Australian Government Research Training Programme (RTP) Scholarships 2023/2024 for International Students

Here is the Australian Government Research Training Programme (RTP) Scholarships open for application. Interested candidates are expected to check the scholarship guidelines below for eligibility, requirement, and how to apply.

About the Australian Government Research Training Programme

The research training programme is administered by individual universities on behalf of the Department of Education and Training. The application needs to be made directly to the participating universities. each university has its own application and selection process, please contact your chosen university directly to discourse how to apply for the RTP scheme.

Application and award timeline

Commencing research period	Applicant	Submission deadline*	Offers received from
Research periods 1 and 2, 2023	International	30 September 2022	3 December 2022
Research Period 1 and 2, 2023	Domestic	31 October 2022	21 December 2022
Research Period 3 and 4, 2023	International	12 December 2022	3 March 2023
Research Period 3 and 4, 2023	Domestic	19 May 2023	28 July 2023
Research Period 1 and 2, 2024	International	15 September 2023	24 November 2023
Research Period 1 and 2, 2024	Domestic	16 October 2023	21 December 2023

Australian Government Research Training Programme Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration for the award of an Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarship, applicants must be commencing or enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research program (for which RTP support is available) at Griffith University. Applicants must not be receiving income from another source to support their general living costs that provide a benefit greater than 75% of the RTP stipend. Income unrelated to the candidate’s research program, or income received for the candidate’s research program but not for the purposes of supporting general living costs, is not to be taken into account.

Applicants should refer to the Australian Government RTP Stipend Conditions of Award (PDF, 202k)

Eligible countries

Australia and international

How to Apply for the Australian Government Research Training Programme

Before you apply:

Check the opening and closing dates for your country, and select your country of citizenship/residency from the list of participating countries for specific information on eligibility, priority areas and how to apply. See the participating countries page for opening and closing dates.
If you intend to apply, you must read the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook. The handbook provides information including general eligibility requirements, selection processes, entitlements and responsibilities. Note that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade may revise and update the handbook at any time without notice.
Some countries encourage and allow you to apply online while others require hard-copy applications. See your participating country profile for more information

Applying for the Australian Government Research Training Programme is in two forms – application online and application through the mail. Below is The application process.

Online Application

Go to the Online Australia Scholarships Information System (OASIS). When you register online, you will be required to answer some questions to establish your eligibility. You will then be given a unique registration number, username, and password.

You do not need to submit your application immediately. You can set up a draft application form and update it, and your supporting documentation, until the designated closing date as on the relevant participating country profile.

Once submitted, your application cannot be changed. We strongly advise applicants applying online to do so well before the closing date. OASIS experiences peak usage in the days leading up to the closing date and applicants may experience delays.

Refer to the Applicant’s Online User Manual if you need help.

Applying by mail

If you are unable to submit your application online, you can apply by mail. Please check your participating country profile for contact details to obtain a hardcopy application form and any other templates such as referee reports (if applicable).

Completed hard copy application forms and supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline specified by your country. See the opening and closing dates for each country.

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