Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) for Masters/PhD Degrees
Deadline: Varies (Annual intake between April and October) Study Location: Australia Commencement of Course: 2024/2025 Academic Year
Overview: The Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) allocates block grants to higher education providers (HEPs) to facilitate research-focused postgraduate studies. This program supports both domestic and international students pursuing Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees, commonly referred to as higher degrees by research (HDRs).
Host Institutions:
Australian Universities participating in the Research Training Program (RTP)
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Level/Field of Study:
Masters by Research or Doctorate Degree offered by participating Australian Universities.
Number of Awards:
Not specified
Target Group:
Domestic and international students
Scholarship Value/Inclusions/Duration:
Under the RTP, participating universities offer one or more of the following types of support to RTP Scholarship recipients:
- RTP Fees Offset: Covers the tuition fees for a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) student that would otherwise have been paid by the student. This offsets the full tuition fee applicable to the student’s program. This is not a stipend.
- RTP Stipend: Provides financial assistance to students for their living expenses while pursuing a Higher Degree by Research.
- RTP Allowances: Assists students with additional costs associated with their Higher Degree by Research, such as relocation expenses, thesis printing, academic publication costs, and health cover for recipients and their dependents.
RTP scholarships are available for a maximum of two years for a research master’s degree or a minimum of three years, up to a maximum of four years (at the discretion of the Higher Education Provider) for a research doctorate degree.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for an RTP Stipend, RTP Fees Offset, or RTP Allowance, students must be enrolled as domestic or international students in an accredited HDR course of study at an Australian Higher Education Provider (HEP). Basic eligibility criteria are outlined in Section 1.5 of the Commonwealth Scholarships Guidelines (Research) 2017.
Application Instructions:
Applications for RTP Scholarships should be submitted directly to the participating universities. Each university has its own application and selection process, so applicants should contact their chosen university directly for details on how to apply for the RTP scheme. Deadlines vary per university but generally fall between April and October each year.
Applicants are encouraged to read the Frequently Asked Questions and visit the website of their chosen university and the official scholarship website (link provided below) for detailed application instructions.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: Research Training Program