31 verified oceania scholarships & phd positions for 2026–2027 are open right now, concentrated in Australia and New Zealand. The soonest deadline is 27 October 2026 — closing-soon entries are flagged in the list. Hosted by RMIT University, Massey University and Monash University - Ghedini Lab. Listings are re-verified daily against official sources.
Antarctica New Zealand · New Zealand
Antarctica New Zealand's postgraduate awards support doctoral research relevant to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
Australian National University · Australia
ANU University Research Scholarships provide competitive support for higher degree research. Hosted by Australian National University in Canberra. Apply by 31 October 2026 (domestic round).
University of Melbourne · Australia
ARC Future Fellowships are four-year mid-career research fellowships funded by the Australian Research Council and hosted by Australian universities such as Melbourne. Applications are submitted by the university on the researcher's behalf during scheme rounds announced by the ARC, so prospective applicants should engage their target school or institute first.
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) · New Zealand
AUT's 1 November 2026 doctoral scholarship round requires applicants to secure doctoral admission and submit a separate scholarship application. The published 2026 stipend rate is indicative.
Monash University - Ghedini Lab · Australia
Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, offers a fully funded PhD research opportunity in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering focusing on smart polymer nanocomposites. The project, titled 'Smart Polymer Nanocomposites: Design, Synthesis and Applications,' focuses on developing advanced polymer nanocomposite materials for next-generation coatings and foam technologies. Supervised by Associate Professor Vipul Agarwal. Stipend rate: AUD $37,145 per year (2026 RTP rate). Supervisor research interest does not itself guarantee a funded PhD position; scholarship eligibility depends on applicant nationality and scheme.
Griffith University · Australia
Griffith's second postgraduate research scholarship round supports the April and July 2027 intakes. Hosted by Griffith University. Apply by 5 February 2027.
RMIT University · Australia
This RMIT PhD scholarship is supported by a Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D award and is aimed at research preparation in chemistry, materials or chemical engineering.
La Trobe University · Australia
La Trobe University offers a range of scholarships for international students including the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (full tuition + AUD $5,000/year stipend), AI Scholarship (50-100% tuition), High Achiever Scholarship (20-25% discount), and Humanitarian Scholarship.
Massey University · New Zealand
Massey supports doctoral food research through an NZD 50,000 annual scholarship package for graduates of its Singapore Bachelor of Food Technology (Hons) programme.
Massey University · New Zealand
Massey's Alumni Doctoral Scholarship is a university award for eligible graduates pursuing doctoral research.
Monash University - Ghedini Lab · Australia
The Ghedini Lab at Monash University is recruiting a PhD candidate to study how organismal physiology underpins community stability in marine phytoplankton. Part of the international ReDiLEEP Doctoral Network. Fully funded Monash PhD scholarship. Deadline: 30 October 2026. Applicants must apply separately for and obtain a Monash PhD scholarship; funding is not automatically attached to this project.
RMIT University · Australia
RMIT University offers 2 fully funded PhD scholarships in Green Computing, focusing on sustainable AI and energy-efficient cloud computing.
University of Sydney · Australia
Supplementary AUD 10,000/year PhD scholarship at the University of Sydney for data-driven research that advances drug discovery decision-making.
RMIT University · Australia
This RMIT scholarship supports biomedical research linked to an NHMRC Ideas grant. Hosted by RMIT University in Melbourne. Apply by 31 December 2026.
RMIT University · Australia
This RMIT chemical engineering scholarship is supported by an ARC Future Fellowship project. Hosted by RMIT University in Melbourne. Apply by 31 December 2026.
RMIT University · Australia
This RMIT project uses computer simulations to study membrane ion channels involved in neuronal signalling and brain function. Eligibility: Australian citizens/permanent residents or self-funded international students. The award may be a full scholarship or a top-up.
University of Canterbury · New Zealand
This Canterbury project examines advanced manufacturing approaches for restoring ageing bridges and improving their performance.
RMIT University · Australia
This RMIT industry-linked project examines how silicon recovered from end-of-life solar panels can be processed into aluminium-based alloys.
University of Canterbury · New Zealand
This Canterbury project develops data-driven models of braided river morphodynamics. Hosted by University of Canterbury in Christchurch. Apply by 27 October 2026.
University of Canterbury · New Zealand
This Canterbury project investigates geothermal hydrogenotrophs in Aotearoa New Zealand for renewable hydrogen biomanufacturing.
Macquarie University · Australia
The Macquarie project develops graph-level mining methods for complex data environments. Hosted by Macquarie University in Sydney. Apply by 15 December 2026.
University of Queensland · Australia
This UQ project investigates the use of large language models in Australian strata management. Hosted by University of Queensland in Brisbane. Apply by 31 December 2026 (EOI).
RMIT University · Australia
This RMIT scholarship supports research into quantum cluster capacitors for thin-film energy storage.
Victoria University of Wellington · New Zealand
Wellington's Research Mobilisation Doctoral Scholarship supports research with a mobilisation focus.