Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend
VALUE
Living Allowance - per annum (tax-free) stipend value as stated here.
Application Open
28/08/2025
Application Close
30/09/2025
DURATION
Up to 3.5 years FT (PhD), 2 years FT (MRes)
STATUS
Closed
Overview
Funded by the Commonwealth Government Department of Education and Training, the Australian Government Research Training Program Stipends are open to highly ranked research students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and research potential. This scholarship is valued at the above rate per annum and is provided to assist with general living costs.
Who is eligible
To be eligible for a RTP Stipend, a student must:
- be undertaking a higher degree by research (HDR) at UTS in the year of the RTP Stipend; and
- not be receiving an equivalent award, stipend or salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the RTP Scholarship stipend rate to undertake the HDR.Income earned from sources unrelated to the course of study is not subject to the 75% rule.
Applicants should ensure that they submit their completed application, including all required supporting documentation, by the relevant application deadline.Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
Selection process
Candidates who identify seeking scholarship will be assessed on a competitive basis against the University selection criteria.
Applications closed
The application round for Research Session 1 (January) 2026 were due 30 September 2025.
Contact us
UTS Graduate Research School
Email: grs@uts.edu.au
New research students: UTS Future Research Students
Currently enrolled research students: UTS Current Research Students