QUT Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026

 

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QUT Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026

This scholarship opportunity is being sponsored by the Queensland University of Technology in partnership with the Australian Government to support outstanding research students from Australia and around the world. It is a prestigious, fully funded research scholarship designed to assist high-achieving candidates in pursuing postgraduate research degrees.
The opportunity is therefore open to domestic and international students to pursue a higher degree by research (Masters/PhD) at QUT across all faculties. Applicants are automatically considered during the annual scholarship round when applying for a research degree.

Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship type: Full tuition fee coverage via the RTP Fees Offset

• Stipend value:

  • $33,637 per year (2025 rate, indexed annually)

  • $37,010 per year from 1 January 2026

  • Paid fortnightly to support living expenses

• Other supports:

  • Relocation allowance of $1,520 for interstate students

  • Thesis allowance of $420 for Master’s by Research or $840 for PhD students upon submission of thesis

• Health insurance: Eligible international students may be provided with Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

• Study Level: Master’s by Research / PhD

• Study Course: Open to all study areas

• Citizen type: Australian, New Zealand, and International students

• Number of positions: Varies each year depending on available funding

• Duration:

  • Up to 2 years for Master’s by Research

  • Up to 3.5–4 years for PhD

• Deadline: 
• International applicants:31 July 2026
• Domestic applicants:31 August 2026

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Meet QUT’s admission requirements for a research degree, including English language proficiency

• Not be receiving another scholarship that provides a living allowance for the research degree

• If currently enrolled:

• PhD students must have completed less than 1 year of equivalent full-time study (EFTSL)

• Master’s students must have completed less than 6 months EFTSL

Selection Criteria 

Selection will be based on academic and research merit, including:

• Academic performance and qualifications

• Research capability and potential for excellence

• Relevance and quality of proposed research project

• Professional achievements or relevant work experience

• Referee recommendations

• Research output, such as publications or conference presentations

(Also apply for the Fully Funded UnisQ International Stipend and Fee Research Scholarship (DPHD) 2025)

How to Apply

1. Check your eligibility for a QUT research degree: QUT Research Admissions

2. Submit an application for a research degree program at QUT

3. Indicate your interest in scholarships when prompted during the online application

4. Applications must be submitted by 31 July 2026 for consideration in the main scholarship round

Who to Contact

For inquiries about the RTP Scholarship or research study at QUT, contact:
QUT Research Scholarships Team
📧 Email: research.scholarships@qut.edu.au
🌐 QUT Graduate Research Contacts

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

(Also apply for the University of Wollongong Australia University Postgraduate Award (UPA) 2025)

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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 to study 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, 
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•  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 Ph.D. 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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