UQ PhD Industry Placement Award

The UQ PhD Industry Placement Award is designed to support PhD candidates at the University of Queensland who complete an industry placement as part of their doctoral studies. The award provides financial support upon successful completion of a Graduate School coordinated PhD Industry Placement of at least 60 working days. Recipients may also be considered for a tuition extension and thesis submission date extension up to a maximum of 3.75 years Full Time Equivalent. This award is available to both full-time and part-time UQ PhD candidates who are either on a living stipend managed by a sponsor external to UQ or not receiving any living stipend scholarship. The placement must be coordinated through the Graduate School Industry Placement Program, with the project brief approved via myUQ within 18 months of commencement. The award value is $9,100 (2025 rate, indexed annually) and is provided as a one-off payment. To be eligible, candidates must successfully complete the HDR placement at least one month before their current stipend expires, including submission of completion reports and receiving the placement completion confirmation. The program aims to enhance PhD candidates' industry experience and employability while supporting their research journey.