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HDR Scholarship - Research Training Program Scholarship (RTP) / Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR)

The RTP scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, while the DUPR scholarships are funded by Deakin University. Both awards are available to domestic and international students. Only top-ranked applicants will be offered an RTP.

Important dates

Applications for Round 1 2025 for candidatures commencing 26 February 2025 – 1 May 2025 are now open. Full applications must be submitted by 6 October 2024. For further information, visit How to apply for a research degree .

Benefits and Duration

Stipend and Allowances Value (Terms and Conditions apply)

• A stipend of $34,400 per annum tax exempt (2024 rate)
• A relocation allowance from $500 to $1,500 (for single to family) awarded to students who are moving from interstate or overseas in order to study at Deakin
• For international students only: Single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa

Doctoral Degree Duration

• 3 years for stipend and 4 years for the tuition fees offset

Research Master Degree Duration

• 2 years for stipend and 2 years for the tuition fees offset

Eligibility criteria

• To be eligible for an RTP Stipend, RTP Fees Offset, RTP Allowance or DUPRS a student must be a domestic or international student enrolled in an HDR course of study at Deakin University
• To be eligible for an RTP Fees Offset an applicant must not be receiving an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset HDR fees
• To be eligible for an RTP or DUPRS Stipend a student must not be receiving income from another source to support that student’s general living costs while undertaking their course of study if that income is greater than 75 per cent of that student’s RTP or DUPRS Stipend rate. Income unrelated to the student’s course of study or income received for the student’s course of study but not for the purposes of supporting general living costs is not to be taken into account.
• Please refer to the  research degree entry pathways page for information on admission requirements to a HDR course at Deakin University.
• Terms and conditions for each scholarship are detailed in the Further Information section below. For information about our RTP Scholarship Policy please refer to the  Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Scholarships Procedure.

Selection Process

RTP and DUPRS Stipends will be awarded to students as the result of a competitive process outlined in the ranking guidelines as below. Students receiving an RTP or DUPRS Stipend will be enrolled as on-campus full-time students.

Applicants for an RTP or DUPRS Stipend must have:

• completed at least four years of tertiary education studies
• have achieved 80% or equivalent in the research component of their previous study or an equivalent level of academic attainment, taking into account previous study, relevant work experience, research publications and other research experience
• meet all other minimum entry requirements according to the Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Admission, Selection and Enrolment Procedure . Please refer to the research degree entry pathways page for more information.

Currently enrolled HDR students can apply for an RTP or DUPRS Stipend and will be assessed by the Faculty/Institute. Currently enrolled students may not apply after they have completed more than 3 years of their doctoral course or 2 years of their masters course (or part-time equivalent).

For information about the RTP Fees Offset selection process and the offer process for all scholarships please refer to the  Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Scholarships Procedure.

PDF HDR Scholarship Ranking Guidelines 2024 241.2KB

How to apply

Prospective students.

Learn more about submitting a successful application on the how to apply page.

Find out more

Complete the Currently enrolled HDR student scholarship application form .

Current student application form (DOCX, 46KB)

For more information please  email the Researcher Development Academy

Further information

PDF RTP Domestic Terms and Conditions – 3 Year 158.6KB

PDF RTP Domestic Terms and Conditions – 2 Year 158.5KB

PDF DUPR International Terms and Conditions – 3 Year 254.2KB

PDF DUPR International Terms and Conditions – 2 Year 254.6KB

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Research Training Program Scholarship

Scholarship

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Open for automatic consideration

Benefit amount

100% fee remission and up to $135,000

Eligible study level

Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Future study, Current study

Benefit duration

One or more years

This scholarship is provided by the Australian Commonwealth Government and the University of Melbourne, and offered to high-achieving domestic and international research students.

Research Training Program Scholarship (Fee Offset)

• Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.

Research Training Program Scholarship (Stipend and Fee Offset)

• Living allowance of $37,000 per year pro rata (2024 full-time study rate) for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
• Relocation grant of $2,000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3,000 for students moving from outside Australia.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students who require a student visa to study in Australia

For further information, see Manage my scholarship .

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne

Selection criteria

All domestic students who are offered admission to a Masters by Research or doctoral degree (PhD) at the University of Melbourne will receive a Research Training Program Scholarship (Fee Offset).

Research Training Program Scholarship provide a stipend as well as fee offset are awarded to domestic and international students based on academic merit. Eligible applicants are scored and ranked according to their academic achievement of their last completed degree and their research potential in their field of study. Factors such as completion of a degree at the same level of the research course for which the scholarship is sought, relevant professional experience, refereed publications, specialist medical qualifications or composition of original music may be taken into consideration.

These scholarships are subject to the Graduate Research Scholarships Terms & Conditions (as amended).

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Application, how to apply.

If you have applied for admission to a graduate research course by the application closing date for that course, you do not need to apply for this scholarship. Within seven days of having submitted your course application, you will receive confirmation that you will be automatically considered for a range of graduate research scholarship.

If you already have received an offer for a graduate research course and deferred commencement of your course to the following year, or you are currently enrolled in a graduate research course for which you seek a scholarship, you will need to submit an online application form .

When will I know the outcome?

Domestic students will receive an offer for a Research Training Program Scholarship (Fee Offset) as part of their course offer.

Offers for Graduate Research Scholarships that provide a stipend and fee offset are made separately but around the same time course offers are made.

See: Graduate Research Scholarships

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.

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The Commonwealth Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) provides funding to universities to support the research training of both domestic and international higher degree research (HDR) candidates. The funding provided through the RTP offers the provision for universities to administer and award a number of stipend scholarships known as Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships. These awards are governed by the Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017 .

Griffith University awards RTP Stipends via a competitive application process to candidates commencing or enrolled in a HDR program. RTP Stipends are provided to assist with candidates’ general living costs and do not cover program tuition fees. This website sets out the allowances and conditions attached to the RTP Stipend award.

Key benefits

$33,480 per annum (2024 full time rate).

Generous paid leave provisions, including recreation, sick, parental, cultural and partner leave.

Options to study part time.

Domestic candidates can apply to undertake the program predominately away from the University.

Funds to assist with costs of relocating to undertake the program.

Flexibility to balance paid employment with full-time study.

For information on when to apply through the Continuous Scholarship Round and intake dates please see Key dates.

How to apply

Applicants may only apply a maximum of two times in a five year period for consideration in the scholarship ranking and selection process.

New applicants must follow the process for submitting an online application for a research program, which also includes a section for scholarship application.

New applicants

Current research candidates are required to follow a different process for submitting a scholarship application.

Current candidates

Conditions of Award 2024

(1) To be eligible for an Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarship, an applicant must:

• be commencing or enrolled in a HDR program (for which RTP support is available) at Griffith University.
• not be receiving income from another source to support the candidate’s general living costs that provides a benefit greater than 75% of the GUPRS stipend rate to undertake the proposed program. Income unrelated to the candidate’s HDR program, or income received for the candidate’s HDR program but not for the purposes of supporting general living costs, is not to be taken into account.

(2) To be considered for an Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarship, an applicant must:

• hold a Bachelor Degree (AQF 8) with First Class Honours (Class I) or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment, as specified on the Equivalent qualifications for HDR program admission webpage.
• have not completed a degree at the same or higher level as the HDR program to which the applicant is commencing or enrolled in.
• if seeking recognition for prior candidature in the HDR program, have not completed more than 12 months (equivalent full-time) of candidature at Griffith University or another Australian or overseas institution.
• have not previously held the same or an equivalent scholarship for which they are applying unless it was terminated within six months of the scholarship’s payments commencing; it was held for a degree at a lower level to which the applicant is applying; or the applicant is applying to transfer the scholarship (refer to Section 3.6 of the HDR Scholarship Procedure ).
• have not held a Commonwealth Government Australia Award scholarship in the two years prior to the point of commencing the award, unless approval for this course of action has been granted by the appropriate branch of the Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Applications for research scholarships as part of the Continuous Scholarship Round at Griffith University are firstly processed within the Griffith Graduate Research School. It is at this point that applications are initially reviewed for eligibility for entry into Griffith research programs.

Following this initial review, applications are then forwarded to the appropriate schools, departments or research centres for academic staff to assess applications for both entry into Griffith research programs, and for consideration for a scholarship. All applications are then assessed by the Dean (Research) of the relevant Group and the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School, to arrive at an outcome against the eligibility and selection criteria.

Applications that meet the criteria for scholarship consideration are then assessed and ranked in an order of merit, as outlined in Section 3.2.7 of the  Higher Degree by Research Scholarship Procedure and takes into consideration:

• Academic merit, with emphasis on the results attained in the qualification with the substantial research component but also taking into account the grades of any other eligible qualification, or evidenced equivalence of research excellence capability as applicable
• The international standing of the institution at which the qualification with the substantial research component was completed
• the quality of the eligible research outputs included as evidence in an application, as well as the applicant's contribution to these outputs
• the level and duration of sustained research experience and evidence of how the research activity undertaken bears upon and enhances the applicant's research capacity, with regard to the proposed research
• The compatibility/fit between the applicant, research environment, and the supervision team.
• The compatibility/fit of the proposed research with university/academic group research priorities

The University's HDR Scholarship Committee considers applicants and awards scholarships based on the University-wide Order of Merit List.

3.1 Stipend

(1) A full-time RTP Stipend Scholarship carries an annual stipend of $33,480 (2024 rate). The stipend rate for any particular year may be the same as that for the preceding year, indexed annually.

(2) Income derived by way of a Scholarship by a candidate receiving full-time education at a University may be tax exempt. It is the responsibility of the scholarship holder to assess the tax liability of their scholarship.

(3) The stipend will be paid into an account in a bank, building society or credit union, on a fortnightly basis, as per the University’s payment schedule. Payment will be calculated from the date of commencement of study, except where an awardee is already enrolled in the program, in which case payment may commence from the date of advice of the grant of the award (or from 1 January for offers made in November of the preceding year).

3.2 Relocation allowance

(1) An awardee who is required to relocate, either within Australia or from overseas, specifically to undertake the program and take up the award is entitled to receive a maximum of $515 for each eligible adult and $255 for each eligible child to an absolute maximum of $1,485 for the following on provision of receipts to the GGRS, verifying the costs of this travel:

• travel expenses equivalent to the economy/student airfare for the candidate, spouse and dependents to Brisbane or the Gold Coast via the most direct route. Where a candidate elects to travel by car, a per kilometre allowance up to the equivalent airfare for the candidate will be calculated. Candidates cannot claim for accommodation or meal costs if they elect to travel by car; and
• removal expenses.

(2) Any relocation allowance must be claimed within 6 months of commencement of the award. Relocation allowances are not payable for travel undertaken after the completion of studies, or termination of the award.

3.3 Leave entitlements

(1) The table below describes the leave that awardees are entitled to within the tenure of the award.

(2) International candidates seeking leave will need to meet the conditions of their visa to be entitled to the leave provisions described below and are advised to check with Griffith International.

(3) Leave is not permitted within the first 6 months of candidature, unless in exceptional circumstances. Such applications will require approval of the Dean, Research.

(4) Parental leave: up to a maximum of 12 weeks paid parental leave, where the candidate is the primary carer of a new-born child or of a newly adopted child under 16 years of age, upon the provision of appropriate certification. Parental leave will not be approved within the first 12 months of award commencement. Candidates requiring paid parental leave within the first 12 months of award commencement are encouraged to contact the GGRS Scholarships team for advice.

Candidates enrolled on a part-time basis will be entitled to paid leave calculated on a pro rata basis. The paid parental leave is normally only available to the candidate (birth parent / non-birth parent / adoptive parent) who is taking on the primary care giver role within the first twelve months of the child coming into their care. Parental leave for pregnant candidates would normally commence no later than 3 weeks prior to the expected birth date unless medical evidence is provided to certify that the pregnant candidate is fit to continue normal study for a further period that extends to no later than the expected birth date.

4.1 Commencement of study

(1) Awardees must accept both a place in the HDR program (if not already commenced) as well as the RTP Stipend Scholarship by the date specified in the offer letter. The RTP Stipend Scholarship must be taken up between the dates specified in the letter of offer. Where exceptional circumstances prevent an awardee from taking up the award by the date specified in the offer letter, they may apply for a delayed commencement. Full details of the reasons for the request will be required. If an awardee cannot commence by the approved date the University may withdraw the award.

4.2 Mode of attendance – Remote candidature

(1) Awardees are required to maintain an on-campus enrolment.

(2) In exceptional circumstances, an application to undertake the award predominantly away from the University may be considered for domestic candidates where they have a high likelihood of success as evidenced by qualifications and research experience. Requirements are detailed in Section 3.8 of the HDR Scholarship Procedure and section 3.3 of the HDR Admission Procedure.

(3) International candidates must maintain an on-campus enrolment.

4.3 Study load

(1) Awardees are required to maintain a full-time study load, unless approval for part-time study load and award is approved.

(2) A full-time study load commitment is at least the equivalent of the standard five day working week (e.g. 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 48 weeks per year). The actual pattern of research and study is to be negotiated by the candidate and their supervisory team. Refer to Section 3.5.4 of the HDR Enrolment and Variations to Candidature Procedure .

4.4 Employment and other funding

(1) Awardees are permitted to undertake work, paid or otherwise, that is unrelated to their research project. However, it must not affect their ability to maintain their study load commitment, nor interfere with the timely progression and completion of their research project. Employment commitments will not be considered as a reason for an extension of the award. Requirements are detailed in Section 3.5.4 of the HDR Enrolment and Variations to Candidature Procedure .

(2) Awardees should consult with their principal supervisor in regards to the decision to undertake employment while in the HDR program.

(3) Awardees are permitted to:

• obtain funds for fieldwork, equipment or other expenses not covered by the award; and
• obtain funding for overseas travel costs from other Australian Government awards or other funding sources.

(4) Holders of a RTP Stipend Scholarship with dependent children may be eligible for the Family Payment paid by Centrelink. Enquires must be directed to Centrelink.

4.5 Part-time award

(1) Applications to undertake the award on a part-time basis may be considered where the applicant has significant caring responsibilities or a medical condition or disability limiting their capacity to undertake full-time enrolment. Part-time awards will not be considered based on employment limiting capacity to undertake full-time enrolment. Requirements are detailed in Section 3.7 of the HDR Scholarship Procedure .

(2) The award will be 50% of the full-time stipend rate, part-time scholarships are not tax exempt.

(3) The award duration will be calculated on a pro-rata basis based on periods of full-time/part-time enrolment.

(4) Holders of a part-time award may convert to full-time enrolment and scholarship award at any stage, subject to seeking approval for full-time enrolment. The University may also require part-time scholarship recipients to convert to full-time if the reasons for which the part-time award was granted no longer apply.

(1) The tenure of a full-time RTP Stipend Scholarship is, from date of program commencement, up to two years (full-time equivalent) for a Masters (Research) candidate and up to three years (full-time equivalent) for a Doctoral candidate.

(2) Continuation of receipt of the RTP Stipend Scholarship during the tenure of the award is dependent upon evidence of the awardee’s satisfactory progress in the HDR program, through the timely completion of candidature milestones and satisfactory progress reports.

(3) The tenure of a RTP Stipend Scholarship will be reduced by any period of study undertaken:

• towards the research project and/or degree prior to the commencement of the RTP Stipend Scholarship; or
• towards the degree during suspension of the RTP Stipend Scholarship.

(4) A Doctoral candidate making satisfactory progress may apply for an extension to the RTP Stipend Scholarship tenure for up to a maximum of six months. An extension will only be approved where the grounds for the extension:

• relate to the study and are beyond the control of the candidate, and could not have been reasonably anticipated at the commencement of the program; or
• are on the basis of the candidate undertaking an industry placement, research internship or professional practice activity of more than 30 days duration, approved by the Dean Research as part of the HDR program, as per Section 4.8 of these Conditions of Award.

A request for an extension should be made within a reasonable period before (and at least one month) before the expiry date of the award. Awardees enrolled in a Masters (Research) program are not entitled to an extension of award.

4.7 Change to HDR program

(1) Applications to transfer candidature from one HDR program to another will be in accordance with Section 3.6.7 of the HDR Enrolment and Variations to Candidature Procedure . If an awardee is permitted to transfer from a Masters (Research) to a Doctoral program or from a Doctoral to a Masters (Research) program, the maximum duration of the award will be adjusted accordingly.

(2) The maximum tenure of a transferred award becomes that for the new HDR program minus the period of study undertaken towards the previous program prior to the conversion.

(3) A request for a major change to the thesis topic can be considered as per Section 3.6.4 of the HDR Enrolment and Variations to Candidature Procedure . If it is established through this approval process that the recorded field of research (FoR) and/or field of education (FoE) for the thesis topic have changed, the Griffith Graduate Research School will update these fields in the candidate’s record.

4.8 Industry placements, research internships and professional practice activities

(1) Recipients of a RTP Stipend Scholarship may undertake industry placements, research internships and professional practice activities that are approved by the Dean Research as part of their eligible HDR program.

(2) Ongoing receipt of a RTP Stipend Scholarship at the rate set out in Section 3.1 of these Conditions of Award may be available for the duration of an approved industry placement, research internship or professional practice activity if:

• The RTP Stipend Scholarship awardee has not exceeded the maximum duration of their HDR program;
• The awardee has sufficient RTP Stipend Scholarship tenure remaining;
• The awardee has not submitted their thesis for examination; and
• The industry placement, research internship or professional practice activity will run for at least 30 days and no more than six months duration.

(3) The undertaking of an approved industry placement, research internship or professional practice activity does not constitute grounds for extension to the RTP Stipend Scholarship tenure beyond the provision for extension set out in Section 4.6 (4) of these Conditions of Award.

(1) Where necessary, awardees will abide by the National Health and Medical Research Council codes on animal and human experimentation, Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research , and the University's safety practices.

4.10 Repayment of scholarship

(1) An awardee is required to repay any scholarship payment if:

• the payment is made in error or overpaid (as determined by the University);
• the awardee is no longer enrolled in the period the scholarship is paid;
• the awardee does not meet the conditions of the scholarship; or
• the awardee has provided false information; or
• the awardee has been made a scholarship offer in error.

4.11 Termination of award

(1) A RTP Stipend Scholarship will be terminated in any of the following circumstances:

• at the end of the period of tenure provided for by the award or when the awardee lodges a thesis for examination, whichever is earlier;
• if the University is satisfied that the program of study is not being carried out with competence and diligence or in accordance with the offer of award, and no suitable arrangements can be made for continuation of the degree;
• when the candidate ceases full-time enrolment when approval has not been obtained to hold the RTP Stipend Scholarship on a part-time basis;
• if the awardee commences a period of leave without formal approval, or fails to maintain an on campus enrolment without the approval for remote candidature status;
• if the award holder does not resume study at the conclusion of a period of leave, or does not make arrangements to extend that period of leave;
• if the candidate ceases to meet the eligibility criteria specified in Section 1 of these Conditions of Award, other than during a period in which leave has been approved;
• if the University determines that a candidate is guilty of serious academic or student misconduct in accordance with the Academic Misconduct Policy – Higher Degree Research Candidates and the Student Academic Misconduct Policy ; and/or
• if the candidate fails to maintain satisfactory progress, as determined by the University in accordance with Section 3.9 of the HDR Academic Progress Procedure .

(2) If an award is terminated, it cannot be reactivated unless the termination occurred in error.

4.12 Transfer of Award between Institutions

(1) Awardees may request the transfer of their RTP Stipend Scholarship between Higher Education Providers. Awardees who transfer to another institution may continue to receive their RTP Stipend only if their new institution agrees to its continuation and subject to the new institution having sufficient RTP funding available. Transfers to Griffith University are managed in accordance with the scholarship selection process set out in Section 3.6 of the HDR Scholarship Procedure .

4.13 Acknowledgement Requirement

(1) The Commonwealth Government’s support via the provision of the Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarship must be acknowledged when, at any time during or after completion of the HDR program, the awardee, their supervisor or any other party, publishes or produces scholarly material and/or artistic works which relate to the research project carried out by the awardee. This acknowledgement must take the form of a statement included in the published material mentioning the support received through an ‘Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship’.

4.14 Relevant External Documents

• Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017
• The Department of Education and Training’s Research Training Program (RTP) webpage
• The Department of Education and Training’s Research Training Program – Frequently Asked Questions for students

(1) A decision by the University made in respect of an application for scholarship is final and not reviewable, as per the University’s Student Review and Appeals Policy.

(2) A candidate who is dissatisfied with a decision to terminate the scholarship may request a review of the decision in accordance with the Student Review and Appeals Policy .

Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents should refer to the Australian Government RTP Domestic Fee Offset Guidelines ( PDF , 789k.

International tuition fees vary depending on which school or research centre you will be enrolling in. Refer to the Australian Government RTP International Fee Offset Scholarship and the Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship for tuition fee scholarships.

2024 Conditions of Award, effective from 1 January 2024. The conditions of award may change and these changes will be made available on the relevant website. Further information regarding scholarship selection and conditions at Griffith University can be found in the HDR Scholarship Procedure .

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Graduate School Scholarships (UQGSS) – includes Research Training Program (RTP)

About this scholarship.

These scholarships include a living stipend to support you as you complete a research project for your Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy or a research-focused professional doctorate at UQ.

Eligibility

You're eligible if you're:

• nominated by an enrolling school or institute at UQ
• assessed by the Graduate School as meeting all conditions for admission to the higher degree by research program.
• not be receiving a living allowance award, or scholarship providing a benefit greater than 75% of the RTP Scholarship living allowance rate to undertake the higher degree by research program

How to apply

Before submitting an application you should follow the how-to-apply steps for either the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil) .

You apply for this scholarship when you submit an application for a PhD or an MPhil. You don't need to submit a separate scholarship application. In your application, under the 'Scholarship and Collaborative study' section: Select I would like to be considered for a UQ scholarship to cover a living allowance stipend and tuition fee expenses .

Application dates

To be considered for a scholarship, you need to apply by the relevant closing date for the research quarter you want to start in. We recommend you apply as early as possible after applications open.

RQ1 and RQ2 Start

• Monday 1st April 2024 - Applications open .  Submit your application online .
• ​Sunday 19th May 2024 - Applications close Apply on, or soon after the opening date to increase your chances of being considered for the scholarship round.
• ​1st July 2024 - School/Institute shortlisting of applicants completed and applications sent for assessment.
• Monday 30th September 2024 - Outcomes from this date (1 week period)
• Friday 18th October 2024 - Acceptances due

RQ3 or RQ4, 2024 start - Domestic Applicants

This round is for domestic applicants and those onshore international students who have completed a program at UQ in Semester 1 2024. Applicants must be onshore at the time that offers are issued.

• 19 February 2024 - Applications open .  Submit your application online .

If you have pending documentation, such as Honours or English tests, please still apply with information on when those results will be available. We will advise you if it is possible to consider your application in the round.

• ​ 25 March 2024 - Applications close Apply on, or soon after the opening date to increase your chances of being considered for the scholarship round.
• ​29 April 2024 - School/Institute shortlisting of applicants completed and applications sent for assessment.
• 17 June 2024 - Outcomes from this date (1 week period)
• 28 June 2024 - Acceptances due
• 28 June Current UQ students applying, who haven’t yet received their final results from their coursework programs, will receive offers from this date after results have been published
• 12 July 2024 Current UQ students acceptances due

RQ1 or RQ2, 2025 start - Domestic Applicants This round is for domestic applicants and those onshore international students who are completing a program at UQ in Semester 2 2024. Applicants must be onshore at the time that offers are issued.

Applicants may request a deferral for one Research Quarter.

• 15 July 2024 - Applications open .  Submit your application online .

If you are a current HDR Candidate you will need to be nominated by your Principal Advisor (PA) via a separate process. Please reach out to your PA to discuss. 

• ​8  September 2024 - Applications close Apply on, or soon after the opening date to increase your chances of being considered for the scholarship round.
• ​30 September 2024 - School/Institute shortlisting of applicants completed and applications sent for assessment.
• 16 December 2024 - Outcomes from this date (1 week period)
• 3 January 2025 - Acceptances due

RQ1 or RQ2, 2026 start - International Applicants

Applications will open 1st April 2025 - Further details on closing and outcome dates will be provided in early 2025.

Selection criteria

We'll consider your application against the key areas in the  scholarship selection criteria matrix (DOCX, 26.12 KB) , which include:

• your academic performance, evidence of research capability, quality of research project
• the quality of your proposed research environment including resourcing
• the quality of your proposed advisory team including record of successful supervision, appropriate advisory load, complementary expertise.

What happens next

We’ll email you to let you know the outcome of your application. If you're offered a scholarship, you’ll need to accept by the due date. If you’re a current UQ student, you won’t receive an email until after the final results from your program have been published.

A domestic part-time student with carer’s responsibilities, a medical condition or a disability, which prevents them from studying full-time may be eligible for scholarship consideration, on a case-by-case basis. When applying to hold the living stipend scholarship part-time, please provide evidence of your carer’s responsibilities, medical condition or disability. Though not specifically requested by the portal, you may upload these under ‘Additional documents’.

UQ reserves the right to postpone or cancel scholarship rounds.

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Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships (RTPS) - Domestic Students

Research Training Program Stipends (RTPS) are funded by the Australian Government to support full time PhD and Master by Research students who are commencing, or currently undertaking a higher degree by research program at the University of Adelaide.

Information and application dates here apply to domestic students only . Please refer to the separate entry for information about Research Training Program Stipends for Indigenous students  and  Research Training Program Stipends for international students .

Detailed information about eligibility criteria, stipend and allowances, the enrolment deadline for recipients and scholarship conditions can be found in the Conditions of Award . Scholarships must be taken up within the round deadlines.

Enquiries : Adelaide Graduate Research School via [email protected]

App lying: The awards are allocated as part of the Major Round and Midyear Round (subject to funding) of scholarship applications.  When open, applications must be submitted using the Online Application Form .

The University Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship policy is available on the University Policy website.

All eligible domestic students who enrol in a higher degree by research program at the University of Adelaide will be allocated a Australian Government Research Training Program Fees Offset Scholarship which entitles the holder to up to four years of full time fee funding for a doctoral degree or up to two years for a master by research degree.

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CDU is committed to fostering the best and brightest researchers. We have a range of scholarship options to support our future research students. “Scholarship recipients and other HDR students are encouraged to consider an HDR Internship during their candidature to increase their connections, impact and employability.”

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The 2025 Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship round is now open for both domestic* and international applications.

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Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship

$28854 Per annum for three and a half years (doctoral) or 22 months (masters by research). Fee relief additional.

Opening date

Closing date, who is it for.

Future graduate researchers, Future PhD candidates, Graduate researchers, Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident

Where is it available?

Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus

How is it paid?

Fortnightly stipend

La Trobe University is offering a large number of Research Training Program scholarships for applicants who wish to select a topic of research. Our Research Training Program scholarships are available for doctoral or masters research across all areas of research at La Trobe.

Applications for this scholarship are now open to Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents. The application deadline is 30 April 2022. Domestic candidates already enrolled in a research degree at La Trobe University are also eligible to apply and will need to contact [email protected] to obtain the required application form.

Successful applicants must be available to commence their degree between 1 July and 30 November 2022, at a La Trobe University campus.

These scholarships are competitively awarded to applicants with research experience and selection is based on academic merit and consideration of targeted areas of research strength at the University.

Benefits of the scholarship

• a Research Training Program (RTP) stipend for up to three and a half (3.5) years for a doctoral degree or 22 months for a Masters by research degree, with a value of $28,854 per annum (2022 rate)
• a Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset scholarship for up to four years for a doctoral degree or two years for a Masters by research
• RTP Allowance, including an allowance for industry engagement
• opportunities to work with La Trobe’s outstanding researchers, and have access to our suite of professional development programs.

Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:.

• meet the entrance requirements for the proposed course
• not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate for the same purpose.

In selecting successful applicants, we prioritise applications from candidates who:

• will be enrolled full-time and undertaking their research at a La Trobe University campus
• for doctoral applicants, have completed a Masters by Research or other significant body of research, such as an honours research thesis or lead authorship of a peer-reviewed publication, assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 75 or above
• for masters applicants, have attained the equivalent of at least a high honours H1 grade degree at an Australian university or equivalent from a recognised overseas university

How to apply

To apply for this scholarship, review the scholarship eligibility requirements above and then follow the steps given on our How to apply page for your proposed course.

Who to contact for further information

Graduate Research School, [email protected]

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Research Training Program Stipends (International students)

The Graduate Research Office is pleased to announce that the 2025 scholarship round opens in July 2024. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit, research experience and/or potential.

Please direct all questions about this scholarship to the  Graduate Research Office .  Scholarships are subject to offer, acceptance and condition criteria as set out in the scholarship condition s RTP Conditions 2024  

Further information can be found via the  Australian Government website

• 2 years – Masters degree
• 3.5 years – Doctoral degree

Eligibility

How to apply.

Applicants must be full time and meet the admission requirements of the required HDR degree to be eligible (first or upper second-class Honours degree, Masters degree by research, or equivalent).

Applicants must possess a First Class Honours degree, H2A (or equivalent) or a Masters with a significant thesis component.

Compile the required documents and submit your application via the online  application form .

Apply by 30th September 2024, for commencement in the first half of 2025.

Required Documents

This scholarship requires you to provide the following documents:

• completed online  application form
• completed  referee report

Application timeline and key dates

• When are RTP scholarship applications open?

Can I apply for research scholarships after I commence my research?

Eligibility, what are the document submission requirements , i'm currently an international student but i've applied for australian permanent residency. can i apply for an rtp.

• I previously held a scholarship for two years for a master's candidature and completed a couple of years ago. I’m now starting a new PhD candidature. Can I apply for an RTP?

Do I need to compile a research experience appendix? 

• I recently submitted my RTP application, but since then I’ve had a journal article accepted for publication. Can I add this to my application?

I am still waiting on the final result of my current studies. Can I still apply for an RTP Scholarship?

• Can I apply for an RTP  scholarship without applying for admission?

What type of degree can an RTP be awarded for?

• I received second class honours from another University, but if I’d gotten the same mark at the University of Sydney I would have received first class honours. Can my result be considered as first class honours?

I received a second class honours result but there were mitigating circumstances. Can I apply for special consideration of my RTP application?

• I don’t have first class honours or equivalent, but can I apply for an RTP based on financial need?

When will I find out if my RTP application has been successful?

What is the likelihood of my rtp application being successful, i’m going overseas just before the rtp results will be released. can i get my result a little bit earlier, my application for an rtp was unsuccessful. can i get some feedback, how can i improve my application next round, if i am not successful in gaining an rtp, what other scholarship options are available, what is the rate of rtp stipend scholarship in 2025, deferrals and transfers, i hold an apa/rtp at another university but i want to transfer my candidature to the university of sydney. can i directly transfer my scholarship, can i apply for an rtp now and then defer it if my application is successful, when are applications open.

The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) does not have specific application open or close dates. To be considered for an RTP scholarship, you must apply for admission to your postgraduate research degree and submit all required documents by the submission deadline of the RTP application and award timeline for your preferred round.

For details on application for admissions deadlines and requirements, please contact your supervisor and the admissions team.

Yes, you can apply here . Once your documents are submitted, your application will be assessed according to the RTP application and award timeline.  

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1. Transcripts and Qualifications

• Provide your official transcript and qualification with your name and marks.
• Provide the grading system information related to your qualification. The grading system information is generally on the last or reverse pages of the transcript.
• Provide an official translation of your transcript if your transcript is in a language other than English (if applicable).

2. Research Experience (RE) – Optional

• Use the  Research Experience Evidence Template  to provide information about your research outputs. Follow the instructions, criteria and examples provided in the  Research Experience Information and Appendix Guide . 

You can apply for RTP scholarships. If you are awarded, your scholarship will be adjusted to match your residency status. 

I previously held a scholarship for a now completed master's candidature, and am now starting a new PhD candidature. Can I apply for an RTP?

Yes, you are eligible to apply.

If you have scholarly publications, significant output in the art or music areas and/or relevant professional or direct research experience, you need to compile and attach a  research experience evidence template (docx, 99KB)  to your application.

I recently submitted my RTP application, but I’ve since had a journal article accepted for publication. Can I add this to my application?

Please upload an updated  research experience evidence template (docx, 99KB)  to our online portal by the submission deadline for your preferred round accordingly to the RTP application and award timeline. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered in the next available round.

Yes. You may submit your application without your final official transcript and qualification. However, your application will not be assessed until these documents are received. Once we have your final transcripts and qualification, we will refer to the RTP application and award timeline and assess your application for the relevant round based on when the documents are received.

Can I apply for an RTP scholarship without applying for admission?

No, RTP scholarship applications are assessed in conjunction with the admission application and the applicant's residency status. You must apply for admission to be considered for an RTP scholarship.

Applicants for the RTP must undertake a postgraduate research degree, ie. a master's by research or a research doctorate (PhD). Students who intend to enrol in a postgraduate coursework degree which has a research component are not eligible for RTP Scholarships.

I received second class honours from another university, but if I’d gotten the same mark at the University of Sydney I would have received first class honours. Can my result be considered as first class honours?

No, your result remains second class honours.

I don’t have first class honours or equivalent, can I apply for an RTP based on financial need?

The RTP are awarded on academic merit and research potential only.  Financial Support Service  at the University provides short term financial relief to students who experience financial hardships.

You should receive the outcome as per the information on our website .

The Scholarships Office cannot pre-assess your RTP application. Only a submitted application can be assessed against published eligibility requirements and ranked against applicants for the intake(s) under consideration. The outcome of application will only be released following the committee meeting.

No, the Scholarships Office does not release results early.

The University does not provide specific ranking outcomes apart from notifications to successful and unsuccessful applicants. Applicants are encouraged to refer to selection criteria and related documents for questions related to scholarship award process.

We strongly recommend reviewing the following guides if you plan to reapply for an RTP scholarship in the next round.

• https://www.sydney.edu.au/content/dam/corporate/documents/scholarships/e/rtp-upa-information-pack.pdf
• https://www.sydney.edu.au/content/dam/corporate/documents/scholarships/e/hdr-selection-process.pdf
• http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/docsschols/Research_Experience_Information_and_Appendix_Guide.pdf

We do not have the RTP rate at this time. The USYD RTP rate is determined by the indexation rate as provided by the DESE: 

https://www.education.gov.au/research-block-grants/research-training-program#toc-research-training-program-stipend-rates

No, The RTP funds were awarded to your original university and do not transfer with you. You will need to follow the University of Sydney’s RTP application process to apply for funding.

Scholarships can only be deferred within the calendar year of award. Deferral to the next calendar year is not permissible.

There are many scholarship options available beyond the RTP. Browse postgraduate research scholarships for domestic and international students .

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UTS offers a number of scholarships and funding schemes to support both domestic and international students undertaking research degrees. The schemes include living allowance stipends, tuition fee scholarships, conference funds and equity support grants.

Commencing 1 January 2024, living allowance stipends awarded to PhD and Masters by Research candidates are valued at $37,000 per annum. The living allowance stipend will match the  Commonwealth Research Training Program base rate  where this increases to over $37,000 p.a., and any increase will apply to new and ongoing awards.

• For PhD candidates, stipends may be awarded for a maximum duration of three years and six months (full time rate and duration).
• For Master by Research candidates, awards are for a maximum duration of two years (full time rate and duration).

Applications for scholarships are considered and awarded through a competitive process.

Scholarship and prizes search tool External scholarships Understanding the cost of a research degree

Use the Find a Scholarship tool to search for UTS and external scholarships based on your faculty and research area. You can also search our external scholarships listing for additional funding options

UTS competitive scholarships

When you're filling out your online application to study at UTS, you will see a check box that says 'I want to be considered for UTS scholarships' on the form. Ticking this box means you will be automatically assessed for the following UTS scholarship schemes and notified of the outcome by email.

Domestic students

Note : To be automatically assessed for these scholarships, you must tick the box that says ‘I want to be considered for UTS Scholarships’ on your UTS online application form and indicate in the free text below which scholarships you wish to be considered for.

International students

Find out more about these scholarships with our Find a Scholarship tool.

UTS scholarships by application

For all other UTS scholarships, including faculty scholarships, you will need to apply using a separate application form. You can use the Find a Scholarship  tool to see all centrally administered UTS scholarships, and you can also visit individual faculty webpages for additional opportunities:

• Graduate School of Health
• Engineering and IT

Note : You must meet the eligibility criteria and submit your application/s by the closing date/s in order to be considered.

External scholarships by application

UTS connects students to a range of externally funded scholarships . Each scholarship has specific criteria and closing dates set by the funder. Your application should be submitted to the funding organisation, not UTS.

RTP Fees Offset scholarships

The Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset scholarship is funded by the Australian Government. If your offer letter states that you have been awarded an RTP Fees Offset scholarship, you will receive the funding in the form of a fee waiver for the maximum period of time allowed for you to complete your research program, rather than as a lump sum in your bank account. 

Who is eligible?  

• Both PhD and Masters applicants from all faculties can apply
• Both domestic and international students are eligible.  

How to apply

• The application is completed through UTS as long as it is received by the deadline and the applicant has ticked that they want to be considered for all competitive scholarships.

Impact on transferring students

• Your enrolment at your previous institution will be recorded and taken into consideration when determining your candidature duration at UTS. Overtime fees will be due if you do not submit by your work submission date.

For details of the RTP, please visit the  Department of Education and Training .

Defer your scholarship

If you’re unable to start your research degree in the session your scholarship has been awarded, you may be able to defer your scholarship funding until the following session. It is unlikely that you will be able to delay until the next calendar year. Please check your scholarship Conditions of Award for deferment options, or email the Graduate Research School at  [email protected]  for advice

Explore other funding opportunities available to support enrolled UTS research students →

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HDR Scholarships, Awards and Grants

Various scholarships may be available to provide you with financial assistance during your higher degree by research. They can provide a living stipend or a tuition fee offset, or a combination of both.

Which scholarships can I apply for?

You can search for which scholarships you’re eligible for.

You can also sign up for a Scholarship Email Alert which will email you whenever a scholarship that matches your nominated criteria becomes available.

HDR Scholarships and your enrolment

Recipients of Curtin administered HDR Scholarship are requested to update the Graduate Research School on changes to their enrollment or personal circumstances that may affect their scholarship, including:

• Changing from part-time to full-time study
• Taking leave
• Changing their bank account details, an update can be submitted via a Payment Starting Advice Form
• Undertaking new employment
• Travelling overseas
• Submitting their thesis or withdrawing from their HDR course

The scholarship conditions of award detail the eligibility criteria and requirements for recipients. Recipients may contact the Graduate Research School [email protected] if they have any inquiries relating to their scholarship conditions.

Scholarship recipients who required further funded support to complete their studies beyond their current period of support may apply for a Completion Scholarship .

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships

The  Research Training Program (RTP) is an Australian Government funded scholarship scheme that provides funding support for students undertaking Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) courses.

RTP Scholarships provide recipients with up to three scholarship benefits:

• RTP Fee Offset scholarship (covers the cost of the HDR tuition fees otherwise payable by the student);
• RTP Stipend (for general living costs); or
• RTP Allowance (towards ancillary costs of research degrees)

The  Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship Procedures

• Student eligibility requirements
• Scholarship types, rates, and periods of support
• Application, selection, ranking, and offer process.

All Australian Government RTP Scholarship recipients and applicants are required to familiarise themselves with these procedures.

If you’re receiving an RTP Scholarship, you should also read the related associated Conditions of Awards (COA) below.

The RTP Scholarship Round opens in July each year.  Visit the RTP Scholarship website for information on how to apply.

Scholarship Conditions of Award

If you’ve already been awarded a scholarship, you can review your Conditions of Award here.

If you’d like to determine if a scholarship is taxable, the Australian Taxation Office has made available useful information and guidance tools .

• HDR Scholarship Conditions of Award.pdf [314KB]
• 2021 Scholarship Conditions of Award.pdf [303KB]
• 2021 Short Term Stipend Scholarship.pdf [291KB]
• 2021 Australian Government RTP Scholarship.pdf [207KB]
• 2020 CIPRS and Research Stipend Scholarship.pdf [295KB]
• 2020 Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarship.pdf [188KB]
• 2020 Australian Government RTP Fee Offset Scholarship.pdf [129KB]
• 2019 Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarship.pdf [348KB]
• 2019 Australian Government RTP Fee Offset Scholarship.pdf [101KB]
• 2019 Curtin International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (CIPRS).pdf [506KB]
• 2019 Curtin Strategic Stipend Scholarship.pdf [340KB]
• 2019 Curtin ATN-South American Scholarship.pdf [126KB]
• 2018 Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarship.pdf [114KB]
• 2018 Australian Government RTP Fee Offset Scholarship.pdf [80KB]
• 2018 Curtin International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (CIPRS).pdf [506KB]
• 2018 Curtin Strategic Stipend Scholarship.pdf [107KB]
• 2018 Curtin ATN-South American Scholarship.pdf [339KB]

Research support opportunities

From the 1st of July 2022, HDR students can have their research supported via a number of research support funds, such as the Dissemination grant, Engagement grant and RTP Internship support for PhD students.

To learn more, visit the Essential Facilities and Research Support Funds accordion via the HDR forms, guidelines and policies website.

Travelling for Research

During your candidature, you may have reason to travel directly related to your HDR research. This may be for data collection, conferences, specialised training, internships or fieldwork.

Before arranging travel, you must consult the Student Travel website  to ensure you follow the correct procedures for a safe and productive trip. All student travel, regardless of the source of funding, needs to be approved via the Travel Operations Portal before departure to ensure your trip is registered for insurance purposes. See the  Risk and Assurance website  for more information about insurance and to view the coverage of Curtin’s travel insurance policy.

All student research related travel must be booked through TOP

International onshore students 

Please note that your OSHC medical insurance does not cover you when you are on fieldwork, attending conferences or other approved university business outside Australia so you must also obtain approval for travelling overseas as detailed above. Additionally, if you are leaving Australia for fieldwork or data collection, you must complete the Offshore Fieldwork and Data Collection form. You can request the form by emailing  [email protected] . You must return your completed form, signed by your supervisor, to  [email protected]  before your departure.

Curtin offers insurance cover for some activities you may undertake as part of your research. This includes various levels of cover for travel, liability, medical treatment liability, personal accident and property insurance.

For more information, see the insurance policies on the  Curtin Risk and Assurance website  or email  [email protected] .

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You are considered a domestic student if you are:

• a citizen of Australia or New Zealand
• a permanent resident of Australia
• an Australian Permanent Humanitarian visa holder

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RMIT has two stipend scholarships available. The RTP Stipend Scholarship (RSS) and the RMIT Research Stipend Scholarship (RRSS).

RSS scholarships are funded by the Australian government and RRSS scholarships are funded by RMIT University. When you apply for a research scholarship through one of the University’s rounds, you will automatically be considered for all the scholarships for which you are eligible.

2025 research scholarships

Applications for scholarships commencing in 2025 are now open.

Scholarships are awarded through a highly competitive process. It is therefore important that you make sure you read and understand the advice provided to prospective applicants about ensuring their application is competitive on the ‘how to apply’ page.

All scholarship applicants must provide evidence from an academic member of staff who agrees to supervise your research when submitting an expression of interest.

If you intend to apply for one of these scholarships, it is recommended that you start the application process without delay and submit your expression of interest as soon as possible. There may be strong competition for places in some of the research projects on offer.

Value and duration

In 2025, the RSS and RRSS provide the following benefits to recipients:

• a stipend of $35,886 per annum pro rata (full-time study). This amount is subject to indexation annually
• international candidates in receipt of this scholarship are also awarded an RTP International Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship (RIFOS) or an RMIT Research International Tuition Fee Scholarship (RRITFS)
• all local candidates, Australian and New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of Australia are provided with an RTP Fee Offset scholarship. Applicants in receipt of an RTP Fee Offset scholarship are not required to pay tuition fees for the maximum duration of their candidature
• a relocation allowance for the cost of relocating in order to take up their postgraduate research program. The amount is up to $515 per adult and $255 per child to a maximum of $1,540
• paid sick, maternity and parenting leave (within the limits of the Scholarship Terms and Conditions).

The standard duration of a research doctoral scholarship is three and a half years full-time. 

The duration of a research Masters scholarship is two years full-time, with no additional extension available.

The duration of an RSS or RRSS will be reduced by any periods of study undertaken towards a research degree at the same level, prior to the commencement of the RMIT research program. 

Eligibility

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of a competitive selection process that ranks applicants according to their academic achievement, research outputs and relevant professional experience.

Priority is given to applicants who:

• have achieved a high distinction in the final two years of the qualifying program(s). At RMIT, a grade of high distinction represents an academic achievement of 80% or higher
• may be considered by RMIT as having an equivalent level of academic attainment, taking into account previous study, relevant work experience, research publications and other research experience
• are able to take receipt of a scholarship for a minimum 12 months duration on a full-time basis (or part-time equivalent) because of prior enrolment in a graduate research program
• have not already completed a graduate research program at the same or higher course level. For example, Masters by Research applicants should not have already completed a Masters by Research or PhD
• an applicant must not previously have held an RMIT or  Commonwealth-funded postgraduate research scholarship unless it was terminated within six months of the scholarship’s payments commencing
• are or will be enrolled and primarily based at an RMIT Australian campus.

International applicants must meet  English language requirements  by the application closing date to be considered for a scholarship.

Part-time applications from local applicants may be approved if applicants are able to demonstrate exceptional circumstances as specified in the  Research Scholarship Terms and Conditions . Scholarships provided to candidates enrolled on a part-time basis are not tax exempt.

Currently enrolled candidates applying for a scholarship or candidates transferring to RMIT from another institution must have at least 24 months (or part time equivalent) for PhD and 12 months for Masters by research candidature remaining from the commencement of the scholarship.

You will be considered ineligible for a stipend scholarship if:

• you are applying for or undertaking a Masters by Research and you already hold a Research Doctorate, Research Masters or an equivalent research qualification
• you are applying for or undertaking a Research Doctorate and you already hold a Research Doctorate or an equivalent research qualification
• you have previously held a Commonwealth-funded postgraduate research scholarship unless it was terminated within six months of the scholarship commencement date, or
• you are currently receiving another equivalent award, scholarship or research related salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the annual value of the stipend this scholarship provides.

Key dates and how to apply

All scholarship applications must include evidence of contact with the proposed senior supervisor.

Please check the How to apply  page for details regarding the current scholarship round and how to apply.

Further information

• See the Research Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information.
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Terms and conditions

As the holder of this scholarship you:

• must commence your studies in the scholarship commencement period in which you are applying
• are not able to defer your studies to another year. If a deferral is required, you must apply again the following year if you are unable to take up your award.

Please refer to the  HDR Scholarship Terms and Conditions  for further details.  

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• PhD RTP Scholarships

Holders of Our Knowledge. Keepers of Our Stories.

9th of August 2024 International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples.

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The Indigenous Knowledge Institute is seeking applications from Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars who wish to undertake a PhD on a topic related to Indigenous knowledges.

STATUS: Closed for 2024. Applications close 31 May 2024 unless allocated earlier.

What is Indigenous knowledge?

Indigenous knowledge, sometimes called traditional or local knowledge, refers to the understandings and practices developed by Indigenous peoples through thousands of years of experience. Indigenous knowledge systems are characteristically holistic, relational, and rooted in a strong and continuing connection with the land, sky, and waters. Knowledge is often passed down orally and can be collectively owned. It can include or be embodied in language, song, story, ritual, lore, and customary practices. The knowledge of Indigenous peoples does not represent a static body of traditional information, and the capacity to incorporate new tools and skills has always been fundamental to the dynamism of Indigenous cultures.

What is the Indigenous Knowledge Institute?

The Indigenous Knowledge Institute aims to advance research and engagement in Indigenous knowledge systems. It is one of the Melbourne Interdisciplinary Research Institutes aiming to promote research linkages and collaboration across the University and to play a lead role in articulating University research to external audiences.

Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships

Up to three  RTP scholarships are available to candidates from any background (Indigenous or non-Indigenous) who are writing on a topic related to Indigenous knowledges and are accepted into a University of Melbourne PhD program. The RTP scholarships provide an annual stipend for living and study expenses. You would be joining a growing field of scholarship focused on Indigenous knowledges and a vibrant network of Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers with access to opportunities with the Indigenous Knowledge Institute.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must:

• be a domestic applicant undertaking a PhD (or joint PhD) at the University of Melbourne
• not already be in receipt of an RTP Scholarship
• be writing on a topic related to Indigenous knowledge
• be committed to ethical and respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities
• have completed tertiary studies that are at least equivalent to a 4-year honours degree at an Australian university with a minimum result equivalent to first-class Honours (80%)
• have not completed a PhD previously
• be made a PhD course offer to study at the University of Melbourne
• commence their PhD in 2024
• Have a named co-supervisor or collaborator from a partner institution outside Australia and intend to either spend at least two months during their PhD at the international collaborating institution or undertake research overseas;
• Have a named co-supervisor from an academic division different to the primary supervisor where this deepens or creates collaboration;
• Work on a research project connected to “ Place ” as articulated in Advancing Melbourne.

How to ap ply

If you are interested in higher degree research and would like to undertake a project related to Indigenous knowledges, we want to hear from you. Scholars from all academic disciplines will be considered and interdisciplinary research is encouraged.

Candidates should be committed to ethical and respectful relationships with Indigenous people and communities. Guidance on equitable remuneration of community research participants can be found at the Melbourne Social Equity Institute's website .

Please note that only  domestic applicants are eligible for these scholarships.

You can find further information about the RTP scholarships, including eligibility, by downloading the Information Pack below.

Download the RTP Scholarships Information Pack

To apply, please download the application form below (available in either PDF or Word format).

Download the Application Form (PDF 942.4 KB)

Download the Application Form (DOCX 1.2 MB)

Send your completed application form and attachments to  [email protected] .

For more information, contact us at [email protected].