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Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships (RTPS) 2021-2022- University of New England

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About the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) International Stipend Scholarship at the University of New England

The University of New England is offering multiple Masters/PhD scholarship positions through the  Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) International Stipend Scholarship program to all eligible international students. 

The RTPS scholarship is open to outstanding and high achieving international students to undertake research in any field of choice at the University of New England, Australia. The scholarship provides full tuition fee support and other financial benefits to study in Australia. This is a prestigious international student scholarship opportunity for all eligible students from any nationality.

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Scholarship overview and benefits:

  • Scholarship Cover: Full tuition fee
  • Scholarship Value: $28,597 per annum (2021 rate) indexed annually
  • Living cost support: Fortnight living allowance
  • Degree Program: Masters/PhD by research
  • Field of study:  Any field, suitable for students with outstanding research potentials
  • Citizen type: International students/ All countries eligible
  • Scholarship stipend Duration: up to 2years for masters and 3 years for PhD. No extension.
  • Application opens: 15 August 2021
  • Application Deadline: 30 September 2021

Eligibility Criteria for RTP scholarship at the University of New England

To be eligible for the RTP scholarships at the University of New England: 
  • as an international student, you must be enrolled in an accredited HDR course of study at an Australian HEP.
  • Applicant must not be receiving income from another source to support his/her general living costs while undertaking their course of study if that income is greater than 75 per cent of that student’s RTP Stipend rate. Income unrelated to the student’s course of study or income received for the student’s course of study but not for the purposes of supporting general living costs is not to be taken into account.
  • Applicant  must not be receiving an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset HDR fees.
  • Applicants must be enrolled as full-time, on-campus for the duration of their candidature.
International students from non-English background must meet the university English Language requirements and minimum academic entry requirements for a degree in UNE

How to apply for RTP scholarship at the University of New England

Applicants are required to complete both an application for candidature and scholarship at the same. 

To apply for this scholarship, applicants are  required to complete  the Higher Degree Research Candidature and Scholarship Application Form. While on the form, you will find detail instructions on the application procedure.

Expected documents to submit along:
  • Supervisor Statement of Support
  • Research Proposal
  • Certificates and transcripts
  • Referee Reports: at least 2
Read more from one of our previous post about how to apply for research Master/PhD degree program admissions and scholarships to study in Australia

Who to contact

For further information on this scholarship, interested applicant can get to HDR team at the University of New England on the phone
Phone: +61 2 6773 3715
Via the AskUNE website

Visit official scholarship link for more details

Pro-tips for research scholarship applications

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