University of Sydney International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTP) 2026

 

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University of Sydney International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTP) 2026

The International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTP) is a prestigious scholarship funded by the Australian Government, Department of Education and Training. It aims to support highly ranked international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and research potential to undertake a Higher Degree by Research (Masters by Research or PhD) in Australia.

The scholarship covers tuition fees, living allowance, and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the student and eligible dependents, making it a fully funded opportunity for research students wishing to study in Australia.

The IRTP is available to newly commencing research students at the University and is awarded on a competitive basis.

 Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship type: Full tuition fee cover

• Tuition fee coverage: Up to 2 years for Master by Research and up to 3.5 years for PhD

• Stipend value: $39,000 per annum (tax-free), commencing from 1 January 2026

• Health insurance: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) — single or family cover for the duration of the program

• Study Level: Masters by Research / PhD

• Study Course: Open to all accredited Higher Degree by Research (HDR) courses

• Citizen type: International students

• Number of positions: Not specified (competitive)

• Duration: 2 years for Masters by Research / 3.5 years for PhD

• Application Deadline: 19 December 2025

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for the IRTP, applicants must:

• Be undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) as an overseas student (as defined in the Higher Education Support Act 2003) at the University in the year of the IRTP Stipend.

• Have received an offer and accepted enrolment into a postgraduate research program at the University.

• Not be receiving an equivalent award, stipend, or salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the IRTP Scholarship stipend rate to undertake the HDR. (Income earned from sources unrelated to the course of study is not subject to the 75% rule.)

• Not receive an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset HDR fees.

• Submit a complete application, including all supporting documentation, before the application deadline.

Selection Criteria 

Scholarship recipients are selected on a competitive basis against the University’s selection criteria. Assessment will typically consider:

• Academic excellence in previous qualifications (transcripts, GPA, class rank)

• Research potential in the chosen field

• Relevance of the proposed research project to previous academic background

• Relevant professional and/or research experience

• Referee recommendations

• Demonstrated research skills through publications, presentations, or previous project work

(Also apply for Murdoch University International Futures Scholarship 2026)

How to Apply

There is no separate application form for the IRTP scholarship.

To apply:

1. Complete the online application for admission to a Higher Degree by Research program by the scholarship deadline.

2. In the SCHOLARSHIP/SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION section of the application, tick “YES” to be considered for scholarships.

3. Submit all required supporting documentation before the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Who to Contact

For more information, contact:
UTS Graduate Research School
 Email: grs@uts.edu.au

• New Research Students: UTS Future Research Students
• Currently Enrolled Students: UTS Current Research Students

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

(Also apply for Fully funded University of Tasmania Research Scholarships 2025)

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