RTPS scholarships are awarded to candidates of exceptional research potential, enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) course of study, to assist with general living costs.
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Summary
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Benefits
- Annual stipend $35,500 (indexed) (2026 rate) for three years (with possible 6 month extension)
- Tuition fees for up to four years
- Paid leave of absence, thesis allowance, relocation allowance
Requirements
In 2026, applications are being considered from domestic students and international students who:
- meet the entry requirements for a PhD or Professional Doctorate as set out for their proposed program at Swinburne
- hold a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours (or equivalent)
- propose a research project that aligns with a Swinburne Research Strategy and Ecosystem area
- would not be receiving income from another source to support their general living costs while undertaking their course of study if that income is greater than 75 per cent of that student’s scholarship stipend rate. Income unrelated to the student’s course of study or income received for the student’s course of study but not for the purposes of supporting general living costs is not to be taken into account
Applicants should ensure that they meet one of the following criteria:
- are applying for entry into a PhD or Professional Doctorate
- are currently enrolled in a Swinburne PhD or Professional Doctorate for less than two years at the closing date of the application round
- have received an offer for candidature for a Swinburne PhD or Professional Doctorate and have not yet enrolled
Selection Process
The competitive assessment process may take into the account the following:
- candidature and scholarship eligibility requirements
- advertised selection criteria for the round
- quality and alignment of research proposal with Swinburne Research Strategy and Ecosystem
- previous academic achievement
- referee reports
- research and publication experience relative to opportunity
- relevant work experience
- quality of the supervisory team
Application Documents
- Completed HDR Research Proposal template signed by your nominated Principal Supervisor
- Certified academic transcripts and evidence of completion
- Proof of citizenship/ID
- Resume
- Evidence of prior research including publications
- Evidence of meeting the English language requirements for Swinburne postgraduate courses by research (International and Permanent Resident applicants only). Evidence of meeting this requirement must be valid until the scholarship enrolment deadline above.
- You are also required to organise a minimum of two referees to complete a Swinburne Research referee report**. Your referees should send completed referee reports directly to [email protected] by the dates noted below.
Referee reports must be submitted by:
- Round 1 – Friday 15 May 2026, 5pm AEST
- Round 2 – Friday 16 October 2026, 5pm AEDT
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
Application Deadline
October 9, 2026How To Apply
- Please follow the step-by-step application process.
- When completing your online application, at the Select a Scholarship option, you must select Swinburne Research Scholarships.
For more information, kindly visit the Swinburne University of Technology Scholarship webpage.
