Closing Date: Varying
Call for Applications: Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships for international students at University of Sydney for 2026/27 Academic year
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)
Scholarships for international students pursuing higher degree by research
The Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships and equivalent university scholarships provide financial support to international postgraduate research students.
Scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility and award process | Benefits | Terms and Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTP Stipend Scholarship | Domestic and international students Commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Competitively awarded | $42,754 p.a. stipend (2026 rate) Relocation and thesis allowance | RTP Stipend (international) (pdf, 180kb) |
| RTP Fee Offset | International students Commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Those awarded with a RTP Stipend Scholarship will automatically be awarded this scholarship | 100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) | RTP Fee Offset (pdf, 209kb) |
| University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS) | International students Commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Competitively awarded | $42,754 p.a. stipend (2026 rate) Relocation and thesis allowance | USYDIS (pdf, 209kb) |
| University of Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship | International students Commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Those awarded with a USYDIS will automatically be awarded this scholarship | 100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods. | International Tuition Fee Scholarship (pdf, 246kb) |
- Postgraduate research
How to apply
To be considered for a RTP scholarship and equivalent University scholarships, you must:
Commencing students
- Apply for admission and submit all required documentation for admission to a higher degree by research through Sydney Courses by the deadlines outlined in the ‘Application and award timeline’ table – these differ for domestic students and international students.
- Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines.
Currently enrolled students
- Be currently enrolled in a higher degree by research.
- Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines.
Application and award timeline
| Scholarship Commencing research period | Submission deadline | Outcomes received from | Outcomes received by | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Period 1 and 2, 2026 | Closed | 21 November 2025 | 05 December 2025 | |
| Research Period 3 and 4, 2026 | 19 December 2025 | 27 February 2026 | 08 May 2026 | |
| Research Period 1 and 2, 2027 | 11 September 2026 | 10 November 2026 | 15 January 2027 | |
| Research Period 3 and 4, 2027 | 18 December 2026 | Mid-Feb 2027 (est.) | Late June 2027 (est.) |
