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Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarship 2027 Australian National University

Comprehensive guide to financial benefits, eligibility requirements, and official application steps.

Scholarship Program Overview

Australian Government-funded scholarship supporting domestic and international students pursuing Master's by Research or PhD studies at the Australian National University, with a generous annual stipend and comprehensive support.

This award is officially open for international applicants seeking full-time higher education programs. Selected candidates receive financial support throughout the standard duration of their degree.

Scholarship Benefits:

Annual stipend of AUD $39,069 🔹 Funding for up to 3.5 years, with possible extensions 🔹 Thesis allowance 🔹 Dependent child allowance for eligible international students 🔹 Paid medical leave 🔹 Paid maternity leave 🔹 Paid parental leave

Eligibility Requirements:

Apply for admission to an eligible Higher Degree Research (HDR) program at ANU 🔹 Meet the university's academic entry requirements 🔹 Demonstrate outstanding research capability 🔹 Meet English language proficiency requirements where necessary 🔹 Open to both domestic and international students

Key Dates:

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026 🔹 Level: Master's by Research and PhD (any research discipline)

Application Process:

Identify an eligible Higher Degree Research (HDR) program at ANU matching your research interests Confirm you meet ANU's academic entry requirements for your chosen program Prepare a research proposal and identify a potential supervisor where required Submit your HDR program application along with the RTP scholarship application Provide academic transcripts, English proficiency proof (if applicable), and any supporting research documentation Submit before the 31 August 2026 deadline

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — it supports both domestic and international students pursuing Higher Degree Research programs at ANU.
AUD $39,069 per year, funded for up to 3.5 years with possible extensions.
Master's by Research and PhD (Higher Degree Research) programs — not standard coursework master's degrees.
Yes — it's open across a wide range of disciplines, not limited to a specific field.
Yes — a dependent child allowance is available for eligible international students, along with paid medical, maternity, and parental leave.
Depending on your chosen program, identifying a potential supervisor and preparing a research proposal may be required as part of your HDR application — confirm specific requirements for your discipline.

Quick Summary

Host CountryAustralia
Funding TypeFully Funded
Verification Manually Verified
Last UpdatedUpdated Aug 2026

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