Graduate Education Fund: Specialty Field Scholarships - South Australia Defence, Space & Cyber Scholarship Grant

Graduate Education Fund: Specialty Field Scholarships - South Australia Defence, Space & Cyber Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Australian Association
Amount: Up to US $40,000
Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Summary

The Graduate Education Fund offers the South Australia Defence, Space & Cyber Scholarship for scholars from the USA and South Australia. This scholarship supports PhD and Post-Doctoral research in Defence, Space, and Cyber Security, ensuring candidates have affiliations with educational institutions. Awarded funds, up to US $40,000, can cover tuition, travel, and living expenses. Applications are due in March for USA to Australia and September for Australia to USA, promoting collaboration in research between the two nations.

Overview

NOTE: Australia to USA application is due in March.USA to Australia application is due in September. Specialty Field Scholarships The Graduate Education Fund supports American and Australian Graduate-level students and researchers in various disciplines, to study in each other’s country, through multiple scholarship opportunities. Please read each scholarship outline carefully as eligibility requirements, deadlines, and application details may vary. South Australia Defence, Space & Cyber Scholarship The South Australia Defence, Space & Cyber Scholarship will fund scholars from the United States to South Australia and from South Australia to the United States who are undertaking PhD or Post-Doctoral research in the fields of Defence, Space, or Cyber Security. Candidates should have a research affiliation with a South Australian educational institution. The proposed program of research may be carried out under the auspices of an accredited South Australian or American tertiary/research institution. Placements or exchanges abroad from your existing university to undertake independent research projects may also be considered on a case-by-case basis. Proposed independent research projects will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The duration of research in South Australia or the USA should not be less than three-months and should begin within a year from the application closing date. Rationale for the Scholarship The South Australia scholarship will complement and support South Australia’s rapidly expanding defence, space and cyber security sectors; help nurture talent for the state’s space ecosystem; and promote interest and awareness in South Australia. Funding This scholarship will provide support of up to US $40,000 and may be used to support tuition, travel, living expenses and any other associated educational or research costs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligibility Requirements:Candidate must have affiliation, placement or letter of offer from a South Australian or American University/research institution, or agreement from their South Australian or American University/institution to undertake the proposed research project; Candidate must be a US citizen or permanent resident if going to Australia or an Australian citizen or permanent resident if going to the US; Candidate must have prior knowledge or experience in Defence, Space or Cyber Security and/or a Master’s Degree in the relevant fields; Candidate’s references must indicate strong professional promise.