Australian National University RTP Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded
Australian National University · Australian National University
At a glance
- Award
- Full Scholarship | $39,069 Stipends
- Deadline
- 15 Apr 2026
- Country
- Australia
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Research
- Status
- active
About the scholarship
The Australian National University RTP Scholarship provides funding to Universities to award scholarships to domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree Research programs.
The Australian National University Scholarship covers the full tuition costs of selected candidates including a stipend of $39,069 for personal, thesis, and child/dependent allowance.
Each year the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training provides funding to Universities to award scholarships to domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree Research programs.
ANU currently conducts two annual central scholarship rounds which includes the Australian National University RTP Scholarship, the University Research Scholarship and a few other centrally managed scholarships.
Candidates are ranked and scholarships are awarded based on a competitive ranking process, to the top ranked candidates, subject to evidence they meet merit-based selection criteria, and subject to confirmation of a qualified supervisor, space and resources being available, in an area of research that is aligned with ANU research strategy.
The Australian Government Research Training Programme is valued at $ 39,069 per annum.
Stipend scholarship for three years, with the possibility of: Six month standard extension; and Another six month extension if the reason for request falls within the additional eligibility criteria under Item 15. Period of Support, of the AGRTP Procedure. Travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program. Thesis allowance Dependant child allowance (International students only). Paid medical, maternity, and parental leave.
Eligibility
- Be a domestic or international student
- Be applying to study a Higher Research Degree (HDR) Master’s or PhD programme
- Meet the entry requirements for your chosen programme
- Meet the Engish Language proficiency requirements of the University of Sydney.
