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.
* Annual stipend: AUD $33,511 (tax-free, 2025 rate)
* Full tuition fee waiver (up to 2 years for Master's, 4 years for PhD)
* Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
* Travel allowance: AUD $1,000 (to/from Australia)
* Thesis submission allowance:
o AUD $840 for PhD
o AUD $420 for Master's
* Medical leave and paid sick leave
* University of Sydney
* University of Melbourne
* Australian National University
* University of Queensland
* University of Adelaide
* University of New South Wales
* Flinders University
* Curtin University (and 30+ more across Australia)
Fields of Study
RTP 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.
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