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University scholarship, University of Sydney (Australian Government Research Training Program and University funds)

RTP Stipend and USYD International Stipend Scholarships (with tuition fee scholarships)

Competitive stipend and full tuition packages for international students starting a research degree at the University of Sydney.
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What it pays

Stipend of AUD 44,293 per year (2027 rate) plus relocation and thesis allowances, and an automatic tuition fee scholarship covering 100 percent of fees for up to 14 research periods. The RTP Fee Offset also includes Overseas Student Health Cover.

Fields: Any field

Who can apply

Open to most nationalities

  • International student commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research (PhD or research Masters)
  • Strong academic record, usually first-class honours or a Masters with a substantial research component
  • Prior research experience, evidenced with the University's template
  • A supervisor who has agreed to supervise you (except some Law and Business programmes)
  • Preference may go to PhD applicants and those without a previous research degree at the same level

Deadline

For research periods 1 and 2 of 2027 the deadline was 11 September 2026 (now closed). For research periods 3 and 4 of 2027 the deadline is 18 December 2026, with outcomes from 26 February 2027.

Deadlines move a little every year and some close early. Confirm the date on the official page before you plan around it.

Documents you will need

  • Research proposal of up to 2,000 words
  • Evidence of supervisor agreement
  • Two referee reports on the University's form
  • Official transcripts with English translations
  • CV, passport biodata page and English proficiency evidence
  • Scholarship application form and research experience evidence template

How to apply, step by step

  1. Step 1: Secure a supervisor

    Email potential supervisors with your CV, transcripts and an initial proposal, and get their agreement before applying.

  2. Step 2: Finalise your proposal

    Refine your research proposal with your supervisor and gather all documents.

  3. Step 3: Apply for admission

    Submit your research degree application through Sydney Courses before the scholarship deadline.

  4. Step 4: Submit the scholarship form

    Complete the separate scholarship application form, with the research experience evidence template, by the same deadline.
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Conditions if you accept

  • Awards are competitive and governed by the RTP and USYD scholarship terms and conditions
  • Stipend rates are indexed on 1 January each year
  • Late applications are held for the next ranking round

Tips for a stronger application

  • The 18 December 2026 round is the next chance for a 2027 start; start supervisor contact now
  • Use the research experience template carefully: it is a main ranking tool
  • Offshore applicants get outcomes earlier (by 18 May 2027 in the second round), so plan visa timing around that

Student visa guides

Winning the award does not include the visa. Plan your application with our guide for the host country.

Common questions

Sources

Checked against these official pages on 16 Oct 2026.

What we can and cannot promise

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This result uses the general rules. Your own documents, finances and history can change it. Have an advisor check your exact case.

  • UniversityFully funded

    ANU University Research Scholarship and RTP International Fee Offset Scholarship

    Australian National University (ANU)

    ANU's merit research scholarships for domestic and international students, combining a living stipend with a full tuition fee offset.

    Where
    Australia
    Level
    Master's, PhD
    Pays
    Stipend of AUD 40,475 per year (2027 full-time base rate) for 3.5 years for PhD candidates, plus travel, removal and thesis allowances and a dependant child allowance for international students. International students can also receive the RTP International Fee Offset, covering tuition for up to four years (PhD) and Overseas Student Health Cover for the student and immediate family.
    Deadline
    International Round 1 closes 31 August each year for a start by the end of March the next year (the 2027 Round 1 date has passed). Round 2 closes 15 April for a start by 31 August the same year.
    Full details on ANU University Research Scholarship and RTP International Fee Offset Scholarship
  • UniversityFully funded

    Graduate Research Scholarships (Melbourne Research Scholarship and RTP Scholarship)

    University of Melbourne

    Melbourne's main research scholarships, covering tuition, living costs and health cover for top international PhD and research Masters applicants, with automatic consideration.

    Where
    Australia
    Level
    Master's, PhD
    Pays
    Full tuition fee offset for up to four years (PhD) or two years (Masters by Research), a living allowance of AUD 41,100 per year (2027 full-time rate) for up to 3.5 years (PhD), a relocation grant of AUD 3,000 for students moving from outside Australia, and single Overseas Student Health Cover.
    Deadline
    Closing dates vary by faculty. For example, Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences assesses 2027 applications in rounds closing 31 October 2026, 31 January 2027 and 15 May 2027, with most scholarships awarded in the first two rounds. Check the How to apply tab of your course page.
    Full details on Graduate Research Scholarships (Melbourne Research Scholarship and RTP Scholarship)
  • UniversityFully funded

    Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) and Monash International Tuition Scholarship (MITS)

    Monash University

    Monash's central research scholarships: a stipend (MGS) packaged with full tuition (MITS) for international PhD and research Masters students in Australia.

    Where
    Australia
    Level
    Master's, PhD
    Pays
    MGS pays a living allowance of AUD 41,100 per year (2027 rate) plus a relocation allowance if eligible. MITS covers course tuition fees and a single Overseas Student Health Cover policy, and is generally awarded together with a stipend scholarship.
    Deadline
    International Round 1 runs 1 September 2026 to 28 February 2027 (brought forward from 31 March) for a start from July 2027; Round 3 runs 4 May to 31 August 2027 for a start in early 2028. Outcomes come about six to ten weeks after a round closes.
    Full details on Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) and Monash International Tuition Scholarship (MITS)
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