Overview
The University of Queensland's Cecilie Anne Sloane scholarship opens August 31 for current domestic and international PhD candidates researching English-language creative writing.
Complete scholarship details
This philanthropic Higher Degree by Research scholarship provides AUD 2,000 for up to one year to support a UQ PhD candidate's creative-writing research. Applicants must explain how the award would support their research and submit the required academic and research materials. The 2026 application window runs from August 31 to October 6.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be current University of Queensland PhD candidates researching in the field of creative writing. UQ lists both domestic and international students as eligible. The application requires a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and proposed use of the funds, the prospectus version current at PR1, a copy of the PR1 report and a confidential referee report from the principal or eligible associate advisor.
Tips for this scholarship
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- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
Verified against the official UQ scholarship page on 27 August 2026. UQ confirms the August 31 opening, October 6 at 11:59 PM closing time, AUD 2,000 value, current-UQ-student status and domestic/international PhD eligibility.
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