Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships for PhD and Higher Degree by Research at University of Sydney University of Sydney in Australia

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships are available at the University of Sydney for international students pursuing a higher degree by research (HDR), including PhD pathways.

The page lists several scholarship components: RTP Stipend Scholarship, RTP Fee Offset, University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS), and University of Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship. The stipend is listed at $42,754 p.a. for the 2026 rate and $44,293 p.a. for the 2027 rate, with relocation and thesis allowance. The fee offset covers 100% of tuition fees for up to 14 research periods, and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is included with the RTP Fee Offset.

Eligibility is for domestic and international students commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research. 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 to complete an HDR course at the same level, or previously completed an HDR course at the same level of study.

To apply, commencing students must first apply for admission through Sydney Courses and then submit the scholarship application form by the relevant deadline. Currently enrolled students must submit the scholarship application form by the deadline. The page provides an RTP application form link and an application timeline for 2027 and 2028 research periods.

Deadline shown on the page for Research Period 1 and 2, 2027 is 11 September 2026. Additional timelines are listed for later research periods, including 18 December 2026 and mid-December 2027 for other intakes.