Multiple funded MSc/PhD positions via UniSA-RTPi Scholarship Program

 

 About the positions

Research Training Program International (RTPi) Scholarships 2025/2026   University of South Australia

Research Training Program International (RTPi) are fully funded scholarship program funded by the Australian government and awarded to international students based on merit and research potential. RTPi provides stipend allowances, and tuition fees cover for a specific duration of the degree program

The RTPi at the University of South Australia is aligned with specific projects. The scholarships are open to all eligible international students to undertake research degrees Masters or PhD at UniSA via specific projects.

These scholarships are fully funded and aligned to any of the multiple projects available at the University of South Australia.  In other words, these scholarships are associated with research projects, applicants only apply for a scholarship when they apply for a research project. Multiple research projects are available at the University of South Australia all year round, the closing date for each scholarship is specific to the project.

RTPi scholarship overview

• Scholarship type: Full tuition fee cover
• Scholarship stipend value: $32,500- $41,650per annum (2025 rate)
• Health insurance: Overseas student health cover(OSHC), plus dependents
• Degree Program: MSc/ PhD
• Available in:   In all faculties via specific projects
• Number of awards: Multiple positions
• Location: University of South Australia
• Citizen type: International students
• Award Duration: up to 3years for Ph.D., 2 for Masters
• Application Deadlines:  Open all year round/project-specific

Applications for research degree programs(MSc/Ph.D.) are accepted all year, and the scholarship deadlines are project-specific.

Find out about other RTPi Scholarship benefits and conditions

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Eligible criteria for RTPi scholarships

The scholarships are aligned with specific projects.

Applicants for all projects are competitively assessed and selected on information provided in the application and any interviews that may occur. 

Browse through the list of projects here to find a suitable research project  available across  all fields of study at the University

International students must meet UniSA minimum English language requirements to be eligible for entry into a research degree.

How to apply for RTPi scholarships

Applications for RTPi are made online via a project that has an assigned scholarship

From this point of view, to apply, the first step would be to browse through :

1. The list of projects, and find a project of interest and other details including on principal supervisors and other relevant information.
2. Check to see that you meet the minimum eligibility criteria for a degree program at UniSa before you proceed with the application process

View UniSA's step-by-step guide to applying for a research degree program 

Further Details

For any inquiry about undertaking a research degree at the University of South Australia, interested applicants can contact the Research Degree Admissions team via

Research Degree Admissions

• Email: research.degrees@unisa.edu.au
• Phone:+61 8 8302 5880

For further details on the scholarship visit the University of South Australia Research Training Program International (RTPi) Scholarships

Browse the list of projects

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Pro-tips for research scholarship applications

The followings are some helpful links to browse through. They include tips and guides on how to successfully apply for research Masters and PhD scholarships and admissions to study in Australia. 

These are just some essential elements that any international student thinking of studying abroad must be aware of especially when applying for research degree programs abroad. 

This includes information about :

•  General Masters/PhD scholarship requirements to study in Australia, 
•  How to apply for research Masters/PhD scholarships and admissions,  
•  How to apply successfully to scholarships abroad. 
• Another essential guide that you must look at is  How to contact potential supervisors when asking for a Masters or PhD Studentship position. 
• And how to write a captivating research proposal for scholarship applications, 
• And finally Research Proposal Guide for Successful Admission/Scholarship applications

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