Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship for International and Domestic Students 2024

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. 

ANU currently conducts two annual central scholarship rounds which includes the AGRTP, the University Research Scholarship and a few other centrally managed scholarships.  

• Table of Content
• About Australian Government
• AGRTP Stipend Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of AGRTP Stipend Scholarship
• Requirements for AGRTP Stipend Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for AGRTP Stipend Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Australian Government

AGRTP Stipend Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of AGRTP Stipend Scholarship

VALUE

• $ 36,652 per annum

Stipend scholarship for three years, with the possibility of:

• Six month standard extension; and
• Another six month extension if the reason for request falls within the additional eligibility criteria under Item 15. Period of Support, of the AGRTP Procedure.
• 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 (See sections 51-68 of the Research Training Program Scholarships procedure).
• Suspension of Scholarship (See sections 43-48 of the Research Training Program Scholarships procedure).

Requirements for AGRTP Stipend Scholarship Qualification

The Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017 set the basis for the conditions of award and outline the basic eligibility requirements for this scholarship. 

• You Must be a Domestic or an International Student.
• Hold a bachelor’s Degree.
• Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant’s academic record, research output, and prior research experience.
• English Language Requirements.

The ANU has established an RTP Policy & Procedure which outlines the standards, processes and conditions for this scholarship.  These documents are available from the reference document section of this page.

Interview date, Process and Venue for AGRTP Stipend 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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Round 2 has a deadline of 15 April and is typically a smaller round with commencement or take up of the scholarship up to the end of August of the same year.   

When you complete your admission application for a HDR program you can select which scholarship you are interested to be considered for including the AGRTP. There is no separate application form except for current candidates, through the above link.

For more details visit: ANU website.