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Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)

Scholarship for domestic students pursuing higher degree by research

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The Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships and equivalent university scholarships provide financial support to domestic postgraduate research students.

Scholarships

Scholarship Eligibility and award process Benefits Terms and Conditions
RTP Stipend Scholarship
  • Domestic and international students
  • Commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research
  • Competitively awarded

$42,754 p.a. stipend (2026 rate)

Relocation and thesis allowance

RTP Stipend (domestic) (pdf, 193kb)
University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards (UPA)
  • Domestic students
  • Commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research
  • Competitively awarded 

$42,754 p.a. stipend (2026 rate)

Relocation and thesis allowance

UPA (pdf, 195kb)

How to apply

To be considered for a RTP scholarship and equivalent University scholarships, you must:

Commencing students

  1. Apply for admission and submit all required documentation for admission to a higher degree by research through Sydney Courses by the deadlines outlined in the 'Application and award timeline' table – these differ for domestic students and international students.
  2. Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines.

Currently enrolled students

  1. Be currently enrolled in a higher degree by research. 
  2. Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines.

Application and award timeline

Scholarship Commencing research period
Submission deadline Outcomes received from   Outcomes received by  
Research Period 1 and 2, 2026 Closed 05 December 2025   27 February 2026  
Research Period 3 and 4, 2026 30 March 2026 08 May 2026   Late June 2026 (est.)  
Research Period 1 and 2, 2027 12 October 2026 04 December 2026   15 January 2027  

Related documents

Please read these documents thoroughly before you start your scholarship application.