Are you an international student looking to pursue postgraduate research in Australia? The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship might be your ideal opportunity. This prestigious scholarship is designed to support outstanding international students by covering tuition fees and providing a living-cost stipend. With up to $143,881 in funding, the RTP scholarship aims to attract and support high-caliber research students worldwide.

International postgraduate research students willing to pursue their master’s degree by research or Ph.D. are welcome to apply for the Australian Government RTP Scholarship 2024/25. High-quality international doctoral students worldwide can apply for this opportunity at the University of Sydney.

What makes this scholarship so competitive and sought after? The RTP scholarship offers financial support and a pathway to work alongside leading researchers at Australian institutions. By fostering an academic excellence and innovation environment, the RTP program ensures that scholarship recipients can focus on their research without financial constraints.

To apply for this opportunity, commencing students should select the checkbox in the application form to be considered for postgraduate research scholarships when completing the admission application for their postgraduate research degree. New students do not need to submit a separate application.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline:
  • Research Period 1 and 2, 2025: 13 September 2024
  • Research Period 3 and 4, 2025: 17 December 2024
• Result Announcement Dates:
  • Research Period 1 and 2, 2025: 22 November 2024
  • Research Period 3 and 4, 2025: February 2025 (Estimate)
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Host Institution: University of Sydney
• Sponsored By: Government of Australia
• Eligible Countries: International students
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: International postgraduate research students
• Field: Various research fields supported by the University of Sydney
• Study Level: Master’s by Research, PhD
• Number of Opportunities: Variable, based on funding availability
• Duration: Up to 14 research periods for PhD, up to 7 research periods for Master’s
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Australia

Benefits of the RTP Scholarship

The successful applicant will benefit from the Australian Government RTP International Scholarship as follows:

• Stipend: $40,109 per annum (2024 rate), indexed annually
• Tuition Fees: Full coverage
• Overseas Health Cover: Included
• Relocation Allowance: Up to $1,250 for travel to Sydney and return
• Thesis Allowance: Up to $420 for Master’s candidates, up to $840 for Doctoral candidates
• Concurrent Awards: Allowed if the total benefit is less than 75% of the RTP stipend

Requirements for the Australian Government RTP Scholarship

Following a set of eligibility criteria that each applicant should meet before applying to the RTP Scholarship:

• Applicants should be international students at the time of awarding.
• The Scholarship holders should enroll in a full-time postgraduate research degree. Depending on visa conditions, the University of Sydney may approve a part-time Scholarship under exceptional circumstances beyond the student’s control.
• Applicants should apply for RTP Scholarships at the time of their admission application to their Higher Degree Research Course.
• Candidates should start or enroll in postgraduate research.
• Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement record and research potential.
• Received an unconditional admission offer or be currently enrolled in a master’s by research or Ph.D. at the University of Sydney.

Selection Criteria

Australian Government awards the RTP Scholarship to the successful applicants based on the following:

• Applicant’s academic merit
• Research experience of the candidate
• Availability of high-quality research resources and environment
• Supervisory arrangements availability to support the candidature.

Preference may go to applicants who:

• Are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders, as per the University of Sydney policy
• Those who have not previously received an Australian Government or University Scholarship for an HDR course at the same level.

Required Documents

You should prepare these documents before you start your scholarship application:

• Completed application form for the research degree.
• Academic achievement evidence
• Evidence of publications, output in the arts or music, professional experience
• English Language Scores Only for Admission (TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE)
• Any additional documents specified by the Scholarships Office.

How to Apply for the Australian Government RTP Scholarship?

• Current HDR students at the University of Sydney can apply for an RTP Scholarship by entering the link below. Please note that applications for RTP Scholarships are open all year round, but applicants should apply before the deadlines mentioned above.
• Commencing or new students do not need to submit a separate scholarship application. They should select the checkbox to be eligible for research scholarships when applying for admission to a postgraduate research degree.

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Important Notes:

• Submit all required documentation and research experience evidence (if applicable) by the specified deadlines.
• Scholarship outcomes and course application outcomes may be received at separate times.

Applicants who have questions or need more details about the Australian Government RTP Scholarship at the University of Sydney should review the university’s official website.

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