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The University of Wollongong is offering generous PhD scholarships in the form of University Postgraduate Awards (UPAs) and International Postgraduate Tuition Awards (IPTA). These can be used for higher degree study in its School of Liberal Arts, located in
the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. These scholarships can be used for study commencing in March 2026. Interested prospective students, domestic or international, with strong credentials are encouraged to apply.
Academic staff in the School of Liberal Arts have specialist expertise in classics, literature, and philosophy, with world-leading strengths in philosophy of psychology, mind, and cognitive science. The University of Wollongong was ranked among the world’s
best institutions for arts and humanities in 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject and came first in Australia for citations in philosophy.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 23 May 2025
The School of Liberal Arts is home to a vibrant research community. It regularly hosts visiting speakers, workshops, conferences and public events. It sponsors the Critical Antiquities Network, the Agora Speaker Series, and Sophia Annual Lecture. Wollongong’s
close proximity to Sydney offers many opportunities to interact with researchers in the Greater Sydney area.
Interested applicants are encouraged to make initial contact with academics in the School of Liberal Arts who might serve as supervisors to discuss potential proposals. Details of
areas
of expertise and supervisory specialisms are available on the School of Liberal Arts Honours and Higher Degree Research page.
ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION DETAILS
PhD scholarship applicants are required to supply a record of excellent academic performance, and must have attained one the following qualifications: Honours First Class, or equivalent, or a Masters by Research, or equivalent.
Additional relevant research experience, peer-reviewed research publications, awards and prizes will be regarded favourably.
For further information about the online application process, please consult with the School’s Head of Postgraduate Studies, Dr. Ronald Planer at
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The 2025 PhD scholarship stipend is $35,522* AUD per year, for a period of 3.5 years. For further information
see here.
Michael Kirchhoff
Associate Professor
Deputy Head of School
School of Liberal Arts
Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and the Humanities
University of Wollongong NSW 2522
Australia
