Australian Government 2023 Research Training Programme (RTP) Scholarships for International Students

The Research Training Program (RTP) scheme is administered by individual universities on behalf of the Department of Education and Training. Applications for RTP Scholarships need to be made directly to participating universities. Each university has its own application and selection process, please contact your chosen university directly to discuss how to apply for the RTP scheme.

Information on commencing a postgraduate research degree and university courses can be found on the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching website. General information about the support arrangements for students may be obtained from the Study Assist website. Frequently asked questions for students are also available to answer student queries.

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

About Australian Government

Research Training Programme (RTP) Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Research Training Programme (RTP) Scholarships

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
• support overseas students undertaking HDR studies at Australian HEPs.

Students can be offered RTP Scholarships for one or more of the following:

• tuition fees offset
• stipend for general living costs
• allowances related to the ancillary cost of research degrees.

Requirements for Research Training Programme (RTP) Scholarships Qualification

• RTP scholarships are available to domestic and overseas students enrolled in an accredited HDR course at an Australian HEP.
• Other eligibilities to be decided by participating universities

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications for an RTP need to be made directly to participating universities. The department does not provide an application form. Contact details for participating universities and general information about courses offered in Australia may be obtained HERE 

For more details, visit the website.