The Australian National University RTP Scholarship provides funding to Universities to award scholarships to domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree Research programs.
The scholarship covers the full tuition costs of selected candidates including a stipend of $38,154 for personal, thesis, and child/dependent allowance.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $38,154 Stipends
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: August 31, 2025
Scholarship Details
Each year the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training provides funding to Universities to award scholarships to domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree Research programs.
ANU currently conducts two annual central scholarship rounds which includes the Australian National University RTP Scholarship, the University Research Scholarship and a few other centrally managed scholarships.
Applicants are ranked and scholarships are awarded based on a competitive ranking process, to the top ranked candidates, subject to evidence they meet merit-based selection criteria, and subject to confirmation of a qualified supervisor, space and resources being available, in an area of research that is aligned with ANU research strategy.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a domestic or international student
- Be applying to study a Higher Research Degree (HDR) Master’s or PhD programme
- Meet the entry requirements for your chosen programme
- Meet the English Language proficiency requirements of the University of Sydney.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- Stipend scholarship for three years, with the possibility of:
- Six month standard extension; and
- Another six month extension if the reason for request falls within the additional eligibility criteria under Item 15. Period of Support, of the AGRTP Procedure.
- Travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program.
- Thesis allowance
- Dependent child allowance (International students only).
- Paid medical, maternity, and parental leave.
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship application page
- Complete an application for a Master’s or PhD degree at the University of Sydney
- No application is required specifically for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered.
- Note to ensure you are considered please ensure you select the appropriate boxes in the admissions application form to note that you are interested in being considered for any available scholarships.
- Please complete and return the “Request for a Current ANU Student to be Considered for a HDR Scholarship” form to your Academic College.
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