Australian Government RTP Scholarships annually provide funding to support both domestic and overseas students undertaking research doctorate and research masters degrees.
Australian Government Scholarship 2025 Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Australian Government RTP Scholarship, you must:
- Be a domestic or an international student
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
- Meet the requirements for Masters by Research or Doctoral degree at your chosen university
Benefits of 2025 Australian Government RTP Scholarship
The Australian Government RTP Scholarship covers;
- tuition fees offset
- a stipend for general living costs worth $52,352
- allowances related to the ancillary cost of HDRs.
The RTP base and maximum stipend rates are indexed each year, effective from 1 January. The base and maximum RTP stipend rates for the following year are announced by 1 October each year.
Full list of participating universities can be found CLICK HERE
How to Apply for Australian Government RTP Scholarship 2025
To apply for the Australian Government RTP Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should follow the procedures below to submit their application;
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage
- Proceed to the scholarship portals of your desired participating university
- Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria of the programs and the university you are applying to
- RTP scholarships are administered by individual (Higher Education Providers) HEPs who each have their own application and selection processes.
- Students need to contact HEPs directly to discuss how to apply for an RTP scholarship. Prospective students may choose to apply for an RTP scholarship at more than one HEP.
Closing Date: Varies by Institution