Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships – Australian Government – 2023/2024

The two Australian Domestic and International students can submit applications for the Australian Government Research Training Program 2023-2024. 

Universities manage this Research Training Program (RTP) with the Department of Education, Skills, and Employment. Applications for RTP scholarships must be submitted directly to the participating universities. Each University has its application and selection process. Candidates must research their chosen institution now to determine how to apply to an application under the RTP scheme.

The RTP offers block grants on a calendar-year schedule to the HEPs to help both international and domestic students pursuing Research Doctorate and Research Master’s degrees, which are also known as higher degrees through the research (HDRs) through the government of Australia.

RTP scholarships are open to students from both countries enrolled in an approved HDR program at one of the Australian HEP. RTP scholarships are offered for a maximum duration of two years for research master’s or research doctorate; the scholarships are provided for a minimum of 3 years and up to a maximum period of four years.

Participating Universities for Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships

The list of higher education institutions for block grants is provided below:

• Federation University Australia
• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
• Australian Catholic University
• The University of Notre Dame Australia
• Bond University
• The University of Technology Sydney
• Swinburne University of Technology
• The University of Sydney
• Edith Cowan University
• The University of Western Australia
• Murdoch University
• University of South Australia
• Central Queensland University
• Monash University
• Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
• Flinders University
• Griffith University
• Deakin University
• Macquarie University
• Queensland University of Technology
• The University of Melbourne
• The University of Queensland
• University of New South Wales
• Southern Cross University
• Victoria University
• University of Canberra
• Curtin University
• The University of Adelaide
• University of Newcastle
• La Trobe University
• University of Divinity
• University of Wollongong
• Charles Sturt University
• University of Southern Queensland
• Charles Darwin University
• Western Sydney University
• University of the Sunshine Coast
• The Australian National University
• James Cook University
• University of Tasmania
• Torrens University of Australia

Eligibility Criteria

o be qualified for the RTP Amount, RTP Fees Offset, or RTP Allowance as a student.

• You must be a resident of the country or an international student taking part in an accredited HDR program in one Australian Higher Education institution.
• Do not receive money from another source to cover the student’s expenses for living in the course of their studies. The income is more than 75 % of the student’s RTP Stipend. In addition, income that is not related to the studies or payment earned for the student’s studies but not intended for providing for living expenses generally cannot be taken into consideration.
• Do not receive an equivalent scholarship or award from the Commonwealth intended to help offset the cost of HDR.

Documents Requirement:

• English Language Proficiency Certificate (IELTS/TOEFL)
• CV for Scholarship
• The study plan explains why you’re eligible for the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships.
• A valid passport copy.
• Copies of all the educational documents (transcripts/certificates)
• Motivational Letter enlisting essential reasons for the reasons you’re seeking Australian Federal Government Training Scholarships.
• A statement of purpose (SOP) ensures your contribution to bringing positive changes and developing new techniques.
• Two original Recommendation Letters by previous professors/Institutes
• A research plan to present your original idea

Application Procedure :

• For the Australian Government’s Research and Training Scholarships, applicants can directly apply at the selected University. The applicants must connect with the office responsible for scholarship applications of the institution they’ve chosen. Some countries require that you make an application via an education agent. If this is the case, you will be informed. That is needed when you sign up to take an educational course.
• When you apply for HDR admission via an agency, or directly, you have all the necessary documents adequately organized. A well-prepared application will be considered positive when the school is assessing your eligibility in determining your eligibility for HDR admission.
• Candidates can download the admission form on the official website. Fill in the spaces with the information required.

CHECK : Australia Awards Scholarships 2023-2024: | Application Process.

Deadline :

The closing dates for the Australian government research training program scholarships differ between universities.

Application applicants must review the terms and conditions to apply for and the deadlines of universities participating in the Australian Government’s Research and Training Scholarships on this official website at this link.