Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryAustralia
Area of StudyAll
Application Deadline19 December 2025 (Closed)
Scholarship TypeDoctorate
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-0587
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About This Scholarship

The Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship for international students provides financial support for postgraduate research degrees at the University of Sydney. The scholarship covers tuition fees, a stipend of $42,754 per annum, relocation allowance, and thesis allowance for up to 14 research periods for doctorate studies or 7 periods for research masters.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Annual stipend of $42,754 (2026 rate), indexed annually on 1 January
  • 100% tuition fees covered for up to 14 research periods (doctorate) or 7 research periods (masters)
  • Relocation allowance for eligible expenses
  • Thesis allowance
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be an international student at the time of award
  • 2 Must enrol in a full-time postgraduate research degree (part-time approved only in special circumstances)
  • 3 Must apply for admission and submit all required documentation for admission to a Higher Degree by Research at the University of Sydney
  • 4 Must submit the scholarship application form available on the Scholarships Office website

How to Apply

1
Apply for admission and submit all required documentation for admission to a higher degree by research through Sydney Courses by the published deadlines
2
Submit the scholarship application form by the deadline
3
Provide research experience evidence using the provided template
4
Complete the research experience information and appendix guide
5
Await outcomes notification as per the award timeline
📅 Up to 14 research periods for doctorate studies or up to 7 research periods for research masters

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