Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships at the University of Sydney 2025
About the scholarship
Do you want to pursue postgraduate research studies at one of the world's top universities? The Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship at the University of Sydney is a unique, fully-funded opportunity for both local and international students. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, an annual stipend of up to AUD $43,841 for living expenses, a relocation allowance, health insurance, and additional dissertation support. Whether you plan to study engineering, medicine, the social sciences, or any other field, this scholarship allows you to achieve your research ambitions in a world-class academic environment. Don't miss this opportunity to develop your research skills and build a bright future. Apply now!
The state
- Australia
The city
- Sydney.
Donor
- University of Sydney, Australia :
Name of available scholarships
- Research Training Program ( RTP ) and equivalent university scholarships (local and international).
Academic stage
- Master's
- PhD
Available majors
- A large number of research disciplines (architecture, design and planning, arts and social sciences, economics, education and social work, engineering, computer science, law, medicine and health, music and science)
Eligible countries to apply
- All countries of the world.
Financing provided
- Full tuition coverage: Covers tuition fees for the duration of your research study.
- Annual salary: Up to AUD 43,841 per year (for 2025) to cover living expenses.
- Monthly salary: 3,653 Australian dollars .
- Relocation Allowance: Up to A$1,485 to assist with relocation costs to Sydney.
- Message instead:
- Up to $840 AUD for PhD students.
- Up to AUD 420 for Master's students to cover dissertation preparation costs.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): Available to international students.
- Paid leave: includes vacation, sick leave, and maternity leave.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must be international students at the time of awarding the scholarship.
- Recipients of an International Research Training Programme (RTP) scholarship are expected to undertake a full-time postgraduate research program. A part-time RTP scholarship may be approved if the University is satisfied that special circumstances exist beyond the student's control (such as medical conditions, financial hardship, or carer responsibilities).
A part-time scholarship may have tax implications, and students should seek tax advice from a registered tax agent. - Applicants must apply for an RTP scholarship when applying for a postgraduate course and must submit the required supporting documents in the manner specified on the Scholarship Office website.
Admission criteria
- The student must be under 35 years old for Master’s programs.
- For PhD programs, the age must be less than 40 years .
- A good academic record is required.
- English language courses are required.
Required documents
- Certificate of study.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Research proposal.
- Motivation letter.
- A copy of the passport and a personal photo.
- English language certificate.
Application steps
- New students:
- Apply for admission and submit all required documents for admission to a higher degree by searching through Sydney courses before the deadlines shown in the application and award timeline below.
- Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines shown in the application and award timeline below.
- Currently enrolled students:
- The student must be currently enrolled in a higher degree by research.
- Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines shown in the application and award timeline below.
Application deadline
- September 17, 2025.
The official scholarship website
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