Apply for our $41K PhD scholarship

Take your research to the next level with the United States Studies Centre PhD Scholarship, valued at $41,753 p.a. – designed to support individuals exploring American Studies, American foreign policy, economic security, or American politics and culture.

This scholarship doesn’t just provide funding, it opens doors:

🏠 Generous stipend — Equivalent to the University of Sydney’s Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend rate (indexed on 1st January each year) for up to 14 research periods for PhD candidates subject to meeting academic progression requirements.

🌏 Global experience — a one-off payment of up to $10,000 to support participation in a research boot camp or training program at an American university.

✈️ Travel support — $5,000 per year (up to $15,000 total) to fuel fieldwork, conferences and international collaborations.

🤝 Flexibility — part-time support available in special circumstances, so you can balance research with life’s other responsibilities.*

With dedicated funding and international opportunities, the USSC PhD Scholarship is designed to give you the resources, networks, and experiences to make your research truly world-class.

Apply now