Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships 2026

RTP scholarships (Scholarships) are funded by the Australian government to support students undertaking Higher Degrees by Research (HDR).

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 18, 2025
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorAustralian Government
• School to studyCurtin University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• RTP Fees Offset against student fee liability
• RTP Stipend to assist students with their living costs while undertaking a HDR
• RTP Allowances to assist students with ancillary costs of a HDR including but not limited to:
  • for overseas students, a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the Commonwealth Department of Health and which covers the student and their spouse and dependants (if any);
  • additional research training and engagement with partners
  • relocation costs to undertake a HDR; and
  • HDR thesis printing and academic publication costs.

Requirements

• Be an international or domestic student.
• Be eligible for admission into an accredited HDR program at Curtin to be eligible for a Scholarship.
• You will not be receiving income from another source to support that student’s general living costs while undertaking their course of study.
• You will not be receiving an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset HDR fees.
• Explore listed research projects or propose your own.

To be eligible for centrally supported scholarships, current Curtin HDR students must:

• Not currently receive a HDR base stipend
• Have confirmed support from their principal supervisor
• Maintain a Good Standing academic status
• Have not exceeded 18 months of full-time equivalent enrolment as of 1st July

Application Deadline

August 18, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Australian Government on forms.curtin.edu.au to apply

To apply for an RTP scholarship for a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at Curtin University, you’ll need to start by obtaining an Invitation to Apply from a registered Curtin supervisor.

To be eligible, you must commence and submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) within this application window.

For more information, kindly visit Curtin University scholarship webpage.