Funding & benefits
evidence of relevant background and expertise for the proposed project to which the travel relates;
how the travel contributes to the postgraduate student’s development and builds new connections for UQ-wide collaboration;
The scholarships listed on this page are philanthropic HDR travel scholarships which adhere to the terms and conditions outlined in the Schedule A Postgraduate Research Scholarships.
All philanthropic scholarship recipients must follow the conditions of UQ research and travel scholarships, including reporting and progress requirements.
Applicants must follow the process and advice outlined on the HDR Travel page.
Any changes to the purpose, destination, or travel dates requires prior approval from the Graduate School. Failure to obtain the approval may forfeit the award. Retrospective changes will not be approved.
Applicants must seek approval for the proposed activities and travel from their Principal Supervisor before submitting an application.
“Up to $10,000”
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
The donors of this scholarship are motivated by a desire to strengthen ties between Germany and Australia, to promote postgraduate research and engagement opportunities in Berlin and to open up new connections for collaboration between UQ and German Humanities scholars and institutions. Eligibility This scholarship is open to current HDR candidates in the fields of the Humanities, Social Science and the Arts.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Academic excellence, Arts, humanities and social sciences Scholarship focus Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Economics & Finance, Financial hardship, Social Sciences. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
At a glance
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- This scholarship is open to current HDR candidates in the fields of the Humanities, Social Science and the Arts.
- The activities undertaken by the student as part of their travel must leverage unique research capabilities or collections of German institutions, with the potential to increase overall Australia-Germany engagement in the long term.
- The travel must occur to and around Berlin, Germany.
- Open to domestic and international students (student type: Domestic, International, as classified by the awarding institution). International applicants are eligible.
- The travel must occur to and around Berlin, Germany. Selection criteria: evidence of relevant background and expertise for the proposed project to which the travel relates
- viability of the project being undertaken
- how the travel contributes to the postgraduate student’s development and builds new connections for UQ-wide collaboration
- commitment to developing deeper ties between Germany and Australia
- and
- potential impact of the program on the applicant’s academic and professional future.
- where the other criteria has been met, there is a preference for the scholarship to support:a student experiencing financial hardship (in consideration of financial hardship, the selection panel may take into account whether the student is in receipt of any top up scholarships)
- and/oran Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student
- a student experiencing financial hardship (in consideration of financial hardship, the selection panel may take into account whether the student is in receipt of any top up scholarships)
- and/or
- an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student
- The Associate Dean, Research, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, or their delegate
Selection criteria
- evidence of relevant background and expertise for the proposed project to which the travel relates;
- viability of the project being undertaken;
- how the travel contributes to the postgraduate student’s development and builds new connections for UQ-wide collaboration;
- commitment to developing deeper ties between Germany and Australia; and
- potential impact of the program on the applicant’s academic and professional future.
- where the other criteria has been met, there is a preference for the scholarship to support:a student experiencing financial hardship (in consideration of financial hardship, the selection panel may take into account whether the student is in receipt of any top up scholarships); and/oran Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student
- a student experiencing financial hardship (in consideration of financial hardship, the selection panel may take into account whether the student is in receipt of any top up scholarships); and/or
- an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student
- The Associate Dean, Research, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, or their delegate; and
- Academic representatives as invited by the Associate Dean, Research, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Applicants will be selected on the basis of:
- The scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of the Graduate School on the recommendation of a selection committee comprising:
Should you apply?
It is aimed at people working in Academic excellence, Arts, humanities and social sciences Scholarship focus Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Economics & Finance. On nationality, the record states: Open to domestic and international students (student type: Domestic, International, as classified by the awarding insti…. There are 16 days until the closing date — enough time to gather references and transcripts if you begin promptly.
Check these against your profile
- Study area: Academic excellence, Arts, humanities and social sciences Scholarship focus Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Economics & Finance, Financial hardship.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: Open to domestic and international students (student type: Domestic, International, as classified by the awarding insti….
- Study destination: Australia.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
- To submit your application, apply online and attach the following completed documents by no later than 11:59pm Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the value of Berlin Residency Award?
University of Queensland states: "Up to $10,000."
Is Berlin Residency Award open to applicants from outside Australia?
Yes. The eligibility record states: Open to domestic and international students (student type: Domestic, International, as classified by the awarding insti….
What is the closing date for Berlin Residency Award?
Applications close on 25 Oct 2026. That is 16 days from now.
Where do I apply?
Directly with University of Queensland, through the official application page linked from this record.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Queensland's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 8 Oct 2026 · Verified 2 h ago
Timeline context
- Closes in 16 days (Sunday 25 October 2026).
About University of Queensland
University of Queensland is based in Australia and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.