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Phd Scholarships

Pursue groundbreaking research with the support of PhD scholarships at Monash University, Indonesia. We are proud to offer a range of partially and fully funded scholarships designed to empower future researchers to make meaningful contributions in their fields.

Our doctoral scholarships provide financial support that may include tuition fee coverage, living stipends, and research-related costs, depending on the scholarship type. Whether through project-specific opportunities, external funding partnerships, or the prestigious Monash Indonesia Inspire Doctoral Scholarship Program (IIDSP), applicants have multiple pathways to secure support for their doctoral journey.

A number of PhD scholarships will be made available for specific research projects undertaken by Monash University, Indonesia academics. These scholarships are offered throughout the year, subject to the availability of project funding and Monash University, Indonesia supervision. Successful applicants will receive a scholarship that will cover tuition fees, living stipend and relevant project-specific research costs. Applicants are to directly liaise with the designated academic assigned to the specific research project, and prepare a research proposal, including details about project-specific scholarship funding details.
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The Monash Indonesia Inspire Doctoral Scholarship Program is highly competitive, and offered to applicants with an excellent research and/or academic track record. These scholarships offer a living stipend, tuition fees and contribution towards relevant research costs. These scholarships are only open to Indonesian citizens or permanent residents. Potential scholarship topics and discipline areas, and application methods will be advertised online two months before applications are due.
IIDSP Scholarship Overview
- Duration: 3.5 years
- Eligibility: Open to Indonesian citizens
- Mode: Full-time study only
- Support: Covers full tuition fees plus a generous living stipend
Scholarship Timeline
- Submission start: Saturday, 11 October 2025
- Expression of Interest (EOI) Deadline: 1 November 2025
- Awardee announcement: February 2026
- Approximate expected starting date: April 2026
Selection criteria:
- The significance and impact of the PhD (i.e., consider whether Indonesia focus or international focus), including aims/ objectives, literature review, research methodology, expected outcomes, list of outputs (apart from the PhD thesis)
- How the PhD and outputs will contribute towards advancing MI’s research strategy and priorities
- Demonstrate transdisciplinary research focus, and have identified two potential supervisors within Monash Indonesia
- Evidence of research plan and budgets (including, details of PhD research timelines and completion plan within 3.5 years, and estimated of research costs)
- Evidence of current research collaborations that can be supported in the doctoral program (e.g., datasets, capacity building programs etc.)
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The LPDP scholarship is a scholarship program provided by the Indonesian government, assist Indonesian students pursue higher education both domestically and internationally. Prospective applicants must fulfill the eligibility requirements and undergo a rigorous selection procedure to be considered for this prestigious scholarship opportunity.
Programs available with LPDP
Monash University, Indonesia is categorised as a domestic destination university (daftar perguruan tinggi tujuan dalam negeri). All Master's and PhD programs are eligible for the LPDP scholarship: Master of Public Policy and Management, Master of Marketing and Digital Communications , Master of Business Innovation , Master of Global Business, Master of Data Science , Master of Cybersecurity, Master of Public Health, Master of Urban Design, Master of Sustainability, and PhD program. Please refer to the list of LPDP domestic destination universities.
Prepare your LPDP application with us! Monash University, Indonesia in collaboration with Mata Garuda regularly hosts insightful LPDP info sessions and workshops. Visit our LPDP information page and register the upcoming events!
Are you the LPDP 2025 Awardee?
If you the the LPDP 2025 Awardee Batch 1, we are delighted to inform you that you can apply in our program for the July 2025 or January 2026 intakes.
In addition, If you've been accepted to a foreign university but are considering studying in Indonesia, Monash University, Indonesia offers an excellent opportunity. We're an eligible choice for LPDP scholars who wish to change their study plans. By choosing Monash University, Indonesia, you can experience world-class, global-quality education while remaining within the country.
To proceed with your application, reach out to our admission team who will assist you in finalising the necessary steps. We look forward to welcoming you to our program and supporting you in your academic journey.
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Phd Scholarships

Programs available with LPDP

Are you the LPDP 2025 Awardee?