Australian Government Research Training Program scholarships

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Applications accepted all year 

Students who have applied for admission to a higher degree by research (HDR) and selected the relevant box in the application form will be considered for this scholarship.
The Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships are provided by the Australian government to support both domestic and international students undertaking postgraduate research degrees. 
While applications are open all year round, it is recommended that you submit your HDR admission by October to receive an outcome by February.
Find out more about:

RTP Scholarship (Domestic)

Types of scholarships

  • RTP Fees Offset Scholarships: offered to domestic students with an unconditional offer to undertake a higher degree by research course at the University of Sydney. This scholarship is supported by the Australian government and provides tuition fees.
  • RTP Stipend Scholarships: awarded to students of exceptional research potential to undertake a higher degree by research at an Australian university. These Australian government scholarships are provided to assist with general living costs.
  • University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards (UPA): similar to the RTP Scholarships in terms of tenure and benefits. Eligible RTP applicants are automatically considered for these awards.
Find out more about the RTP Scholarship (Domestic).

Other scholarships

This primary scholarship may be offered in conjunction with the RTP/UPA round:
University of Sydney RTP Supplementary Scholarship
Established in 2019, the University of Sydney RTP Supplementary Scholarship provides a supplementary stipend to selected domestic Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship recipients who are currently pursuing full-time research doctorate studies at the University of Sydney. 

RTP Scholarship (International)

Types of scholarships

  • RTP Scholarship scheme: funded by the Australian Government, this scholarship provides tuition fees offset and stipend to high quality international postgraduate students who wish to enrol in a research degree at Australian universities. Applications are assessed on academic merit and research potential.
  • University of Sydney International Scholarship (UsydIS): this also covers tuition fees and provides a stipend. Those under consideration for an RTP Scholarship will automatically be considered for a UsydIS Scholarship.

How to apply

You can apply for these scholarships at any time of the year, as scholarships are awarded all year round.
To be considered for a scholarship, you must:
  1. complete your application for admission in postgraduate research to the relevant faculty, and select the checkbox to be considered for research scholarships
  2. ensure your application includes all relevant supporting documents, referring to the RTP/UPA applicant information pack and research experience guide and evidence template (see related documents below).
If you are a current student at the University of Sydney, you will need to apply for the scholarship here.
Unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to reapply if their situation changes (such as the publication of an article or further related professional experience).
For information on issues such as deferment, key dates and eligibility, please see our frequently asked questions (FAQs).

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