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:
- AUD $840 for PhD
- 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-Recent 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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