Postgrad Bursary

The Postgrad Bursary supports UQ postgraduate students by easing financial pressures during their studies. It’s designed to help with costs related to building a postgraduate career, such as conference attendance, professional development, and other study-related expenses.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to current UQ postgraduate students (both HDR and Coursework).
  • Bursaries are allocated equitably between HDR and Coursework applicants.
  • Applications must include supporting documentation; incomplete submissions will not be considered.
  • Students who have already received a bursary in the same calendar year are ineligible.
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Categories of Eligible Expenses

Applicants may apply for bursaries in the following categories:

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Expenses for books, software, or other resources that support academic or professional growth. Includes fees for short courses, workshops, or training not required by the university.

Registration, travel, and accommodation for conferences related to the applicant’s field. Also includes research-related costs not already funded by UQ or external grants.

Support for unpaid internships or placements that offer valuable research or industry experience. May cover travel, accommodation, or essential materials.

Financial support for postgrad students with young children to help reduce barriers to study caused by caregiving responsibilities.

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Project Funding

APS funds UQ postgraduate student projects, covering costs for events, research, workshops, and community engagement.

Bursaries

APS bursaries and welfare programs provide financial relief for living costs, research expenses, and hardship support.

Rent Relief

APS is offering limited one-off rent relief payments for postgrads. Applications stay open until the latest

Club Funding

APS offers funding of up to $1,000 to support initiatives led by UQ postgraduate students.

Academic Editing

Academic editing for HDR students, supporting theses, articles, and proposals to meet scholarly standards.

Reimbursements

You pay for expense, Keep receipt, Fill reimbursement form, You get reimbursed.

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