Australian Government Research Training Program 2023-24, University of Sydney, Australia

Postgraduate research scholarships

Funded by the Australian government and valued at up to $124,000, the Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships provide a tuition fee offset and a living-costs stipend to high quality international postgraduate students.

Highlights

ValueEligibilityOpen dateClose date
$35,950 p.a.International postgraduate research studentN/AN/A

How to apply

Apply per key deadlines.

RTP stipend scholarships are awarded in February and November. Therefore, you must submit all required documentation for your admission application, and Research Experience evidence (if applicable) to be considered in the relevant award timeline. Please note that you may be notified of your RTP scholarship outcome at a different time to receiving your offer of study. 

Refer to the application and award timeline table below for details.

RTP scholarships are based on academic merit and are highly competitive. You will generally need to have an outstanding academic record, and any research publications will also be highly regarded.

Currently enrolled HDR students must apply here.

Commencing students should select the check box to be considered for research scholarships when completing the admission application for your postgraduate research degree. A separate application is not required.

Refer to the documents for applicants for details of selection criteria, process, and additional documentation required if applicable.

Application and award timeline

Commencing research periodSubmission deadline*Offers received from
Research periods 1 and 2, 202330 September 20221 December 2022
Research Period 3 and 4, 202312 December 20223 March 2023
Research Period 1 and 2, 202415 September 202324 November 2023

*New students must complete the RTP submission, along with their course application, by the submission deadline. Current HDR students will need to submit a separate application.

Current students must refer to the relevant document submission date for international cohorts to be considered in the relevant upcoming rounds. For example, currently enrolled international students must submit their documents by 30 September 2021 to receive an outcome in November 2021.

Benefits

The RTP stipends are valued at $35,950 per annum (2022 rate). The RTP International Scholarship provides a stipend to assist with living costs and overseas health cover as well as tuition fees offsets (i.e. no tuition fees are applicable).

Who’s eligible

You must:

  • be a commencing or enrolled international postgraduate research student
  • have an outstanding record of academic achievement and research potential
  • have an unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled in a master’s by research or PhD at the University of Sydney.

Source / More information: Official Website HERE.

1 Response

  1. NGOMIRAKIZA Emmanuel says:

    I would like to apply for this scholarship. May I get the link for the application?
    Best regards.

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