SCHOLARSHIPS
Call for Applications: University of Sydney Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships and equivalent university scholarships
Closing Date: Varying
Call for Applications: University of Sydney Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships and equivalent university scholarships
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 | Domestic and international students Commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Competitively awarded | $41,753 p.a. stipend (2025 rate) Relocation and thesis allowance | RTP Stipend (domestic) (pdf, 193kb) RTP Stipend (international) (pdf, 180kb) |
| RTP Fee Offset | International students Commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Those awarded with a RTP Stipend Scholarship will automatically be awarded this scholarship | 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) | International students Commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Competitively awarded | $41,753 p.a. stipend (2025 rate) Relocation and thesis allowance | USYDIS (pdf, 209kb) |
| University of Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship | International students Commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Those awarded with a USYDIS will automatically be awarded this scholarship | 100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods. | International Tuition Fee Scholarship (pdf, 246kb) |
| University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards (UPA) | Domestic students Commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Competitively awarded | $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 | Outcomes received By | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Period 1 and 2, 2025 | 23 October 2024 | 13 December 2024 | N/A | |||
| Research Period 3 and 4, 2025 | 5 May 2025 | 13 June 2025 | 24 June 2025 | |||
| Research Period 1 and 2, 2026 | 10 October 2025 | 17 December 2025 | 9 January 2026 |
International
| Scholarship Commencing research period | Submission deadline | Outcomes received from | Outcomes received by | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Period 1 and 2, 2025 | 13 September 2024 | 22 November 2024 | N/A | |||
| Research Period 3 and 4, 2025 | 17 December 2024 | 10 March 2025 | 19 March 2025 | |||
| Research Period 1 and 2, 2026 | 12 September 2025 | 21 November 2025 | 02 December 2025 | |||
| Research Period 3 and 4, 2026 | 19 December 2025 | February 2026 (Estimate) | March 2026 (Estimate) |
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