Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) at the University of New England is a prestigious scholarship designed to support high-achieving domestic and international students pursuing Higher Degree Research (HDR) studies. The program provides financial assistance and academic support to candidates undertaking doctoral or research master’s degrees, enabling them to focus on advanced research and innovation.
This scholarship is available to both new and continuing students and is awarded based on academic excellence, research experience, and demonstrated research potential. The RTP scholarship provides comprehensive financial and academic support to successful applicants, including a living allowance stipend, tuition fee offsets, and health cover for international candidates.
Eligibility
To qualify for the RTP scholarship, applicants must meet both general and specific eligibility requirements:
- Must be a domestic or international student
- Must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited HDR programme at an Australian Higher Education Provider
- Must not be receiving an equivalent Commonwealth-funded scholarship covering tuition fees
Study Requirements:
- Course Type: Doctoral or Research Master’s degree
- Study Mode: Domestic students: On-campus preferred; International students: On-campus mandatory
- Study Load: Domestic: Full-time preferred; International: Full-time mandatory.
Benefits
The RTP scholarship provides:
- A living allowance stipend of $37,746 per year (tax-free for full-time students)
- Tuition fee offset for domestic students
- Full tuition coverage for international students
- Overseas Health Cover for international candidates.
