Applications are now open for the 2026 Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship at Charles Darwin University (CDU), a prestigious opportunity for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy or Master by Research. This fully funded scholarship supports research in fields such as Health, Environment and Livelihoods, Engineering and IT, Education and the Arts, Social and Public Policy, Business and Law, Disaster Management, Humanities, Social Sciences & Languages, and Tropical Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Biosecurity.
Open to both domestic (Australian citizens, permanent residents, or New Zealand citizens) and international students, the scholarship offers a tax-free stipend of AU$34,190 per annum, tuition fee offsets, and allowances for relocation, sick leave, and maternity leave. Deadlines are 30 September 2025 for international applicants and 31 October 2025 for domestic applicants, with no application fee required. A confirmed CDU supervisor is mandatory to apply. Check more BS, MS and PhD positions.
Key Details
- Degree Level: Doctor of Philosophy or Master by Research.
- Fields: Health, Environment and Livelihoods, Engineering and IT, Education and the Arts, Social and Public Policy, Business and Law, Disaster Management, Humanities, Social Sciences & Languages, Tropical Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Biosecurity.
- Funding: Fully funded, covers stipend: AU$34,190/year, tuition fee and allowances for relocation, sick leave, and maternity leave
- Duration: Up to 3 years (Doctoral), 2 years (Master’s).
- Deadlines:
- International: 30 September 2025.
- Domestic: 31 October 2025.
- Application Fee: None.
Interested in More BS, MS and PhD Positions? Follow links below
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the CDU RTP Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a domestic or international student.
- Meet CDU’s academic and English language entry requirements.
- Be enrolled in an accredited HDR course (Doctor of Philosophy or Master by Research) at CDU.
- Be in the first year of HDR candidature or have an offer for CDU HDR admission in 2026.
- Not receiving income from another source.
- Have a confirmed CDU supervisor (find one at CDU’s Find a Supervisor page).
- Check other RTP scholarships:
- Australian Government RTP Scholarships at University of New England
- Research Training Program International (RTPI) Scholarship at UNSW Sydney
- Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarships (RTP/DUPR)
Fields
- Health
- Environment and livelihoods
- Engineering and Information Technology
- Education and the arts
- Social and public policy
- Business and law
- Disaster management
- Humanities, social sciences & languages
- Tropical Agriculture, Aquaculture and Biosecurity
Also check: Biozentrum PhD Fellowships
How to Apply
- Find a Supervisor: Contact a CDU supervisor aligned with your research interests via the CDU Researchers Portal. Use one or two keywords to narrow your search.
- Prepare Your Application:
- Academic transcripts (officially translated into English).
- Two academic referee reports.
- English proficiency results (if applicable).
- Supervisor confirmation email.
- CV detailing research experience.
- Research outputs (up to four, with evidence of quality and impact).
- Submit Application: Apply directly through CDU’s application portal by the relevant deadline.
Check this: The Vice-Chancellor’s PhD Scholarships at University of West London
Ranking Criteria
Applications are evaluated based on the following categories:
- Qualifications and Academic Performance (4 points)
- Research Publications and Outputs (4 points)
- Research Experience/Portfolio (2 points)
