Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship at Australian National University – 2025
Each year, the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training provides funding to Universities to award scholarships to International students undertaking Higher Degree Research programs under the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP). Note the duration of this scholarship has been updated from 3 years to 3.5 years following the VC’s announcement relating to scholarship changes in effect from 1.10.2022. Candidates now no longer have to apply to extend this scholarship from 3 years to 3.5 years.
Scholarship Closing Date
15/04/2025
Student Type
- Domestic and International students
Level of Study
- postgraduate
Study Area
- Any/All fields of study
Scholarship Value
Tuition fees for three years with the possibility of six month standard extension and another six month extension if the reason for request falls within the additional eligibility criteria under Item 42-49. Period of Support, of the RTP Procedure.
Host Country
Australia
Host Institution
Australian National University
Scholarship Eligibility
- Candidates are ranked and scholarships are awarded based on a competitive ranking process, to the top ranked candidates, subject to evidence they meet merit-based selection criteria, and subject to confirmation of a qualified supervisor, space and resources being available, in an area of research that is aligned with ANU research strategy.
- No application is required specifically for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered.
- In order to be considered in the main round of scholarships, students are required to have applied for admission by 15 April in the year of commencing their HDR Program or 31 August in the year prior to commencing their HDR program.
- Applications must be complete at the time of submission, including all supporting documentation and referee reports, in order to be considered in the scholarship ranking process.