Funding

The Macquarie University Postgraduate Research Fund (PGRF) is a designated fund of up to $6000 per student for activities that add value to a research project, such as a trip for a conference presentation or visit to a laboratory.

Students can apply for funding once during their candidature, with the exception of those partaking in a joint PhD program, who may apply to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Graduate Research for permission to make a second application.

The PGRF has two application rounds per year.

Applicants should seek advice from their supervisors in preparing their application.

Details of activities are covered in the PGRF Funding Rules. All planned travel must conform to Macquarie’s Travel Policy.

Note: In preparation of the application budget, PGRF applicants may attach indicative flight and accommodation quotes obtained online (i.e., through airlines, Airbnb, other accommodation sources). This exception is for the application form only. Flight and accommodation bookings must be made through Corporate Travel Management (Macquarie University’s travel management supplier) and should not be booked until after funds are approved.

Forms and additional information

• PGRF Funding Rules
• PGRF Application Form Conference
• PGRF Application Form Research Costs
• PGRF Supervisor's Report
• PGRF Final Report
• PGRF Variation
• Schedule 1 Travel Bursary Allowance and Country Classification

Faculty of Arts

PhD and MPhil students in the Faculty of Arts may apply for the following, in consultation with their Supervision Team and Department/School Research Training Director:

Faculty of Arts Graduate Research Student Essential Funding Scholarship

The Faculty of Arts Graduate Research Student Essential Funding Scholarship provides support for essential research expenses only for MPhil/PhD students (max $5,000) and MRes students (max $1,000).

For details of research funding provided by the Faculty, refer to the Arts Wiki.

All requests for travel funding must comply with the Macquarie University Travel Policy. All research-related travel is subject to any restrictions and approval processes that may be in place at the time of travel.

Faculty of Science and Engineering

In the Faculty of Science and Engineering, research funding is provided by your School/Department. Visit the Graduate Research section of your School/Department Sharepoint site for information on available funding.

External research grants

Opportunities may arise where you can obtain additional funding from external organisations. Consult with your supervisor for more information.

Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences

There is research support funding allocated to PhD, MPhil and MRes students in most parts of FMHHS.  The funding covers basic research expenses necessary for the completion of research project, such as lab equipment, fieldwork, postage and other day-to-day project cost. These funds are managed by the department or school, please contact your department/school operations team for advice on accessing the fund.

Macquarie Business School

MQBS Graduate Research Funding can be used to support the PhD, MPhil and MRes students with research activities directly related to their research project. Each student may apply for up to $10,000 (PhD), $5,000 (MPhil) or $1,000 (MRes) over the course of their candidature. Further information is available in the MQBS Wiki.