The Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend is a prestigious scholarship, funded by the Australian federal government to provide financial support to exceptional students.
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Summary
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Benefits
You'll receive:
- an annual stipend paid fortnightly, indexed annually to assist with your general living costs. From 1 January 2026, the annual stipend rate is $37,010 (AUD) at the full-time rate (currently $33,637 for 2025)
- an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset.
You can also apply for:
- a $1,520 interstate relocation allowance
- a $420 (master degree by research), or $840 (PhD) thesis allowance after submitting your thesis.
Requirements
New applicants to QUT research degrees need to:
- meet QUT’s admission criteria for a research degree, which includes meeting QUT’s English language requirements at the time of application
- not be in receipt of another living allowance scholarship to undertake the research degree.
Current QUT research students need to have consumed less than the below equivalent full-time study load (EFTSL) to apply:
- less than one year EFTSL for enrolled research doctorate students
- less than six months EFTSL for enrolled research master degree students.
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit QUT scholarship webpage.
