At a glance
- Offered by: Australian Government, awarded through Australian universities
- Worth: Full tuition offset, a tax-free living stipend and overseas student health cover for research degrees
- Levels: Postgraduate, Doctorate
- Deadline: Set by each university; many main rounds close between August and October for the following year
Who can apply
- Admitted to a research master's or PhD at an Australian university
- Strong academic record, often including a research component such as a thesis
- Agreement from a supervisor
How to apply
- Find a supervisor and research topic at your chosen university
- Apply for the research degree; most universities consider you for RTP automatically
- Meet the university's scholarship round deadline
A word from our counsellors
Competitive scholarships reward a clear story: what you have done, what you will study and what you will do with it. Start your essays at least six weeks before the deadline and ask someone who knows the scholarship to read them.
Always check the provider's official website for the current round. Details can change between years.