Published: 10 Jun 2025 59 views
Australian Government Research Training Program International Scholarships are awarded to postgraduate researchers from overseas with exceptional promise on the basis of academic merit and research potential. Further information regarding the Australian Government's Research Training Program is available on the Department of Education and Training website.
"Overseas students" under the definition in the Higher Education Support Act 2003
Stipend Full-Time: $35,000 annually (2024 rate), payable in fortnightly instalments to a nominated Australian bank account.
Tuition Fees: Scholarship candidates are exempt from fees for a period equivalent to three years (six sessions) for PhD/Research Doctorate OR two years (four sessions) for Research Masters at full-time study.
Operating Funds: Scholarship candidates are allocated an allowance to assist with the reimbursement of costs associated with a candidate’s research.
Relocation Allowance: Scholarship candidates may be eligible to receive a relocation allowance for the cost of relocating themselves, their spouse, and dependants to a Charles Sturt campus to a maximum of AUD $5,000.
Health insurance: All International students studying in Australia are required to purchase and maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). An AGRTP International Scholarship covers the cost of a standard OSHC policy for the candidate for three years full-time equivalent. This scholarship does not cover the cost of OSHC for dependents.
AGRTP International Scholarships are generally for full-time study towards higher degrees by research. These scholarships are highly competitive, and only applicants who meet the following eligibility criteria will be considered:
AGRTP International Scholarships will not be available to those who:
Charles Sturt will rank scholarship applicants according to specified criteria. See the Scholarship Application Guide for further details.
Applicants must apply online via one of the following options. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
NB. Scholarships will be reduced by any periods of HDR study undertaken towards the degree prior to the commencement of the scholarship.
Prospective candidates:
Prospective Higher Degree by Research candidates can apply for an AGRTP International Scholarship when completing their Charles Sturt course admission application.
Not sure which HDR course to apply for? Review our available courses and our guide to getting started with a research degree.
International candidates currently enrolled in a Charles Sturt HDR course must complete a separate scholarship application.
For more information, kindly visit Charles Sturt University scholarship webpage.
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