Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
Australian Government (Department of Education) · Australia · PhD
Key facts
Amount
Tuition-fee offset plus an annual living stipend (around AUD 30,000+) and allowances for research students (indicative — confirm on source)
Level
PhD
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Eligibility
Domestic and international students incl. Indians undertaking a higher degree by research (research master's or PhD) at an Australian university
How to apply
Apply for admission to an Australian university's HDR programme; the university nominates candidates for RTP funding
Official page ↗Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship — FAQs
6 questions
Tuition-fee offset plus an annual living stipend (around AUD 30,000+) and allowances for research students (indicative — confirm on source). Confirm the current value on the official page before you apply.
Domestic and international students incl. Indians undertaking a higher degree by research (research master's or PhD) at an Australian university
Apply for admission to an Australian university's HDR programme; the university nominates candidates for RTP funding
It funds PhD study in Australia. Confirm the eligible courses on the official page.
Yes — it recurs, so if you miss this cycle you can plan for the next one. We track the dates for you.
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