Each year the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training provides funding to Universities to award scholarships to domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree Research programs.
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Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship
- Stipend scholarship for three and half years, with the possibility of an extension for the following reasons:
- All internships that are longer than 60 days Full-time equivalent (FTE) and that are not with a Higher Education Provider (HEP) or international equivalent are eligible for up to 6 months of scholarship extension up to the maximum duration of support.
- All other internship types are eligible for 3 months extension up to the maximum duration of support on the grounds of academic delay. Research visits and internships with an HEP (or international equivalent) are excluded.
- Travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program.
- Thesis allowance
- Dependant child allowance (International students only).
- Paid medical, maternity and parental leave
- Suspension of Scholarship
Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates who identify as Indigenous or First Nations People will be awarded the maximum Research Training Program (RTP) stipend rate as set by the Australian Government. International recipients will be eligible for OSHC reimbursement under their RTP Fee Offset benefit
Requirements for Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
Interview date, Process and Venue for Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship
- Candidates are ranked and scholarships are awarded based on a competitive ranking process, to the top ranked candidates, subject to evidence they meet merit-based selection criteria, and subject to confirmation of a qualified supervisor, space and resources being available, in an area of research that is aligned with ANU research strategy.
Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027
Application Deadline
April 15, 2027How to Apply
For more information, kindly visit ANU scholarship webpage.