biology, computer science and statistics.
  • UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 or above on a 7 point scale.
  • English language requirements

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    47200 AUD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 47200 AUD per year during 12 months.
  • National

    8180 AUD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 8180 AUD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Brisbane

1402 - 2528 AUD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Bioinformatics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
60000 AUD
Deadline
20 Oct 2025
Jester Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
50291 AUD
Deadline
20 Oct 2025
Maria Vasas Doctor of Veterinary Clinical Science Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
45000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
32192 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Optomechanical sensing
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
20000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Nicklin White Graduate Travel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
14000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
PhD Economics Top-Up scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Webuild Indigenous Engineering Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Arrow Energy ‘Go Further’ Indigenous Tertiary Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarships for Faculty of Science
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
D.P. Singhal Travel Grant
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
9000 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Drs Donald and Isobel Perry-Keene Family Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
9000 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Dr Charles Thelander Medicine Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Poche Centre for Indigenous Health Research Top-Up Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
7000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Geoffrey Huey Sattler Indigenous Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
6750 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
UQ Lawrence R Tedesco Endowed Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
5400 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Crommelin Family Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Tommerup Indigenous Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Siggins Miller Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Pomfrey Medical Trust Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Medical Student Indigenous Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jul 2025
Master of Business Analytics - Public Sector Management Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jul 2025
Business School Master of Business Analytics – Rural and Remote Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4900 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Brisbane Homestay Komazawa Bursary
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Wensley Sporting Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
06 Jul 2025
Class of 1981 Medical Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Toowoomba Rural Health Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Rockhampton Rural Health Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
McColl Family Rural Medical Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Manoharan Family Medical Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Gough Family Scholarship for Medical Education
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Frazer Family Foundation Scholarship in Medicine
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Dr Nichola Davis Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Clifford and Susan Crittenden Medical Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Bundaberg Rural Health Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
17 Mar 2025
Dr Helen Row-Zonta Rural Health Scholarship in Medicine
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
McColl Family Medical Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
First Knoll Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Fiona Kennedy Memorial Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Dr Gordon and Mrs Joan Colditz Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Baidam Indigenous Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Aurecon Indigenous Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Cynthia Burnett Travel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Alumni Friends Sports Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
3000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
McCullough Robertson Indigenous Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
2500 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
UQ Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships (UQ-ICS)
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
1500 AUD
Deadline
22 Oct 2025
Karl Kessler Memorial Prize
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
09 Mar 2025
UQ Women in Action Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
500 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
E.O.H. Handy Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
250 AUD
Deadline
16 Apr 2025
Rural Doctors Association of Queensland Prize
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
UQ Sports Achievement Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
T.V. Stubbs-Brown Medical Student Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Dr Alan Van Tran and Minh Ha Tran Bursary
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Feb 2025
Richard Cooper Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate School Scholarship – Tuition (UQGSS-T)
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ANID Becas Chile Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
35000 AUD
Deadline
02 Nov 2025
Wine Australia PhD top-up scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
35000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Research project scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
35000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate School Scholarships (UQGSS) – includes Research Training Program (RTP)
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
20000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Ethos Orthodontics Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
20000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures Top-Up Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
International Onshore Merit Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
CRC TiME Top-Up Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
9000 AUD
Deadline
07 Aug 2028
Professor Bryan Emmerson Medical Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
9000 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Dr David Perel Medical Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
8400 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
UQ PhD Industry Placement Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
8400 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
UQ PhD Industry Placement Award
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Faculty of Medicine Medical Endowment Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Master of Business Analytics Financial Hardship Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jul 2025
Business School Master of Business Analytics – Women in STEM Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Professor Chwei-Liang Chiou Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Oei Family Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
06 Aug 2026
Emmerson Family Medical Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
06 Jul 2025
Professor Victoria Atkinson Medical Student Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Randall Silcock Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Otto and Joan Hirschfeld Scholarship in Medicine
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Joan Lawrence AM Scholarship Endowment
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Crawford Family Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4500 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
William Ivers Memorial Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
22 May 2025
Professor Frank Monsour AM Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
3500 AUD
Deadline
09 Oct 2025
Ceridwen Indigenous Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
3000 AUD
Deadline
22 Oct 2025
Dr Paul Stuart McCarthy Memorial Prize
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Faculty of Science Placement Enabling Grant
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
School of Music HDR Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
1200 AUD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Laidley Freemasons Prize
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
30 May 2025
Randall Silcock Grant
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
26 May 2025
Eric W. Peet Memorial Prize in Medical Ethics
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
19 May 2025
Catherine Thorp-Cramb Prize in Doctors' Mental Health
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Sum, Wing and Leong Fong Prize in Radiology
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
800 AUD
Deadline
24 Sep 2025
Pfizer Australia Prize
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Qin Sirong and Yin Hongxiu Scholarship
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
03 Oct 2025
UQ-IITD Research Academy Joint PhD program
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
16 Apr 2025
Ralph Doherty Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Contribution to Community
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UQ Lifelong Learner: reduced fees for UQ alumni
Merit-based

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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UQ International High Achievers Award - Vietnam
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UQ International High Achievers Award - Sri Lanka
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
Various benefits
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Not specified
UQ International High Achievers Award - Malaysia
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UQ International High Achievers Award - Latin America
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UQ International High Achievers Award - Indonesia
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University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, Australia
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UQ International High Achievers Award - India
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Saint Lucia, Australia

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