University of Sydney Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships 2025

  About the positions University of Sydney Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships 2025 The University of Sydney is offering the prestigious Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships for 2025 to support outstanding research students from Australia and around the world. This scholarship provides comprehensive financial and academic support to domestic and international students pursuing Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs at one of Australia’s leading universities. This opportunity is open to students intending to undertake a Master’s by Research or PhD at the University of Sydney. Some useful application tips are provided at the end of this guide. Scholarship Overview Scholarship type : Full tuition fee cover Stipend value : Living allowance of $41,753 per annum (2025 rate), indexed annually. Relocation Allowance : Up to $1,485 for travel expenses from the home country to Sydney at the start of the degree, plus an additional $1,485 for return travel upon successful program

UNSW Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship 2024-25

 

About the positions

Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship 2024-25

The Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship funded by the Australian Government and the University of New South Wales (UNSW). It aims to support high-achieving domestic students in pursuing a higher degree by research, either at the Master or PhD level. This scholarship provides critical financial support and living allowances for students enrolled in UNSW's research programs across various faculties.

 Scholarship Overview

  • Scholarship Type: Living allowance
  • Stipend Value: $38,438 per annum (2025 rate)
  • Other Supports: Health insurance  covered 
  • Study Level: Masters by Research, Master of Philosophy, PhD
  • Study Course: Open to programs across all faculties, including Arts, Design & Architecture, Business, Engineering, Law & Justice, Medicine & Health, Science, and UNSW Canberra
  • Citizen Type: Domestic applicants only
  • Number of Positions: Multiple positions available in each application round
  • Duration:
    • 3.5 years for PhD students
    • 2 years for Master by Research or Master of Philosophy
  • Deadline: CLOSED

Eligibility 
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants are expected to:

  • Be domestic students (Australian citizens or permanent residents)
  • Have applied for and met the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at UNSW
  • Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a higher degree by research program at UNSW

Eligible Countries: Australia (domestic students)
Eligible Study Program: Any graduate research program across the listed faculties

Selection Criteria 

Selection for the RTP Scholarship is based on academic merit and research potential. Key factors include:

  • Academic performance in previous study programs (e.g., GPA, ranking)
  • Research potential demonstrated by previous work or publications
  • The relevance of the chosen research program to prior academic studies
  • Professional experience in relevant fields
  • Strong recommendations from referees

How to Apply

  1. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the RTP Scholarship.
  2. Apply for admission to a higher degree by research program at UNSW through the UNSW Apply Online portal.
  3. Indicate your interest in being considered for the RTP Scholarship during the application process.
  4. Complete and submit any additional required documentation, such as academic transcripts, CVs, research proposals, and letters of recommendation.

Make sure to submit your application before the deadline of 13 September 2024.

Who to contact

For more information and inquiries, you can contact UNSW Graduate Research School:

Visit the University website for further details and the application


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Pro-tips for research scholarship applications

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