Full Description
The University of Sydney administers Australian Government Research Training Program scholarships and equivalent research awards for international higher-degree research students, providing a stipend and tuition support to eligible recipients.
Benefits
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AUD 42,754 annual stipend at the published 2026 rate✓
100% tuition fee offset✓
Support for higher-degree research✓
Relocation and thesis allowances where applicableEligibility Criteria
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International student✓
Commencing or enrolled in eligible HDR programme✓
Meet research admission requirements✓
Meet competitive scholarship selection criteriaRequired Documents
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Research proposal✓
Academic transcripts✓
CV✓
Academic references✓
Admission documentationApplication Process
- Identify eligible Sydney research degree
- Prepare research application
- Submit degree and scholarship application
- Complete faculty assessment
- Await scholarship outcome
Important Information
•The published 2026 stipend is AUD 42,754 per year.
•International RTP recipients receive a tuition fee offset.
•Deadlines vary by research period and faculty.
FundingAUD 42,754 per year stipend + 100% tuition fee offset
CountryAustralia
Study LevelPhD
CategorySTEM
EligibilityInternational students commencing or enrolled in eligible higher-degree-research programmes at the University of Sydney.
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