AGRTP 2021-2022 Scholarships For International Students (Australia)

The Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships (AGRTPS) (International) are specifically intended to support international students to undertake a Higher Degree by research at Flinders University.

The scholarship is tenable for up to three years for a Research Doctorate degree and up to two years for a Research Masters degree.

Successful applicants are required to undertake full time study and must be commencing a higher degree by research in Australia for the first time.

• Table of Content
• About Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP)
• AGRTP Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of AGRTP Scholarships
• Requirements for AGRTP Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP)

The RTP provides block grants, on a calendar year basis, to HEPs to support both domestic and overseas students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees, known as higher degrees by research (HDRs). The objectives of the RTP scheme are to: provide flexible funding arrangements to support the training of domestic students and overseas students undertaking HDRs at Australian HEPs deliver graduates with the skills required to build careers in academia and other sectors of the labour market support collaboration between HEPs and industry and other research end-users ... read... continue reading

AGRTP Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of AGRTP Scholarships

The scholarships enable suitably qualified applicants to commence a full-time Higher Degree by research.

1. The AGRTPS pays the international student tuition fees charged by Flinders University for a Higher Degree by research.
2. The AGRTPS includes an international tuition fee offset, a living stipend paid at the rate of $28,594 (2021 rate),which is tax exempt and indexed annually, and Overseas Health Care cover.
3. An AGRTPS student who moves to Adelaide from overseas is eligible for an establishment allowance (after arrival at Flinders) of up to $1,485 to assist with relocation costs and airfares, provided receipts can be produced by the student.

Requirements for AGRTP Scholarships Qualification

Applicants must satisfy the University's academic entry requirements for a Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research.

1. Applicants are required to have successfully completed a degree at least the equivalent/comparable to an Australian First Class Hons degree(this is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year)
2. Applicants must have met the English proficiency levels set by Flinders University for international students at the time of application. Students for whom English is a foreign language will need to provide evidence of their English language competence.
3. Applicants must not hold an equivalent Higher Degree by research qualification.  Applications are only open to students commencing a Higher Degree by research in Australia for the first time. 
4. Applicants must not hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status or New Zealand citizenship. Please see the attached conditions of award for full eligibility criteria.

Please see the attached conditions of award for full eligibility criteria.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply for an AGRTPS and FIPRS, you will need to first submit an application for admission to a Higher Degree by research (PhD or Master of Arts by research) followed by an application for the International RHD Scholarship Group.

If you already have a valid offer for admission to a Higher Degree by Research, you no not need to apply for admission again.

1. Any questions about the application process should be directed to the Student Finance Office via email at [email protected]
2. Any questions about the candidature application process should be directed to the International Centre via email at [email protected]

For more details, visit Flinders University website