RTP Stipend Scholarship at The University of Notre Dame Australia 2026

The Australian Government RTP scheme provides funding for domestic and international students to undertake a higher degree by research at Notre Dame Australia.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 7, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorThe University of Notre Dame Australia
• School to studyUniversity of Notre Dame
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• This scholarship is offered to cover the costs of the tuition fees. An Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship is paid to the University from the Australian Government on behalf of the HDR student, subject to variation in later years based on actual Higher Degree by Research (HDR) expenditure.
• The Australian Government contribution is in the range of $9750 to $19,500 annually and is used to offset the costs of the tuition fees of an HDR student of the University.

Requirements

Domestic HDR students: To be eligible for an RTP Fees Offset, an HDR student must:

• Be currently enrolled in an HDR program at the University.
• Not in receipt of an equivalent award of scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset HDR tuition fees.
• Not currently under examination status as set out by the Research Services.

Overseas HDR students: To be eligible for an RTP Fees Offset, an HDR student must complete the application process and be selected, as outlined in section 3 of this document. Additionally, they must:

• Be currently enrolled in an HDR program at the University.
• Not in receipt of an equivalent award of scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset HDR tuition fees.
• Not currently under examination status as set out by the Research Services.

Selection Process

Domestic HDR students

Domestic HDR students will be automatically awarded an RTP Fees Offset Scholarship by the University upon admission to an HDR program, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements

Overseas HDR students

• Overseas HDR students must express their intention to be considered for an RTP Fees Offset Scholarship at the time of their Expression of Interest for admission, be invited to apply and lodge an admissions application by the due date as specified on the website. Applicants who have already commenced their HDR studies must apply by completing the application form available on the website by the due date.
• Overseas RTP Fees Offset Scholarship students are selected competitively by the Scholarships Committee based on the quality of the applicants, such as academic performance, evidence of research capability, relevant professional experience, quality of research project, alignment with the University Research Strategy and Transformative Research Themes, quality of the supervisory team, such as a record of successful supervision, supervisory load and complementary expertise.
• The Committee will make a recommendation of the overseas HDR Fees Offset Scholarship recipients to the Pro Vice Chancellor Research. The Pro Vice Chancellor Research will determine the Fees Offset Scholarship recipients.
• All HDR students will receive research training in a supervisory and study environment of research or creative activity, and inquiry as described in the Policy: Higher Degree by Research Supervision.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Online Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Notre Dame Australia scholarship webpage.