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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM (RTP)

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Application Deadline: 18 December, 2026

LOCATION: Australia

The Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships and equivalent university scholarships provide financial support to international postgraduate research students. This scholarship is for international students pursuing higher degree by research

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for an RTP scholarship and equivalent university scholarships, you must:

Commencing students

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’ table—these differ for domestic students and international students.

Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines.

Currently enrolled students

Be currently enrolled in a higher degree by research. 

Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines.

Application and award timeline

Scholarship Commencing research periodSubmission deadlineOutcomes Issued fromOutcomes Finalized
Research Period 1 and 2, 202711 September 202610 November 202617 December 2026
Research Period 3 and 4, 202718 December 202626 February 2027Off-Shore Applicants: 18 May 2027^ On-Shore Applicants : 30 June 2027
Research Period 1 and 2, 202810 September 202716 November 202720 December 2027
Research Period 3 and 4, 2028*Mid-December 2027Mid-Feb 2028Mid-March 2028

BENEFIT:

ScholarshipEligibility and award processBenefitsTerms and Conditions
RTP Stipend ScholarshipDomestic and international students Commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Competitively awarded$44,293 p.a. stipend (2027 rate) $42,754 p.a. stipend (2026 rate) Relocation and thesis allowanceRTP Stipend (international) (pdf, 180kb)
RTP Fee Offset International students commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Those awarded with an RTP Stipend Scholarship will automatically be awarded this scholarship.100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)RTP Fee Offset (pdf, 209kb)
University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS)International students commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Competitively awarded$44,293 p.a. stipend (2027 rate) $42,754 p.a. stipend (2026 rate) Relocation and thesis allowanceUSYDIS (pdf, 209kb)
University of Sydney Tuition Fee ScholarshipInternational students commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Those awarded with a USYDIS will automatically be awarded this scholarship.100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods.
International Tuition Fee Scholarship (pdf, 246kb)
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GRADUATE STUDENT (M.S.) – ROADSIDE POLLINATOR HABITAT RESTORATION AND NATIVE BEE ECOLOGY (AUBURN UNIVERSITY)

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Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

LOCATION: USA

The Auburn University Native Bee Lab, housed within the Auburn University Bee Center, is seeking a highly motivated M.S. student to join our research program focused on pollinator conservation and habitat restoration in the southeastern United States. The successful applicant will work on a collaborative research project funded by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to evaluate strategies for establishing and managing native wildflower habitats along roadsides to benefit native pollinators. Review of applications will begin now through September 15, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is found.

ELIGIBILITY:

Required qualifications: An undergraduate degree in Biology, Ecology, Entomology, Botany, or a related field from an accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent institution abroad is required to begin an M.S. program. The selected individual must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment.

Desired qualifications: Experience contributing to native pollinator research is ideal. Specifically, experience with plant and native bee identification is optimal. However, finding an individual who is hard-working, collaborative, organized, a team player, and has a strong passion for learning is equally important.
Application description: Complete applications must include: 1) a one-page cover letter that addresses your experiences and goals with respect to this position as well as how you meet the required and desired qualifications; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) contact information for three references; and 4) copies of all post-secondary transcripts.

Application submission: All materials should be compiled as a single PDF document and submitted to Dr. Anthony Abbate (aunativebeelab@gmail.com). Please include ‘Graduate Student Opportunity’ in the email subject line.

The selected student will be expected to assume a leadership role within the laboratory by mentoring undergraduate researchers and assisting with laboratory and field operations. Numerous opportunities exist to develop expertise in native bee taxonomy, pollination ecology, restoration ecology, experimental design, and scientific communication.

The student will also participate in the collaborative atmosphere of the Auburn University Native Bee Lab through outreach activities, guest lectures, extension programming, and interdisciplinary research projects.

Opportunities for collaboration are extensive within Auburn University’s Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, the College of Agriculture, and with state and federal agencies, including the Alabama Department of Transportation.

Start date: January 2027

Contact: Anthony Abbate aunativebeelab@gmail.com (preferred contact method)

BENEFIT:

Salary range and other benefits: Starting salary of $25,000 for M.S. program with opportunities for advancement depending on performance. The individual will be assigned a Graduate Research Assistant position that includes a full tuition waiver.

Duration: Approximately three years

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