Notre Dame Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships 2026

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Notre Dame Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships 2026

The University of Notre Dame Australia, in partnership with the Australian Government, is offering the prestigious Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships to support outstanding domestic and international students in pursuing a Higher Degree by Research (HDR)  either a Master’s or PhD.

This scholarship aims to alleviate the financial burden of tuition and living expenses, empowering students to engage in transformative research aligned with the University’s vision and research priorities. Applicants are selected competitively based on academic merit, research potential, and alignment with strategic research themes.

 Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship Type: Tuition Fee Offset and/or Stipend Support

• Stipend Value: $36,862 per annum (2025 rate, tax-free), paid fortnightly to support general living costs

• Other Supports (Allowances may include):

  • Relocation costs to commence research at Notre Dame

  • Thesis printing or publication costs

  • Standard Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students

• Health Insurance: OSHC for international students (if applicable)

• Study Level: Masters by Research / PhD

• Study Course: Open to all HDR programs offered at Notre Dame

• Citizen Type: Open to both Domestic and International students

• Number of Positions: Not specified; awarded based on competitive merit

• Duration: Up to 2 years (Masters) and 4 years (PhD) full-time equivalent

• Deadline: 7 April 2026

  
  

  Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Meet admission requirements for an HDR program at the University of Notre Dame

• Be either:

  • A domestic student, automatically assessed for RTP fee offset (no separate application needed)

  • An international student, eligible to apply competitively for a fee offset and/or stipend

• Demonstrate strong academic performance and research capability

• Submit a complete Expression of Interest (EoI) and be invited to apply for admission (if a prospective student)

Eligible Countries: All nationalities
Eligible Study Program: Any HDR program offered at the University of Notre Dame

Selection Criteria 

Scholarships are awarded through a competitive process based on the following:

• Academic performance in previous study

• Evidence of research capability (e.g., publications, thesis work)

• Relevant professional experience

• Quality and feasibility of the research project proposal

• Alignment of the research topic with the University Research Plan and Transformative Research Themes

• Strength and experience of the proposed supervisory team

• Availability of supervisory expertise and capacity

(Also apply for the Adelaide University RTP Scholarships 2026)

How to Apply

 Prospective Students:

• Indicate “Yes” to “Are you interested in applying for a scholarship?” in the Expression of Interest (EoI) form

• Submit your EoI and, upon invitation, complete and lodge the application for admission and scholarship before 4 August 2025

Current Students:

• Complete and submit the appropriate RTP Application Form (Domestic or International)

• Attach your most recent progress review or confirmation of candidature

• If supporting documents cannot be attached, provide reasons in the application

• Submit all documents to the Research Office before the deadline

Who to Contact

Research Office – University of Notre Dame

• Email: hdr@nd.edu.au

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

(Also apply for the Victoria University International Research Scholarships 2025–2026)

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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, 
•  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 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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