The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend (International) is a prestigious scholarship, funded by the federal government to provide financial support to exceptional students.
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Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend (International)
Aim and Benefits of Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend (International)
You'll receive:
- a scholarship, indexed annually ($28,597 in 2021). The scholarship is for living costs for up to 2 years for masters students and 3 years for PhD and doctoral students.
You can also apply for:
- a $420 (masters by research), or $840 (PhD) thesis allowance after submitting your thesis.
International students will also receive:
- an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset (International).
Requirements for Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend (International) Qualification
The Australian Government requires you to:
- be an international student enrolled in an accredited research degree (HDR course of study) at and Australian higher education provider (HEP)
- not be receiving income from another source to support your general living costs while studying, if that income is greater than 75% of your RTP stipend rate. Income not related to your course of study or income received for you course of study but not for the purposes of supporting general living costs is not to be taken into account.
If you also hold an Australian Government RTP Fees Offset (International) scholarship, you must not be receiving an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth that's designed to offset research degree (HDR) fees.
You must also:
Application Deadline
September 8, 2021How to Apply
For more details, visit QUT website.