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The Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship was created to assist students pursuing a higher degree through research (HDR). The scholarship is applicable to 42 of Australia's most prestigious universities and covers overseas tuition fees as well as a stipend.
Goals of the Research Training Program Scholarship
The RTP's goals are as follows:
Field | Details |
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Offered By |
Australian Government, administered through participating Australian universities |
Amount Granted |
Up to AUD 50,000 per year (approximately): – AUD 34,000 stipend (living allowance) – Tuition fee offset – Allowances for relocation, thesis, and overseas health cover |
Type of Scholarship |
Fully funded research scholarship |
Level of Program |
Postgraduate research degrees – Master’s by Research and PhD (Doctorate) |
Application Deadline |
Varies by university (typically between August to October 2025 for 2026 intake) |
International Students |
Yes, available to both domestic and international students |
Official URL |
Australian Government Research Training Programme Scholarship |
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The Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship provides benefits like:
To be considered for an Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTPS), a student must:
Test Name | Minimum Score Requirement |
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TOEFL | 79 |
PTE | 62 |
IELTS | 6.5 |
The application process for the Australian Government Research Training Program is controlled individually by each of the 42 participating Australian universities.
The documents required by the Australian Government Research Training Program for the Scholarship are:
The institutions that are participating, are in charge of both the selection and application processes. Some of the most important factors influencing the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship selection are as follows:
Supports education services for international students, generic information on overseas qualification evaluation (for non-commercial purposes), and general information about international education.
Phone: 1300 615 262
Email: contact.centre@education.gov.au.
There are no restrictions that prevent any applicant from applying for an RTP slot at more than one university, or at the same university more than once. So, yes you can apply to the RTP at more than one university, or more than once at the same university.
No, you must be enrolled at an approved Australian university to be eligible for the RTP.
No, RTP applications must be submitted directly to a participating university.