Monash University Fully Funded PhD Scholarships 2027: Up to Five AI and Society Research Scholarships With AUD 41,100 Annual Stipend
Monash University is offering up to five fully funded PhD scholarships in Australia for researchers focusing on the human, social, and ethical consequences of artificial intelligence. Successful candidates will receive a tax-free annual stipend of AUD 41,100 alongside potential tuition support for international applicants.
Overview
The Monash Arts “Shaping AI’s Future” PhD Scholarships at Monash University in Australia provide up to five doctoral research opportunities. The programme focuses on the human, social, ethical, political, cultural, economic, and creative consequences of artificial intelligence, prioritizing research from the humanities, arts, and social sciences (HASS) rather than technical or engineering developments.
Selected scholars will undertake a 3.5-year fixed-term appointment on a full-time, on-campus basis at either the Clayton or Caulfield campus in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Successful candidates are expected to commence their research no later than 12 March 2027.
Benefits
- Research Living Allowance valued at AUD 41,100 per year at the 2027 full-time rate, paid as a tax-free, indexed stipend.
- Additional allowances in accordance with relevant Research Training Program stipend scholarship rules.
- Tuition support indicated for successful international candidates.
- Access to international mobility grants, professional development training, industry engagement, and interdisciplinary supervision.
Eligibility
- Open to appropriately qualified domestic and international applicants.
- Applicants must hold an Australian Honours degree or equivalent international qualification, or a Master’s degree in a cognate discipline with a significant research component.
- Preference is given to candidates who have achieved First-Class Honours (H1) or equivalent academic performance.
- Candidates who already hold a doctoral degree are not eligible.
- Must meet English-language proficiency requirements for PhD admission to the Monash Faculty of Arts.
- Applicants must be prepared to enroll full-time and study on campus in Melbourne.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to discuss their research proposal with an aligned prospective supervisor before submitting an application. The required application components comprise:
- A cover letter including a brief statement of suitability.
- A draft research proposal that fits the call's scope and aligns with a proposed topic.
- A detailed curriculum vitae, including publications, conference presentations, and work experience.
- A full statement of academic records, degree certificates, and official grading systems.
- English-language proficiency test results, if applicable.
- Names and contact details of two academic referees.
Candidates must submit their application via the online portal by selecting Admission Only as the application type, choosing 'Yes' for scholarship application, and entering “PhD Scholarships: Shaping AI’s Future” under Research Program Funding while naming the proposed main supervisor.
Deadline
Applications close on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, at 11:55 PM AEST.