Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship is designed to support outstanding international postgraduate research students. Valued at up to $143,881, the RTP scholarship covers tuition fees and provides a living-costs stipend.

Scholarship Highlights

• Value: $40,109 per annum (2024 rate)
• Eligibility: International postgraduate research students
• Application Period: Open all year round, subject to specific submission deadlines

How to Apply

To apply for the RTP scholarship, new students should indicate their interest by selecting the relevant checkbox when submitting their postgraduate research degree application. No separate application for the scholarship is necessary. However, it’s crucial to submit your research degree course application before the specific RTP deadlines to be considered.

Application and Award Timeline

Note: The submission deadline refers to the date by which you must submit your application to be considered for an offer round.

Additional Application Information

• New Students: To be considered for the RTP scholarship, ensure you submit all required documents by the submission deadline relevant to your intended research period.
• Current Students: If you are already enrolled, you must submit a separate scholarship application by the submission deadline. For example, currently enrolled international students need to apply by 21 December 2023 to receive an outcome by February 2024.

Benefits of the RTP Scholarship

• Stipend: $40,109 per annum (2024 rate) to assist with living costs.
• Tuition Fees: The scholarship covers tuition fees.
• Overseas Health Cover: Provided as part of the scholarship package.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the RTP scholarship, you must:

• Be a commencing or currently enrolled international postgraduate research student.
• Have an outstanding academic record and significant 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.

Important Reminders

• Ensure all mandatory documents are submitted by the relevant submission deadline to be considered for the upcoming scholarship round.
• Late submissions may result in your application being deferred to the next round.