Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend at University of Technology Sydney 2026

Funded by the Commonwealth Government Department of Education and Training, the Australian Government Research Training Program Stipends are open to highly ranked research students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and research potential. This scholarship is valued at the above rate per annum and is provided to assist with general living costs.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 15, 2026
• Value$39,000 per annum
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Technology Sydney
• School to studyUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Living Allowance - $39,000 per annum, tax-free 

Requirements

To be eligible for a RTP Stipend, a student must:

• be undertaking a higher degree by research (HDR) at UTS in the year of the RTP Stipend; and
• not be receiving an equivalent award, stipend or salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the RTP Scholarship stipend rate to undertake the HDR.Income earned from sources unrelated to the course of study is not subject to the 75% rule.

Applicants should ensure that they submit their completed application, including all required supporting documentation, by the relevant application deadline.Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• For more information, kindly visit the UTS Scholarship webpage.