Cart is emptyThe Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students seeking to pursue postgraduate research degrees in Australia. This scholarship is funded by the Australian government and is designed to support outstanding international research students by covering tuition fees and providing a living-costs stipend.
- Scholarship Name: Australian Government RTP Scholarship (International) 2025
- Level of Study: Postgraduate research (Master’s by Research or PhD)
- Funding: Up to $143,881
- Stipend: $40,109 per annum (2024 rate)
- Eligibility: International postgraduate research students
- Application Open Date: All year round
- Application Close Date: Varies by research period (details below)
The RTP Scholarship offers comprehensive financial support to international students:
- Living Allowance: A stipend of $40,109 per annum to assist with living costs.
- Tuition Fees: Full coverage of tuition fees for the duration of the program.
- Health Coverage: Overseas health cover to ensure students are protected while studying in Australia.
To be eligible for the RTP Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a commencing or enrolled international postgraduate research student at the University of Sydney.
- Demonstrate an outstanding academic record and research potential, with research publications being highly regarded.
- Have an unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled in a Master’s by Research or PhD program at the University of Sydney.
The application process is aligned with the research periods at the University of Sydney. Below are the key dates for the scholarship commencing research periods:
Research Period 1 and 2, 2024
- Submission Deadline: 15 September 2023
- Offers Received From: 24 November 2023
Research Period 3 and 4, 2024
- Submission Deadline: 21 December 2023
- Offers Received From: 29 February 2024
Research Period 1 and 2, 2025
- Submission Deadline: 13 September 2024
- Offers Received From: 22 November 2024
Research Period 3 and 4, 2025
- Submission Deadline: 17 December 2024
- Offers Received From: February 2025 (Estimated)
New Students: New students must select the checkbox to be considered for the RTP scholarship when submitting their postgraduate research degree application. A separate application is not required. However, it is essential to submit your research degree course application before the relevant RTP deadlines.
Current HDR Students: Current Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students must submit a separate application by the submission deadline to be considered for the scholarship.
The submission deadline is critical to ensure your application is considered for the appropriate offer round. For example, if you wish to receive an RTP scholarship outcome in February 2024 and are commencing in research period 3 or 4, 2024, you will need to complete your submission by 21 December 2023. Applications submitted after this date will be considered in the next international round in November 2024.