Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship 2026
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship 2026
The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship 2026 provides fully funded support for domestic and international students pursuing research-based Master’s and PhD degrees at participating Australian universities.
Host Country: Australia
Study Level: Master’s by Research and PhD
Eligible Applicants: Students from all countries
Funding: Full scholarship
Annual Stipend: Up to AUD $53,608 (subject to annual indexation)
IELTS: Not required (subject to university admission requirements)
About the RTP Scholarship
The RTP is an Australian Government initiative that provides funding to higher education providers (HEPs) to support students undertaking Higher Degrees by Research (HDRs), including research Master’s and doctoral programs.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Be either a domestic or international student.
Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
Meet the admission requirements for a Master’s by Research or PhD program at their chosen Australian university.
Scholarship Benefits
The RTP Scholarship typically covers:
Full tuition fees.
Annual living stipend of up to AUD $53,608 (rates may vary and are adjusted annually).
Additional allowances related to research study expenses and other approved HDR costs.
Participating Universities
The scholarship is offered through numerous Australian universities, including:
Avondale University
Bond University
Central Queensland University
Charles Darwin University
Charles Sturt University
Curtin University
Deakin University
Flinders University
Griffith University
James Cook University
La Trobe University
Macquarie University
Monash University
Murdoch University
Queensland University of Technology
Additional participating institutions may also offer RTP-funded positions through their graduate research programs.
Application Process
Choose a participating Australian university and research program.
Confirm that you meet the admission requirements for the selected Master’s by Research or PhD program.
Submit an application for admission and the RTP scholarship through the university’s graduate research portal.
Await assessment and scholarship nomination by the university.
The RTP Scholarship is one of Australia’s most prestigious research funding programs, providing comprehensive financial support to outstanding research students throughout the duration of their studies.