University of Sydney RTP Scholarship 2027

Overview

The University of Sydney administers Australian Government Research Training Program scholarships for eligible postgraduate research students. The award supports higher degree by research study, and scholarship selection is separate from admission to the research degree.

For international candidates planning Research Periods 1–2 in 2027, the university lists 11 September 2026 as the scholarship deadline.

Eligibility

• Be commencing or enrolled in an eligible University of Sydney higher degree by research program.
• Meet the University of Sydney admission requirements for the chosen research degree.
• Meet the applicable RTP and university scholarship conditions for your applicant status.
• Demonstrate the academic merit and research potential considered in competitive scholarship selection.
• International applicants should follow the international scholarship round that matches their intended research period.

Funding & Benefits

• AUD 42,754 per annum at the University of Sydney’s published 2026 RTP stipend rate.
• International RTP packages can include a tuition-fee offset, subject to the scholarship offer and award conditions.
• Eligible relocation reimbursement may be available under the university’s RTP terms.
• The university’s award conditions also set out applicable leave and thesis-related support provisions.
• The scholarship is normally tenable for up to 3.5 years for a PhD and up to 1.75 years for a master’s by research, subject to the current conditions.

Practical implication: the stipend is not necessarily the entire support package. International applicants should check the exact fee-offset and ancillary components stated in their individual scholarship offer.

How to Apply

1. Choose an eligible University of Sydney higher degree by research program.
2. Review the faculty or school admission requirements and prepare the required research information.
3. Submit the HDR admission application through the University of Sydney process.
4. Complete the postgraduate research scholarship application as instructed for your applicant status.
5. International applicants targeting Research Periods 1–2, 2027 should submit by 11 September 2026.
6. Keep confirmation records and monitor university communications for admission and scholarship outcomes.

Documents & Application Checklist

Exact document requirements vary by faculty and research program. Applicants should check their specific course page rather than assume every school requests the same materials. Common preparation items may include:

• Academic transcripts and evidence of completed qualifications.
• Research proposal or project information required by the relevant faculty or school.
• Curriculum vitae and evidence of research experience or outputs where relevant.
• English-language evidence if required for admission.
• Supervisor or research-project details where the selected program requires them.
• Any scholarship-specific information requested in the application system.

Important Dates

• 11 September 2026: international scholarship deadline for Research Periods 1 and 2, 2027.
• 27 November 2026: expected scholarship outcome date for that round.
• 18 December 2026: international scholarship deadline for Research Periods 3 and 4, 2027.
• 26 February 2027: expected outcome date for the Research Periods 3–4 round.

These are scholarship-round dates. Course admission timing may impose additional requirements.

FAQs

Can international students apply?
Yes. The University of Sydney provides RTP scholarship pathways for eligible international postgraduate research students.

What is the stipend?
The university publishes a stipend rate of AUD 42,754 per year for 2026. Future indexed rates may differ.

Is 11 September the only 2027 deadline?
No. It is the international scholarship deadline for Research Periods 1–2, 2027. The university lists 18 December 2026 for international applicants targeting Research Periods 3–4, 2027.

Does scholarship selection replace university admission?
No. Research-degree admission and RTP scholarship selection are related but separate processes.

Last verified: 6 September 2026. Information was checked against the University of Sydney’s official RTP scholarship page and official postgraduate research scholarship timeline. Applicants should recheck the official pages immediately before submitting because scholarship conditions and stipend rates can change.