Australian Government RTP Scholarships 2026

  About the positions Australian Government RTP Scholarships 2026 The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) annually provides block grants to higher education providers (HEPs) to support both domestic and international students pursuing research doctorate and masters degrees in Australia. The scholarship is designed to support candidates in building the skills necessary for academic careers and other sectors of the labor market. This scholarship offers full tuition funding, a generous stipend, and various other benefits. The RTP scholarships are open to students across all fields of study at participating universities in Australia. Selection for the scholarship is merit-based and includes an evaluation of academic performance and research potential.  Scholarship Overview Scholarship type : Full tuition fee cover Stipend value : $53,608, per year, indexed annually Other supports : Additional allowances for costs related to research degrees, including relocation ...

University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering Scholarship 2025

 
Sydney

About the position

University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering Scholarship 2025

The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Engineering offers the 2025 International Tuition Fee Research Scholarship to support international students pursuing higher degree research (HDR) studies. This scholarship is available to both PhD and Master's by Research candidates and covers academic tuition fees as well as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). It is designed for outstanding candidates who have secured an unconditional offer to enroll in a full-time HDR program. Additionally, applicants must apply for the Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship and demonstrate that their stipend is funded by a third-party sponsor or the university.

Scholarship Overview

  • Scholarship type: Full tuition fee cover
  • Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF): Fully covered
  • Stipend: Must be funded by a third-party sponsor or the university
  • Study Level: Master's by Research or PhD
  • Study Course: Engineering
  • Citizen type: International students
  • Duration:
    • Master's by Research: Up to four research periods
    • PhD: Up to 12 research periods, with a possible two-period extension
  • Deadline: Varies (aligned with RTP Scholarship application deadlines)

Eligibility 

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be international students.
  • Have an unconditional offer for full-time enrollment in a PhD program or a Master’s by Research program (with the intention of transitioning to a PhD after the first progress review).
  • Demonstrate that a third-party sponsor or the university is covering their stipend.
  • Apply for and be considered for the RTP Scholarship.
  • Not hold an RTP or any similar primary scholarship covering academic course fees.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on the following factors:

  • Academic excellence and achievements in previous studies.
  • Research potential in the chosen field of study.
  • Alignment of the chosen research program with prior academic or professional experience.
  • Recommendations from previous referees or supervisors.
  • Demonstrated research skills through publications or other means.

How to Apply

  1. Apply for admission to the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Engineering HDR program and secure an unconditional offer.
  2. Ensure that you have arranged for a third-party sponsor or the university to cover your stipend.
  3. Submit your application for the Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship (International).
  4. Contact the Faculty of Engineering at engineering.hdr@sydney.edu.au to express your interest in the International Tuition Fee Research Scholarship.

Who to contact

For further inquiries, please contact:
Email: engineering.hdr@sydney.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 9351 2222

Sources


Visit the University Website to apply and for further details on this scholarship.


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