Forrest Research Foundation PhD Scholarship 2026
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The Forrest Research Foundation PhD Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious financial award designed to support exceptional PhD students from around the world. This scholarship, offered by Curtin University in partnership with the Forrest Research Foundation, aims to enable recipients to conduct world-leading research in Western Australia.
Selected candidates will receive comprehensive financial support. This includes a stipend of up to AUD 38,440 (approximately ₹34,10,531) per annum, which is indexed annually. In addition to the stipend, the scholarship provides an accommodation allowance and various other benefits to support the students throughout their doctoral studies.
The application deadline for this scholarship is 19 October 2025.
Candidates for the scholarship will be selected based on a comprehensive evaluation of several key criteria:
• Exceptional academic profiles: Applicants must demonstrate a strong history of academic achievement.
• First Class Honours degree or equivalent: A foundational requirement indicating a high level of undergraduate performance.
• Excellence, engagement, and curiosity: Evaluation of the candidate's intellectual drive and involvement in their field.
• Commitment to engagement and impact: A demonstrated desire to make a significant contribution through their research.
• Desire, drive, and imagination: The intrinsic motivation and creativity to undertake doctoral research of the highest standard.
• Top performing status: Applicants should have achieved top performance in both their undergraduate and graduate cohorts.
For any inquiries or further information, please use the contact details below:
Curtin University
21 Hackett Drive, Crawley WA 6009
Australia
• Email ID: admin@forrestresearch.org.au
• Phone number: +61 8 9266 3881
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Forrest Research Foundation PhD Scholarship 2026, an applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
• Have applied for admission to a PhD program and will begin enrolment in 2026 as an internal student at Curtin’s Bentley campus.
• Not currently be enrolled in, nor have previously undertaken, a PhD or other research doctorate studies.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours or an equivalent qualification.
• Intend to reside at Forrest Hall. Residency exemptions may be granted by the Foundation’s Governors on a case-by-case basis.
• Be eligible for full-time enrolment at Curtin University by the scholarship start date.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents as part of their scholarship application:
• A fully completed application form.
• Your most up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Official academic transcripts from all previous tertiary education.
• Contact details for three professional or academic referees who can attest to your abilities and qualifications.
• Your formal application for a Doctor of Philosophy program at Curtin University.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply for the Forrest Research Foundation PhD Scholarship 2026 by following these detailed steps:
1. Click on the 'Apply Now' button, typically found on the official website.
2. Proceed to click on the 'Register' button. Fill in all the required registration details to create your account. If you are already a registered user, simply log in using your Gmail account, Mobile number, or Email ID.
3. Once logged in or registered, locate and click on the ‘Apply here’ button to proceed with the application process.
4. Scroll down to the ‘Begin Application’ section. Here, you will find and click on the ‘Download Application’ link. Download the application form and complete it thoroughly offline.
5. Finally, fill in your personal details on the online portal and upload all the necessary documents, including your completed application PDF form. After confirming all details and uploads, click on the ‘Submit’ button to finalize your application.