Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships (RTPS) - International Students

Applications open
Application timelines for the 2025 Major International Scholarship Round have yet to be determined.
Applications close
To be advised
Payment per year
$32,500 (2023 rate)
Duration
Up to 3.5 years for a PhD, up to 2 years for a Masters
Degree
Postgraduate Research
Citizenship
International Students
Type of Scholarship
Academic
Financial Need
Students with Disabilities
Available In
All Faculties
Available To
Future Students
Commencing Students

The University of Adelaide offers a number of Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships to outstanding international graduates from any country to commence their education via a Masters or Doctorate degree by research. 

Information and application dates here apply to international students only. Please refer to the separate entry for information about Research Training Program Stipends for domestic students and Research Training Program Stipends for Indigenous students.

Detailed information about eligibility criteria, stipend and allowances, the enrolment deadline for recipients and scholarship conditions can be found in the Conditions of Award. Scholarships must be taken up within the round deadlines.

Enquiries:

Adelaide Graduate Research School via research_degrees@adelaide.edu.au

Applying:

Application for ‘Admission and a Scholarship’ must be submitted using the Online Application Form.

Closing dates:

Application timelines for the 2025 Major International Scholarship Round have yet to be determined.

  • Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their scholarship application (date to be determined).
  • Recipients must commence their research program in semester 1, 2025.
  • Applicants are expected to commence studies as soon as possible in the approved semester.

Dates for future application rounds are not yet known. More information will be made available on this page as soon as dates are confirmed.

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