Australian Government Research Scholarship 2025–26 – Fully Funded
* Host Country: Australia
* Degree Levels: Master's by Research, PhD
* Funding Type: Fully Funded (RTP – Research Training Program)
* Eligible Applicants: International and domestic students
* Application Deadline: Varies by university
Program Overview
The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) offers fully funded scholarships to high-achieving students pursuing postgraduate research degrees at participating Australian universities. The program supports both Master's by Research and Doctoral (PhD) candidates across a wide range of disciplines.
More than 40 top-ranked Australian universities participate in the RTP scheme, offering world-class research environments and supervision.
1. Annual stipend: AUD $33,511 (tax-free, 2025 rate)
2. Full tuition fee waiver (up to 2 years for Master's, 4 years for PhD)
3. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
4. Travel allowance: AUD $1,000 (to/from Australia)
5. Thesis submission allowance:
* AUD $840 for PhD
* AUD $420 for Master's
6. Medical leave and paid sick leave
7. University of Sydney
8. University of Melbourne
9. Australian National University
10. University of Queensland
11. University of Adelaide
12. University of New South Wales
13. Flinders University
14. Curtin University
(and 30+ more across Australia)
Fields of StudyRTP scholarships are available in all major academic disciplines, including:
* Arts and Humanities
* Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics
* Health and Medical Sciences
* Natural and Physical Sciences
* Business, Law, and Social Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
* Must be an international student (non-Australian, non-New Zealand)
* Hold a Bachelor's degree with Honours or equivalent
* Meet the English language proficiency requirements of the chosen university
* Enroll in a full-time research program at a participating institution
How to Apply
* Choose a university from the RTP-participating institutions
* Visit the university's graduate research or scholarships page
* Apply for admission to a research program
* Indicate interest in the RTP scholarship during the application
* Submit all required documents (CV, research proposal, transcripts, references, etc.)
Note: Each university has its own application deadlines, typically between April and October 2025.Join Our Official Channels for more Jobs & ScholarshipNo comment's at the moment!, Be the first to post a comment. #J-18808-Ljbffr