UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Opportunity Description

Are you a foreign student hoping to study in Australia for a postgraduate degree? Your best chance may be the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship. This esteemed scholarship covers living expenses in addition to tuition, with the goal of supporting deserving international students. The RTP scholarship, which has financing of up to $143,881, intends to draw and assist outstanding research students from around the globe.

International postgraduate research students are welcome to apply for the Australian Government RTP Scholarship 2024–2025 if they want to pursue a master's degree through research or a doctorate. Exceptional foreign PhD candidates from all around the world are welcome to apply to the University of Sydney.

Why is this scholarship so coveted and competitive? The RTP fellowship provides funding as well as an opportunity to collaborate with internationally renowned researchers in Australian universities. Through the promotion of academic quality and innovation, the RTP program guarantees scholarship recipients the freedom to concentrate on their research without financial limitations.

When submitting the entrance application for their postgraduate research degree, beginning students should click the option to be considered for postgraduate research scholarships on the application form. There is no need for new applicants to submit a separate application.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline:
  • Research Period 1 and 2, 2025: 13 September 2024
  • Research Period 3 and 4, 2025: 17 December 2024
• Result Announcement Dates:
  • Research Period 1 and 2, 2025: 22 November 2024
  • Research Period 3 and 4, 2025: February 2025 (Estimate)
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Host Institution: University of Sydney
• Sponsored By: Government of Australia
• Eligible Countries: International students
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: International postgraduate research students
• Field: Various research fields supported by the University of Sydney
• Study Level: Master’s by Research, PhD
• Number of Opportunities: Variable, based on funding availability
• Duration: Up to 14 research periods for PhD, up to 7 research periods for Master’s
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Australia

Benefits of the RTP Scholarship

The successful applicant will benefit from the Australian Government RTP International Scholarship as follows:

• Stipend: $40,109 per annum (2024 rate), indexed annually
• Tuition Fees: Full coverage
• Overseas Health Cover: Included
• Relocation Allowance: Up to $1,250 for travel to Sydney and return
• Thesis Allowance: Up to $420 for Master’s candidates, up to $840 for Doctoral candidates
• Concurrent Awards: Allowed if the total benefit is less than 75% of the RTP stipend

Requirements for the Australian Government RTP Scholarship

Following a set of eligibility criteria that each applicant should meet before applying to the RTP Scholarship:

• Applicants should be international students at the time of awarding.
• The Scholarship holders should enroll in a full-time postgraduate research degree. Depending on visa conditions, the University of Sydney may approve a part-time Scholarship under exceptional circumstances beyond the student’s control.
• Applicants should apply for RTP Scholarships at the time of their admission application to their Higher Degree Research Course.
• Candidates should start or enroll in postgraduate research.
• Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement record and research potential.
• Received an unconditional admission offer or be currently enrolled in a master’s by research or Ph.D. at the University of Sydney.

Selection Criteria

Australian Government awards the RTP Scholarship to the successful applicants based on the following:

• Applicant’s academic merit
• Research experience of the candidate
• Availability of high-quality research resources and environment
• Supervisory arrangements availability to support the candidature.

Preference may go to applicants who:

• Are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders, as per the University of Sydney policy
• Those who have not previously received an Australian Government or University Scholarship for an HDR course at the same level.

Required Documents

You should prepare these documents before you start your scholarship application:

• Completed application form for the research degree.
• Academic achievement evidence
• Evidence of publications, output in the arts or music, professional experience
• English Language Scores Only for Admission (TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE)
• Any additional documents specified by the Scholarships Office.

How to Apply for the Australian Government RTP Scholarship?

• Current HDR students at the University of Sydney can apply for an RTP Scholarship by entering the link below. Please note that applications for RTP Scholarships are open all year round, but applicants should apply before the deadlines mentioned above.
• Commencing or new students do not need to submit a separate scholarship application. They should select the checkbox to be eligible for research scholarships when applying for admission to a postgraduate research degree.

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Important Notes:

• Submit all required documentation and research experience evidence (if applicable) by the specified deadlines.
• Scholarship outcomes and course application outcomes may be received at separate times.

Applicants who have questions or need more details about the Australian Government RTP Scholarship at the University of Sydney should review the university’s official website.