Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship by the Australian Government provides funding allocated to students to assist with their living costs while undertaking a higher research degree.
❓ When is the deadline for applications?
December 30, 2025
(Applications open from January 30, 2025.)
🎓 Describe the award to me:
The Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship is a fully funded, merit-based scholarship provided by the Australian Government through Central Queensland University. It supports domestic and international students pursuing a Research Higher Degree (RHD) — Master’s by Research or PhD — by providing an annual living allowance stipend.
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📚 Which fields qualify?
All research fields that align with CQUniversity’s research priority areas are eligible. Students must apply for a research-based postgraduate program at CQU.
🏷️ The type:
- Research-based scholarship
- Fully funded (tuition + stipend)
- Postgraduate (Masters by Research and PhD)
👤 Who is eligible to apply?
You must:
- Be a domestic or international student
- Be enrolled in or applying for an accredited Research Higher Degree (RHD) at CQUniversity
- Not receiving income from another source exceeding 75% of the RTP stipend for living costs
- Do not hold another Commonwealth-funded tuition scholarship
- Meet CQU’s admission and English language proficiency requirements
🧠 How Do They Choose Applicants?
Selection is merit-based and assessed using the following scale:
- Academic achievement and writing skills (0–20 points)
- Quality of research project & alignment with CQU research priorities (0–15 points)
- Motivation, research experience & research environment (0–15 points)
🌍 Which nations are qualified?
Applicants from all countries are eligible.
📌 Where will the prize be accepted?
At Central Queensland University (CQU), Australia.
🔢 How Many Honors?
3 scholarships are available in 2025.
🎁 What Advantage Does the Award Offer?
- $36,000 per annum living allowance (tax-free stipend, paid fortnightly)
- Full tuition fee waiver (automatic for domestic students, may be offered for international students)
- Up to 3 years of funding for doctoral candidates and 2 years for master’s by research
⏳ What’s the Duration of the Award?
- Up to 3 years for PhD students
- Up to 2 years for Master’s by Research students
(Extensions may be granted under certain conditions)
📝 How do I Apply for the Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship?
- Apply for admission into a Research Higher Degree (PhD or Master’s by Research) at CQU.
- Discuss your interest in the RTP Scholarship with your supervisory team.
- Wait for invitation: If endorsed, the School of Graduate Research will invite you to complete the RTP Scholarship application.
- Submit required documents, including a written submission and academic records.
⚠️ Note: Direct applications for RTP Scholarships are not accepted.
👉 Visit the Official CQU RTP Scholarship Page
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