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Australia Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships
Last updated: 31 Mar 2026 |
Australian Government
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline:
varies, April-Oct (annual)
Study in: Australia
Course starts 2026/2027
Brief description:
On 31 December 2016, the International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) ceased and was replaced by the Research Training Program (RTP) from 1 January 2017. The RTP provides block grants, on a calendar year basis, to higher education providers (HEPs) to support both domestic and overseas students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees, known as higher degrees by research (HDRs).
Host Institution(s):
Participating Universities
in Australia
Level/Field of study:
Masters by research degree or Doctorate Degree offered by participating Universities in Australia.
Number of Awards:
Not specified
Target group:
Domestic and international students
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
Under RTP, a University provides one or more of the following types of support to an
RTP Scholarship
recipient:
• An
RTP Fees Offset
pays for the tuition fees of a higher degree by research (HDR) student that would otherwise have been paid by the student. This requires that a university to fully offset tuition fee applicable for a student. This is not a stipend.
• An
RTP Stipend
to assist students with their living costs while undertaking a higher degree by research.
• RTP Allowances
to assist students with ancillary costs of a higher degree by research (HDR). This includes relocation costs to undertake a
HDR
,
HDR
thesis printing and academic publication costs and health cover costs for recipients and their dependents.
RTP scholarships are available for a maximum period of two years for a research masters
OR
a minimum of three years, up to a maximum of four years (at the discretion of the HEP) for a research doctorate degree.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for a RTP Stipend, RTP Fees Offset or RTP Allowance, a student must be a domestic student or an overseas student enrolled in an accredited HDR course of study at an Australian HEP. The basic eligibility criteria for an RTP are listed in Section 1.5 of the
Commonwealth Scholarships Guidelines (Research) 2017
.
Application instructions:
Applications for RTP Scholarships need to be made directly to participating universities.
Each university has its own application and selection process, please contact your chosen university directly to discuss how to apply for the RTP scheme. The deadline varies per university but is
around April-October each year
.
It is important to read the
Frequently Asked Questions
and visit the website of the
University where you intend to apply
and t
