The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship provides financial support for high-quality higher degree by research candidates.
Scholarships are awarded through a competitive process which considers academic merit, research experience and/or potential.
What is included in the Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship?
RTP Funds are used to support HDR candidates through scholarships such as the RTP Tuition Fee Offsets, RTP Stipends and RTP Allowances.
RTP Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship
The fee offset is used to pay for the HDR tuition fees. Candidates awarded a fee offset scholarship will not be required to pay any tuition fees for the period of support awarded. Candidates may however be required to pay UniSC Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
To be eligible for the fee offset, candidates must not be receiving an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset HDR tuition fees. Priority is given to candidates who are undertaking a HDR program for the first time.
RTP Stipend Scholarship
This scholarship provides an annual living stipend allowance commensurate with the current years UniSC Base rate. This 2025 rate is A$35,482 and is indexed annually. Stipend is awarded for 3 years with a possibility of 6 month extension in approved circumstances for Doctoral programs and 1.5 years with the possibility of 6 month extension in approved circumstances for Masters programs. Stipend payments will cease upon submission of thesis.
RTP Allowance
RTP Stipend Scholarship recipients will also have access to a combined total of A$2,000 to assist with their relocation costs associated with undertaking their HDR at UniSC.
How do I apply?
Round timings 2025
Domestic
|
Round |
Open date |
Close date |
Assessment |
Outcomes sent |
|
1 |
17 February |
21 March |
April and May |
31 May |
|
2 |
28 July |
12 September |
October & November |
1 December |
International
|
Round |
Open date |
Close date |
Assessment |
Outcomes sent |
|
1 |
1 June |
18 July |
September and October |
14 November |
Require further information?
Please see the Research Training Program Scholarship- Schedule of Conditions for further details. The Department of Education and Training has a website on the Research Training Program and has established a FAQ specifically for HDR. You can also contact the UniSC Graduate Research School with any questions.