Research scholarships

Macquarie University has an enviable reputation of research excellence and achievement. Our researchers have led or contributed to world-leading research with world-changing impact in a variety of fields.

Despite the strength of our current research reputation and historic achievements, Macquarie’s research future depends upon our ability to adapt, modify and focus our research efforts. Macquarie welcomes international candidates to join us in undertaking research in all disciplines of study.

Availability

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you must:

• be a citizen and permanent resident of the People’s Republic of China at the time of your application
• intend to reside in Sydney, Australia during your candidature
• meet the admission criteria for commencement into the Master of Research (MRes - refer to schedule 2.3) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• at the time of application meet the English language requirement for Macquarie research degrees
• satisfy all the criteria for admission to Macquarie University
• have a valid visa enabling the commencement and completion of study in Sydney, Australia
• satisfy all other eligibility criteria as defined by the China Scholarship Council.

If a candidate has a conditional Macquarie offer of enrolment subject to the CSC award, and the CSC award is not granted, the candidate may still enrol at Macquarie but will be required to pay for all costs, including tuition fee and cost of living.

Awards holders may choose to apply for a Global PhD (enrol at a Chinese university and Macquarie University to jointly undertake a PhD project, whilst supported by the MQCSC scholarship). Contact gr.international@mq.edu.au if you have any further queries about the Global PhD.

Components

Successful PhD candidates will receive:

• iMQRES tuition fee offset for up to three years
• co-funded stipend (living allowance) for up to three years at $38,500 per annum (indexed).

Successful Master of Research (MRes) candidates will receive:

• iMQRES tuition fee offset for up to 12 months
• co-funded stipend (living allowance) for up to 12 months at $38,500 per annum (indexed).

How to apply

1. New applicants will need to apply to Macquarie University for admission and scholarship. For details on how to submit an application, see how to apply.
2. When applying via the online Applicant Portal, ensure you select the course you wish to apply for and the MQCSC - Macquarie University - China Scholarship Council (CSC) Scholarship.
3. Applications will be assessed by Macquarie University. If you are successful, Macquarie University will provide a provisional offer letter. You will need this letter to apply to the China Scholarship Council
4. Macquarie University will then provide the China Scholarship Council with a list of suitable candidates to be considered for the scholarship and the program they have received the provisional offer for.
5. The China Scholarship Council will evaluate applications and select students on the basis of merit. The China Scholarship Council will announce the final list of scholarship recipients and send China Scholarship Council award letters to successful applicants.
6. Selected candidates will be contacted by Macquarie University and candidates will need to provide the official China Scholarship Council award letter to Macquarie University.

Macquarie University provisional offers to be issued in March 2025.

Check CSC programs’ details and eligibility requirements.

Lodge your application on the CSC online applicant portal.

CSC will evaluate the applications from April to May 2025.

Successful PhD applicants will be expected to enrol and start their study at Macquarie in October 2025 or February 2026.

Successful MRes applicants will be expected to enrol and start their study at Macquarie in January 2026.