Australian National University RTP Scholarship 2026–27

Overview

The Australian Government Research Training Program supports research-degree students through participating universities. At ANU, eligible applicants may be considered for RTP-related scholarship support through central scholarship rounds.

Financial Benefits

• Tuition-fee support for eligible research candidates.
• Living stipend; the previous article listed approximately AUD 39,069 per year.
• Relocation and thesis allowances where applicable.
• Research support and approved leave benefits under award conditions.
• Other support may apply depending on student status and scholarship terms.

Eligibility

• Apply for an eligible ANU Higher Degree Research program.
• Meet ANU admission and English-language requirements.
• Demonstrate strong academic achievement and research potential.
• Satisfy the conditions of the relevant scholarship round.

Required Documents

• Academic transcripts and degree certificates.
• CV or résumé.
• Research proposal and statement of purpose where required.
• Academic references.
• English-language evidence if applicable.
• Passport and any program-specific supporting material.

How to Apply

1. Select an eligible Master’s by Research or PhD program.
2. Prepare the required research and admission documents.
3. Complete the ANU admission application.
4. Confirm whether the current scholarship round uses automatic consideration or requires additional steps.
5. Submit before the applicable scholarship and admission deadlines.

Application Deadline

The previous post did not include a verified fixed deadline. ANU research scholarship closing dates can depend on the scholarship round and intake. Check the official ANU website for the active round.