University of Sydney Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship, international round
The University of Sydney, administering Australian Government RTP funding
Who can apply: Open to commencing or enrolled international higher degree by research students with an outstanding academic record and previous research experience. Awarded competitively. Preference may be given to applicants intending to enrol, or already enrolled, in a PhD who have not previously held an Australian Government or… What is funded: A stipend of AUD 42,754 a year at the 2026 rate, plus relocation and thesis allowances. Successful RTP Stipend holders are automatically awarded the RTP Fee Offset, which covers 100 per cent of tuition for up to 14 research periods plus overseas student health cover. The University of Sydney International Stipend… Deadline: 11 September 2026. The funder does not state a timezone for this deadline, so check the official page for the exact cut-off time. Round: Commencing Research Period 1 and 2, 2027.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: The University of Sydney, administering Australian Government RTP funding, official page.
Who can apply
- Open to commencing or enrolled international higher degree by research students with an outstanding academic record and previous research experience. Awarded competitively. Preference may be given to applicants intending to enrol, or already enrolled, in a PhD who have not previously held an Australian Government or University scholarship at the same level. The student applies directly.
Stage dates
You must apply for admission through Sydney Courses AND submit the scholarship application form by this date.11 September 2026
The next round, for commencement in Research Period 3 and 4 of 2027.18 December 2026
Dates come from the funder's page for this round. When a round closes, the next round's dates replace these once the funder publishes them.