Application Deadline for Research Period 1 and 2, 2026: 12 September 2025
LOCATION: Australia
The Research Training Program (RTP) fee offset scholarships financially support domestic and international postgraduate research students. Those awarded with a RTP Stipend Scholarship will automatically be awarded this scholarship
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants must be international students at the time of award.
Research Training Program (RTP) Tuition Fee Offset International Scholarship (‘the Scholarship’) holders are expected to enroll in a full-time postgraduate research degree. A part-time RTP Stipend Scholarship* may be approved where the University is satisfied that there are special circumstances beyond the student’s control (for example medical conditions, financial hardship, carer’s responsibilities).
A part-time scholarship may have tax implications, and students should seek tax advice from a registered tax agent. International students will only receive approval to study part-time if it is permitted under their visa.
Applicants must apply to be considered for RTP Scholarships at the time of their application for admission to their HDR Course and must submit the required supporting material in the manner specified on the Scholarships Office website. Applicants who have already commenced their HDR candidature must apply by completing the application form available on the Scholarships Office website.
RTP Tuition Fee Offset may be provided for the duration of an approved industry placement, research internship or professional practice activity (as stated in Clause 33 of this document) if:
The recipient already holds, and remains eligible for, an RTP Stipend.
No other income is received from these activities; and
The maximum duration of the RTP Tuition Fee Offset has not been reached.
To be considered for an RTP scholarship and equivalent University scholarships, you must: Apply for admission and submit all required documentation for admission to a higher degree by research through Sydney Courses by the deadlines outlined in the Application and Award Timeline tables below, and
Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines outlined in the Application and Award Timeline tables below.
For more details, refer to the Terms and Conditions
BENEFIT:
100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
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