What the funding covers
- A tuition fees offset.
- A stipend for general living costs: the full-time base rate is AUD 35,550 for 2027, and universities may pay up to AUD 55,537.
- Allowances for the extra costs of a research degree.
- Support for three to four years of full-time doctoral study, or up to two years for a research master's.
Who can apply
- Domestic and international students admitted to a research doctorate or research master's at an eligible Australian university.
- Each university sets its own selection criteria, usually academic results and research potential.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality can apply.
How to apply
- Choose the university and, ideally, a supervisor for your research.
- Apply through that university: the Department of Education does not take applications.
- You may apply for RTP scholarships at more than one university.
Before you apply: things to know
- Closing dates differ by university: the University of Sydney's next international round closes on 18 December 2026, the University of Queensland's on 19 October 2026, and ANU's on 15 April 2027.
- Some universities pay more than the base stipend: the University of Sydney pays AUD 44,293 a year in 2027.