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Application Deadline: 31 July 2026 at 11pm

LOCATION: Australia

The iRTP is the Australian Government’s Research Training Program Scholarship scheme for international graduate research students. This scheme is administered by individual universities on behalf of the Department of Education. Applications for iRTP scholarships are made directly to participating universities.

ELIGIBILITY:

Student type: International

Area of study: All

Awards will only be available to applicants who, at the time of application:

Are a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, and not an Australian permanent resident

Intend to reside in Sydney, Australia during their candidature

Plan to undertake a Master of Research or Doctor of Philosophy in Session 1 2027 full-time

Meet the admission criteria for commencement into the Master of Research (MRes – refer to schedule 2.3) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

At the time of application meet the English language requirement for Macquarie research degree

Satisfy all the criteria for admission to Macquarie University

Will have a valid visa enabling the commencement of onshore study in Session 1 2027

Have completed their degree, if applying for a Master of Research. Applicants in the final semester of their program will not be eligible* (except for Macquarie applicants)

Have completed their degree, if applying for a Doctor of Philosophy. Applicants in the final semester of their program will not be eligible (except for Macquarie applicants and all applicants applying for MQBS)

Have confirmation of supervision from an eligible Macquarie University researcher (compulsory for FOA, FMHHS, FSE and desirable for MQBS).

Those applying for the Master of Research who are onshore in Australia and in the final semester of their program should apply for the International Road to Research Scholarship.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible prior to the deadline.

All applicants should select ‘International Research Scholarship’ as the scholarship type in their application.

BENEFIT:

Stipend value (Direct payment)

$39,700 p.a. (2026 rate)

Successful PhD iRTP applicants will receive:

A tuition fee offset for a maximum of three years

A living allowance stipend for up to three years ($39,700 per annum at the 2026 rate)

A travel concession, applied to their local transport OPAL card.

Successful PhD iMQRES applicants will receive:

A tuition fee offset for a maximum of three years

A living allowance stipend for up to three years ($39,700 per annum at the 2026 rate).

Applicants who do not meet the admission criteria for the PhD program may be:

Counter-offered entry to the MRes with provisional three-year PhD

Offered a scholarship to cover the MRes portion of the program, if ranked competitively.

APPLY

LOCATION: Africa

The Liechtenstein Renewable Energy Enterprise (REED) program provides monitored scholarships, supporting living expenses for students in renewable energy development and access programs across Africa, with a special emphasis on supporting women’s development in renewable energy.

The women in the renewable energy access scholarship program are focused on emerging female scholars and practitioners to help with additional support in thesis- and project-based early career development.

ELIGIBILITY:

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic excellence, commitment to community renewable energy access in the country as well as contribution to cultural and social diversity goals.

Scholarship awardees are required to:

Complete all mandatory courses in time

Maintain good grades and high performance standing

Submit academic progress reports each semester

Present a final report on experience, lessons and final academic results

Application Documents

Completed scholarship application – contact the university’s Admissions Office for the PDF form.

Two letters of recommendation, by university professors, supervisors and/or employers;

A Letter of Motivation of no more than four pages (up to 1,600 words) to explain your academic and professional goals and illustrate how these relate to future career plans in renewable energy access. The letter must describe:

your background;

why the scholarship is important to you;

goals and academic and/or career plans;

why the master course was chosen; and

wider community and societal implications of renewable energy based engineering programs in providing sustainable energy access for all.

Establishment of financial need – As many of the following as possible:

Certified copy of your most recent tax return or pay slip

Certified copy of your bank statements for the past six months

Certified copy of your parents’ most recent tax return if you are not employed

Other forms of documentation (corroboration by local administration etc.)

Method of Application

To apply, you must meet the admission requirements of participating university and its relevant masters program, and submit the admission application form plus the required material stipulated below.

Mekelle University

Moi University

University of Port Harcourt

Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences

Strathmore University

National University of Lesotho

Gulu University

University of Sierra Leone

BENEFIT:

Successful candidates will be awarded support for living expenses in order to help complete the program within the standard MSc program period.