Funding & benefits
the merit of the applicant's proposed travel plan, indicating how the scholarships would be spent to observe overseas architectural methods
the significance and relevance of the proposed overseas travel to the applicant's research higher degree candidature
the potential for the proposed travel to enhance the quality of the applicant's research higher degree thesis
the potential for the proposed travel to expedite the completion of the thesis
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 acknowledge that submitting an application for this scholarship is not for an approval for travel and successful applicants must follow the travel process and advice outlined on the HDR Travel page.
Any changes to the purpose, destination, or travel dates requires prior approval from the Graduate Research School. Failure to obtain the approval may forfeit the award. Retrospective changes will not be approved.
Eligible programmes & fields
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About the scholarship
Guilford Bell Scholarship Enrolment status Current UQ student Student type Domestic, International Study level Postgraduate research (HDR) Study area Architecture, design and urban planning Scholarship focus Academic excellence, Experiences and employability Funding type Travel Scholarship value At least $4,000 Scholarship duration 1 year Number awarded May vary Applications open 6 August 2026 Applications close 28 August 2026 About this scholarship This HDR travel scholarship was established in 2009 and is maintai
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
- a PhD student and
- studying in the field of architecture
- You are eligible if you are:
Selection criteria
- the merit of the applicant's proposed travel plan, indicating how the scholarships would be spent to observe overseas architectural methods
- the significance and relevance of the proposed overseas travel to the applicant's research higher degree candidature
- the potential for the proposed travel to enhance the quality of the applicant's research higher degree thesis
- the potential for the proposed travel to expedite the completion of the thesis
- any other matters the selection committee sees fit.
- We'll consider:
Should you apply?
Likely a good fit if
- You are looking for PhD / Doctoral funding.
- You are prepared to study in Australia.
This is a factual screening summary based on the verified eligibility information above; the awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
- Submit an application by the due date
- the merit of the applicant's proposed travel plan, indicating how the scholarships would be spent to observe overseas architectural methods
- the significance and relevance of the proposed overseas travel to the applicant's research higher degree candidature
- the potential for the proposed travel to enhance the quality of the applicant's research higher degree thesis
- the potential for the proposed travel to expedite the completion of the thesis
- any other matters the selection committee sees fit.
- We'll consider:
- If you're shortlisted, we may contact you to arrange an interview. We will also email you the outcome of your application.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 22 Aug 2026