Australian Government RTP Scholarship at University of Sydney

The University of Sydney welcomes applications from domestic and international candidates for the Australian Government RTP Postgraduate Research scholarships for 2026.

The RTP Scholarship at University of Sydney provides block grants, on a calendar year basis, to several higher institutions to support both domestic and overseas students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees.

The objectives of the RTP scheme are to provide flexible funding arrangements to support the training of domestic students and overseas students undertaking Higher Degree Research at Australian universities.

The RTP Scholarship at University of Sydney is also expected to deliver graduates with the skills required to build careers in academia and other sectors of the labour market support collaboration between higher institutions and industry and other research end-users.

To be eligible for the RTP Scholarship at University of Sydney, you must;

• Be a commencing or enrolled international postgraduate research student

• Have an outstanding record of academic achievement and research potential

• Have an unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled in a master’s by research or PhD at the University of Sydney.

Note: Applicants who are undertaking their first PhD degree will be the first priority to be considered for Research Training Program Scholarships.

The RTP Scholarship at the University of Sydney covers;

• The full costs of tuition

• It will also provide a living stipend of $41,753 per year

• Relocation and thesis allowance

• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) 

To apply for the RTP Scholarship at University of Sydney, interested and qualified applicants should follow the procedures below;

• 1

  Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage

• 2

  Proceed to apply for a Masters by Research or Doctoral program at the University of Sydney

• 3

  While applying, select the check box to be considered for the RTP scholarship when submitting your postgraduate research degree application. A separate application is not required.

• 4

  RTP stipend scholarships are awarded in November, February and June. Therefore, you must submit all required documentations for your admission application to be considered in the relevant award timelines.