QUEX PhD Scholarship 2025 | Fully Funded Joint Doctorate at UQ & University of Exeter

The QUEX PhD Scholarship for 2025 is a great joint research opportunity from the University of Queensland in Australia and the University of Exeter in the UK. This program aims to bring together talented international PhD students to work on important research projects focused on global issues like sustainability, health, and new technologies.

Candidates who get selected will get to work on research that crosses different areas, like environmental issues, digital tech, healthy lifestyles, and mineral security. It's a solid chance for academic growth and networking, allowing you to collaborate with two top universities.

Scholarship Details

Host Country	Australia & United Kingdom
Provider	The University of Queensland (UQ) & University of Exeter
Degree Level	PhD
Eligible Courses	Selected courses offer by the University
Benefits	Fully Funded
Eligible Nationalities	Open to all nationalities
Deadline	15 May 2025

Project Themes

A small number of PhD students will get to study in the UK and Australia and will earn a joint degree from The University of Queensland and the University of Exeter.

There are projects open in these key themes:

Healthy Living
Global Environmental Futures
Digital Worlds and Disruptive Technologies.
Mineral Security and Sustainability

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the QUEX PhD Scholarship, you need to:

Be an international student looking to do a PhD project at UQ.
Meet the entry requirements for PhD programs at both The University of Queensland and The University of Exeter.
Show that you’ve done well academically.
Have research skills and a real interest in tackling global issues in sustainability and innovation.
Not already have a PhD.
Be ready to live and study full-time at both universities for at least 12 months each.

Benefits of the QUEX PhD Scholarship

You'll get your full tuition covered for your whole PhD program:

Each year, you'll receive a stipend of AUD $36,400 (based on the 2025 rate).
There's also a travel allowance of up to AUD $18,000.
Plus, you'll have health insurance for overseas students.
You'll get to experience two well-known universities and work with international teams.