The Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships and equivalent university scholarships provide financial support to domestic postgraduate research students.
| Scholarship | Eligibility and award process | Benefits | Terms and Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTP Stipend Scholarship |
|
$42,754 p.a. stipend (2026 rate) Relocation and thesis allowance |
RTP Stipend (domestic) (pdf, 193kb) |
| University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards (UPA) |
|
$42,754 p.a. stipend (2026 rate) Relocation and thesis allowance |
UPA (pdf, 195kb) |
To be considered for a RTP scholarship and equivalent University scholarships, you must:
| 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 |
Please read these documents thoroughly before you start your scholarship application.