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Application dates

Understand when you need to apply by for entry into a research program.

To apply, you will need to submit:

  1. an initial expression of interest (EOI), to ensure a supervisor will support your research
  2. a final application, if invited after the supervisor reviews your EOI.

The deadlines to submit your EOI or final application will depend on whether you’re applying for a UQ scholarship or project with a specific closing date.

Generally, you will need to apply at least 6 months before starting at UQ to allow enough time for your Australian student visa to be processed. Plan for visa processing to take approximately 12 weeks. You must receive an offer before you can apply for a visa.

Your situation Application dates

You want to be considered for a project
  • EOI: Submit by the date listed on the project page.
  • Final application: If invited, submit as soon as possible.

Allow up to 12 weeks from the EOI closing date to receive the outcome of your final application.

You want to be considered for our major living stipend scholarship: Graduate School Scholarships (UQGSS) – includes Research Training Program (RTP)
  • EOI: Submit by the date listed on the scholarship page.
  • Final application: If invited, submit by the date listed on the scholarship page.

Check the scholarship page for offer dates.

You want to be considered for a UQ scholarship with a specific closing date.
  • EOI: Submit as early as possible.
  • Final application: If invited, submit by the date listed on the scholarship page.

Allow up to 12 weeks from the application closing date listed on the scholarship page to receive the outcome of your final application.
You want to be considered for a UQ scholarship that does not have a specific closing date.
  • EOI: Submit as early as possible.
  • Final application: If invited, submit as soon as possible.

To be eligible to start in a particular research quarter, you will need to submit your final application by the following dates:

  • RQ 1 (January): 30 September
  • RQ 2 (April): 31 December
  • RQ 3 (July): 31 March
  • RQ 4 (October): 30 June.
  • RQ 1 (January): 30 June
  • RQ 2 (April): 30 September
  • RQ 3 (July): 31 December
  • RQ 4 (October): 31 March.


Allow up to 12 weeks from the application closing date to receive the outcome of your final application.
You do not want to be considered for a UQ scholarship or project.
  • EOI: Submit as early as possible.
  • Final application: If invited, submit as soon as possible.

To be eligible to start in a particular research quarter, you will need to submit your final application by the following dates:

  • RQ 1 (January): 30 September
  • RQ 2 (April): 31 December
  • RQ 3 (July): 31 March
  • RQ 4 (October): 30 June.
  • RQ 1 (January): 30 June
  • RQ 2 (April): 30 September
  • RQ 3 (July): 31 December
  • RQ 4 (October): 31 March.


Allow up to 12 weeks from the application closing date to receive the outcome of your final application.

If you are applying for external scholarships or sponsorship, you will also need to meet any deadlines for those.

Research quarter key dates

Our research academic year is divided into 4 research quarters. See key dates for starting your program, paying fees and finalising enrolment.

See research quarter key dates