ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship (Round 1) 2025

Each year the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training provides funding to Universities to award scholarships to domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree Research programs. 

ANU currently conducts two annual central scholarship rounds which includes the RTP, the University Research Scholarship and a few other centrally managed scholarships.  

Round 1 is split into two parts, one for international candidates and one for domestic candidates with separate deadlines (31 August for international candidates and 31 October for domestic candidates each year). Round 1 is for commencements from the following year (January through to the end of March), however current candidates who recently commenced (enrolled typically for less than a year full-time equivalent) can also be considered by completing the 'Request for a current ANU student to be considered for a HDR Scholarship form'.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 31, 2025
• Value$ 38,154 per annum
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorAustralian Government
• School to studyAustralian National University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

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Benefits

• Stipend scholarship for three and half years, with the possibility of an extension for the following reasons:
  • All internships that are longer than 60 days Full-time equivalent (FTE) and that are not with a Higher Education Provider (HEP) or international equivalent are eligible for up to 6 months of scholarship extension up to the maximum duration of support.
  • All other internship types are eligible for 3 months extension up to the maximum duration of support on the grounds of academic delay. Research visits and internships with an HEP (or international equivalent) are excluded.
• Travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program.
  • Thesis allowance
  • Dependant child allowance (International students only).
  • Paid medical, maternity and parental leave (See sections 97-110 of the Research Training Program Scholarships procedure).
  • Suspension of Scholarship (See sections 73-78 of the Research Training Program Scholarships procedure).

Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates who identify as Indigenous or First Nations People will be awarded the maximum Research Training Program (RTP) stipend rate as set by the Australian Government. International recipients will be eligible for OSHC reimbursement under their RTP Fee Offset benefit.

Requirements

The Award is available each year to a prospective/continuing student who:

• is enrolled or enrolling full-time in a Higher Degree Research (HDR) program of study at the Australian National University;
• has demonstrated H1 or H1 equivalence in their prior studies; and
• is not an Industry PhD candidate receiving a full-time salary.

Interview Dates and Process

Selection is made on the basis of:

• academic merit and research potential, based on their academic record, referee reports and other evidence; and
• effective use of funds; and
• demonstrated intention to meet the Objectives; and
• discipline research interests.

The selection committee will be chaired by Pro Vice-Chancellor Graduate Research, (or their nominee) and will include at least two senior academic staff from across the University. The selection committee reserves the right to make no award if it considers there is no applicant of sufficient merit.

The selection committee may also vary the number of Awards and/or offer the Award at other times in exceptional circumstances or based on the standard of applications or students (where funds allow).

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Commencing students:  No application is required specifically for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered. Note to ensure you are considered please ensure you select the appropriate boxes in the admissions application form to note that you are interested in being considered for any available scholarships. 
• Continuing students:  Please complete and return the "Request for a Current ANU Student to be Considered for a HDR Scholarship" form to your Academic College.
• Income from other sources
  • See section 79-82 of the Research Training Program Scholarships procedure.

For more information, kindly visit ANU scholarship webpage.