Australian Government RTP Scholarship (International) Postgraduate Research scholarship 2024
Host
Australian Government RTP Scholarship
Target Audience
International Applicants
Introduction
The Postgraduate research scholarship is funded by the Australian government and valued at up to $143,881, the Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship covers tuition fees and provides a living-costs stipend to support outstanding international research students.
Benefits
The RTP stipends are valued at $40,109 per annum (2024 rate). The RTP International Scholarship provides a stipend to assist with living costs and overseas health cover as well as tuition fees offsets (i.e. no tuition fees are applicable).
Who’s eligible
You must:
- be a commencing or enrolled international postgraduate research student
- have an outstanding record of academic achievement and research potential (research publications are highly regarded)
- have an unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled in a master’s by research or PhD at the University of Sydney.
Australian Government RTP Scholarship
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,109 p.a. | International postgraduate research student | All year round | Refer to the deadlines below. You must submit your degree application by these dates. |
How to apply
Commencing students should select the check box to be considered for the RTP scholarship when submitting your postgraduate research degree application. A separate application is not required. However, you must submit your research degree course application before the relevant RTP deadlines.
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International RTP selection is usually completed several months prior to your study commencement date. This means if you wish to commence in Research Period 1 (1 January) or Research Period 2 (1 March) you will need to have submitted your research degree application in September the year prior. If you wish to start in Research Period 3 (1 July) or Research Period 4 (1 October) you will need to have applied in December, the year prior. Please check the table below for exact dates.
You must submit all required documentation for your admission application, and Research Experience evidence (if applicable) to be considered in the relevant award timeline. Please note that your scholarship outcome and course application outcome may be received at separate times.
RTP scholarships are based on academic merit and are highly competitive. You will generally need to have an outstanding academic record, and any research publications will also be highly regarded.
Currently, enrolled HDR students must apply here. Please note that if you have previously been unsuccessful for RTP you will need to provide further academic qualifications or further research publications to be re-considered.
