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

CSU Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) International Scholarships 2025

 


About the Positions

CSU Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) International Scholarships 2025

The AGRTP International Scholarships are funded by the Australian Government in collaboration with Charles Sturt University (CSU) to attract highly qualified international postgraduate researchers with demonstrated academic excellence and research potential. These scholarships provide financial assistance to international students pursuing higher degrees by research (HDR) on a full-time basis at Charles Sturt University campuses, covering tuition fees, a living stipend, and other research-related expenses.

This scholarship is highly competitive and is open only to students who meet specific eligibility requirements. 

 Scholarship Overview

  • Scholarship Type: Full-time, covering tuition fees
  • Stipend (Full-Time): $35,000 annually (2024 rate)
  • Relocation Allowance: Up to AUD $5,000 to assist with relocation for the student, spouse, and dependents to a CSU campus
  • Health Insurance: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy for the scholarship holder (does not cover dependents)
  • Citizen Type: International students
  • Duration: Up to three years for a PhD/Research Doctorate and two years for a Research Masters
  • Application Deadline: Applications for Session 2, 2025, close at 5:00 pm AEDT, Friday, 24 January 2025

Eligibility Criteria 

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be commencing or currently enrolled in a Charles Sturt University HDR program
  • Be enrolling or enrolled as a full-time student studying on a CSU campus

Note: AGRTP International Scholarships are not available to candidates who:

  • Are concurrently enrolled in any other program unless deemed essential for the HDR’s success or approved under exceptional circumstances
  • Are receiving another Commonwealth-funded postgraduate research scholarship

Selection Criteria 

Charles Sturt University ranks scholarship applicants based on the following considerations, as detailed in the Scholarship Application Guide:

  • Academic achievements, such as grades and ranks from prior studies
  • Research potential in the candidate's chosen field
  • Relevant professional or research experience
  • Relevance and alignment of the research to prior studies and future goals
  • Recommendations from academic referees affirming the applicant’s research capabilities

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications online via the Charles Sturt University application portal. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted. Refer to CSU’s Scholarship Application Guide for step-by-step instructions on completing the application and required documentation.

 Who to Contact 

For more information and assistance, please contact: Charles Sturt University International Admissions Office

Visit the University website for further details and the application


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Pro-tips for research scholarship applications

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