Australian Government Research Training Program Stipends (RTPS)

Research Training Program Stipends (RTPS) are funded by the Australian Government to support full time PhD and Master by Research students who are commencing, or currently undertaking a higher degree by research program at the University of Adelaide.

Eligibility:  Applicants must be Australian Citizens, New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of Australia who are acceptable as candidates for higher degree by research at the University of Adelaide.  Applicants must have completed and been awarded a relevant Bachelor Degree with Honours or equivalent.

Stipend: The scholarship provides a living allowance for up to 3 years and has a stipend of $28,092 (2020 rate) per annum (indexed annually) tax free.  Details of the terms and conditions and all benefits can be found in the Conditions of Award:

RTP Scholarships and University of Adelaide Awards (New Students)
RTP Scholarships and University of Adelaide Awards (Continuing Students)

Enquiries: Adelaide Graduate Centre Tel (08) 8313 3044 or email scholarships@adelaide.edu.au

Applying: The awards are allocated as part of the Mid-Year Round (subject to funding) and Major Round of scholarship applications.  When open, applications must be submitted using the Online Application Form available at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/admission/

The University Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship policy is available on the University Policy website.

All eligible domestic students who enrol in a higher degree by research program at the University of Adelaide will be allocated a Australian Government Research Training Program Fees Offset Scholarship which entitles the holder to up to four years of full time fee funding for a doctoral degree or up to two years for a master by research degree.