Overview
The University of Queensland's Staunton Poetry Scholarship opens August 31 for current domestic and international Higher Degree by Research candidates working on poetry research.
Complete scholarship details
The Staunton Poetry Scholarship supports UQ Higher Degree by Research candidates whose thesis focuses on completing a collection of poems, poetry criticism, or who need to travel to conduct poetry research. The official 2026 scholarship value is a minimum of AUD 6,000 and may be as high as AUD 10,000. Applications open August 31 and close October 6, 2026.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be current University of Queensland Higher Degree by Research candidates whose thesis focuses on a collection of poems or poetry criticism, or who need to travel for their poetry research. UQ lists domestic and international students as eligible. Applicants seeking travel support must obtain required supervisor approvals and follow UQ HDR travel procedures.
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 deadline, AUD 6,000 minimum and up to AUD 10,000 value, current-UQ-student status and domestic/international HDR eligibility.
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