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:
Provide flexible funding solutions to support domestic and international students pursuing HDRs at Australian HEPs.
Provide graduates with the skills needed to pursue professions in academia and other sectors of the labor market.
Encourage collaboration between HEPs and industry, as well as other research end users.
Offered By
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Australian Government
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Amount Granted
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Variable
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Type of Scholarship
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Merit-Based
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Level of Program
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Graduate and Doctorate
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Application Deadline
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Sept 15, 2024 (tentative)
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Renewability
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Yearly
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International Students
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Yes
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Official URL
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Visit Here
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Benefits
The Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship provides benefits like:
It covers tuition fees for the course and provides a stipend for general living expenses.
It provides Overseas Student Health Coverage for the scholarship awardees and their family members.
It provides allowances for the ancillary costs of higher degrees via research.

Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for an Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTPS), a student must:
Be a citizen of any country except New Zealand, and should not be holding Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status, or New Zealand citizenship; and
Intend to begin full-time study for a higher degree by research in Australia for the first time in the year for which the award is to be offered. Students who started their higher degree by research the previous year but were unable to apply for an AGRTPS because of the timing of their application for admission and subsequent enrolment, or who started a higher degree by research but dropped out within six months of starting, may be eligible; and
To be considered for an Australian Government Research Scholarship, you must plan to enroll in a research concentration. These are areas where the University has a particular strength, where research resources have been concentrated, where external funding has been attracted; and
Satisfy all entry requirements for a higher degree by research, including English proficiency levels in accordance with the English Language Proficiency Requirements for HDR Candidature.
The minimum score requirement in English Language competency is,
Test Name
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Minimum Score Requirement
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TOEFL
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79
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PTE
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62
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IELTS
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6.5
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Application Process
The application process for the Australian Government Research Training Program is controlled individually by each of the 42 participating Australian universities.
Tuition fee waivers, stipends, and allowance applications for new RTP students need to be submitted directly to the institution.
Some institutions only ask applicants to tick the 'financial aid' box on their admissions applications.
For details about the RTP application procedure, applicants should contact the university's scholarship office or the postgraduate research office.
The application deadline varies for each university because the participating universities oversee the scholarship application process independently.

Documents Required
The documents required by the Australian Government Research Training Program for the Scholarship are:
Transcripts of Academic Achievement
Evidence of publications, artistic or musical production, and professional experience
Language requirements in English
Letter of Recommendation
Proposal for Research
Recent CV
Passports, national identity cards, and student visas are examples of identification documents.
Proof of residency
Thesis abstract copy Summary of the proposed research project
List of published works, with URL links and/or co

Selection Process
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:
Previous education of the applicants.
Extensive research experience gained by the applicant.
Working knowledge of the applicant.
Publications of the scientific research work done by the applicant.
Report of the Referee.

Contact Details
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.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply to the RTP at more than one university, or more than once at the same university?
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.
Am I eligible for RTP support if I choose to undertake a research doctorate or research master's degree at an overseas university?
No, you must be enrolled at an approved Australian university to be eligible for the RTP.
Does the department provide an RTP application form?
No, RTP applications must be submitted directly to a participating university.