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Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship for PhD and Higher Degree by Research at University of Sydney University of Sydney in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
RTP Stipend Scholarship and University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship provide a stipend of $42,754 p.a. (2026 rate) or $44,293 p.a. (2027 rate), plus relocation and thesis allowance. RTP Fee Offset and University of Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship cover 100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is included with the RTP Fee Offset.
Deadline
Sep 11, 2026
Country
Australia
University
University of Sydney
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Research Training Program (RTP)
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The Research Training Program (RTP) supports higher degree by research students at Australian universities, typically for Master's by Research and PhD study. Funding and eligibility are administered by each participating university.
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The University of Sydney is offering the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) and equivalent university scholarships for international students pursuing a higher degree by research (HDR), including PhD study.
Funding options include the RTP Stipend Scholarship and the University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship, each offering a stipend of $42,754 p.a. (2026 rate) or $44,293 p.a. (2027 rate), plus relocation and thesis allowance. The RTP Fee Offset and University of Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship provide 100% tuition fee coverage for up to 14 research periods, and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is included with the fee offset.
Preference may be given to applicants intending to enrol or currently enrolled in a PhD, and to those who have not previously received an Australian Government or University Scholarship at the same HDR level or completed an HDR course at the same level. The opportunity is open to commencing or currently enrolled HDR students, with separate instructions for commencing and currently enrolled applicants.
Application deadlines vary by research period. For Research Period 1 and 2, 2027, the submission deadline is 11 September 2026. Applicants must apply for admission through Sydney Courses and submit the scholarship application form by the deadline; currently enrolled students must submit the scholarship application form by the deadline. The RTP application form is available via the linked Formstack portal.
Funding details
RTP Stipend Scholarship and University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship provide a stipend of $42,754 p.a. (2026 rate) or $44,293 p.a. (2027 rate), plus relocation and thesis allowance. RTP Fee Offset and University of Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship cover 100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is included with the RTP Fee Offset.
What's required
Applicants must be commencing or currently enrolled in a higher degree by research. Preference may be given to applicants intending to enrol or currently enrolled in a PhD, those who have not previously received an Australian Government or University Scholarship to complete an HDR course at the same level, and those who have not previously completed an HDR course at the same level of study. International students are eligible for the RTP Fee Offset and related university scholarships; commencing students must apply for admission through Sydney Courses and submit the scholarship application form by the deadline, while currently enrolled students must submit the scholarship application form by the deadline.
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