Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship at Flinders University 2024

The Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and research potential to enable suitably qualified applicants to undertake full-time study towards a research higher degree (Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research).

The Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships are tenable at Flinders University for up to three years for a Doctorate by research, or up to two years for a Masters degree by research, subject to satisfactory progress. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree will be deducted from the maximum period of tenure.

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship
• Requirements for Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship

The AGRTPS pays a stipend at the standard rate set by the Australian Government of $33,990 pa tax free (2024 full time rate).

The AGRTPS also includes a Research Training Program place (RTP), which provides an off set for tuition fees for up to 4 years.

Requirements for Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship Qualification

Awards will normally only be available to those who:

• Are Australian citizens; or permanent residents of Australia; or New Zealand citizens; 
• Have completed at least four years of tertiary education studies at a high level of achievement and have an appropriate Honours 1 (or equivalent) undergraduate degree;
• Are enrolling as full-time students (part-time awards are available in certain circumstances); 
• Will commence or are continuing a Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research; 
• Have had their candidature accepted in the area in which they propose to undertake their studies.

This award will not be available to students who have held a Commonwealth Government-funded postgraduate research award previously unless it was terminated within six months of it being awarded. Holders of a Flinders University Research Scholarship (FURS) will not be considered for the award of an Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship to continue study in the degree for which the FURS is held.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship

Selection of award holders will be undertaken by the Scholarships Committee on the basis of academic merit and research potential.

The Committee will determine the recipients for the AGRTPS Domestic stipends.

Applications will be ranked according to the University’s Guidelines for Ranking Postgraduate Research Scholarship Applications.

The University will give priority to students undertaking a doctoral degree for the first time.

In addition, the following factors will be considered during the selection process and an AGRTPS will not be awarded to a student who:

• Is in receipt of an award which directly duplicates the purpose of the AGRTPS. Holders of a Flinders University Research Scholarship (FURS) will not be considered for the award of an AGRTPS to continue study in the degree for which the FURS is held;
• Is on paid study leave;
• Holds a fractional academic appointment;
• Holds a Research Doctorate or equivalent, or holds a Research Masters or equivalent and is seeking an AGRTPS to undertake a Research Masters degree;
• Has previously held an AGRTPS;
• Held an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA), or a Flinders University Research Scholarship (FURS) unless it was terminated within the first six months of the earlier award, as per Clause 2.3 of above.

Also refer to section 4.2 of the RTP Scholarship Administrative Rules for RTP Stipend selection criteria.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Select the Submit an application button below.  Here you can create your profile or log in if you are already a student or recent student.  Once you are able to log in to the Student System, you will be able to lodge your application.  If you are already a Higher Degree by research student (enrolled or have a current offer for admission) and you are only applying for the scholarships, please go to the My Scholarships tab at the top menu to find the scholarship application.  If you are applying for admission and the scholarships you should select the My Application tab at the top menu and follow the steps to identify you are applying for a scholarship in this combined application.  The Scholarship is called Higher Degree Research Scholarship Main Round - Grouping Reward in both portals.  

One application will apply for both the AGRTPS, the FURS and any other scholarship opportunities that may be available during the round.

Submit an application

For more details, visit Flinders University website.