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Research Training Program (RTP) and equivalent University Scholarships (domestic and international)
Higher Degree by Research scholarship
The Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships and equivalent university scholarships provide financial support to domestic and international postgraduate research students.
You must:
- be a commencing or enrolled domestic or international higher degree by research student,
- have an outstanding record of academic achievement and previous research experience.
Scholarships
Scholarship |
Eligibility and award process | Benefits | Terms and Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTP Stipend Scholarship |
|
$41,753 p.a. stipend (2025 rate) Relocation and thesis allowance |
|
| RTP Fee Offset |
|
100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) |
RTP Fee Offset (pdf, 209kb) |
| University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS) |
|
$41,753 p.a. stipend (2025 rate) Relocation and thesis allowance
|
USYDIS (pdf, 209kb) |
| University of Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship |
|
100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods. | |
| University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards (UPA) |
|
$41,753 p.a. stipend (2025 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:
- 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 tables below, and
- Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines outlined in the Application and Award Timeline tables below.
- Currently Enrolled Students:
- Be currently enrolled in a higher degree by research, and
- Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines outlined in the Application and Award Timeline tables below.
Application and award timeline
Domestic
| Scholarship Commencing research period |
Submission deadline | Outcomes received from |
|---|---|---|
| Research Period 1 and 2, 2025 | 23 October 2024 | 13 December 2024 |
| Research Period 3 and 4, 2025 | 5 May 2025 | 13 June 2025 |
| Research Period 1 and 2, 2026 | 10 October 2025 | 5 December 2025 |
International
| Scholarship Commencing research period | Submission deadline | Outcomes received from |
|---|---|---|
| Research Period 1 and 2, 2025 | 13 September 2024 | 22 November 2024 |
| Research Period 3 and 4, 2025 | 17 December 2024 | 28 February 2025 |
| Research Period 1 and 2, 2026 | 12 September 2025 | 21 November 2025 |
| Research Period 3 and 4, 2026 | 19 December 2025 | February 2026 (Estimate) |
Related Documents
You should read these documents thoroughly before you start your scholarship application.