Curtin University RTP Scholarships for Postgraduate Research Students – Apply Now!

The Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships at Curtin University provide funding for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students, supporting both domestic and international applicants.

It covers tuition fees and provide a stipend for living expenses. It’s open to both current and prospective students pursuing specific research degrees offered by Curtin University. Find more MS and PhD positions.

Application Deadline

• RTP Deadline: 18th August 2025
• Admission Deadline: 31st October 2025

Eligible Research Degrees

• Master of Philosophy
• Master of Research
• Doctor of Business Administration
• Doctor of Education
• Doctor of Philosophy

Curtin’s Research Areas

Your research proposal must align with Curtin’s current areas of research to be eligible for an RTP Scholarship. These include:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge
• Agriculture and Environment
• Biomedical and Clinical Science
• Business, Society, and Community
• Chemical Science
• Defence
• Digital Transformation
• Energy Transition
• Health Data to Knowledge
• Healthy Communities
• Resources, Mining, and Minerals
• Space
• Structural Engineering and Monitoring
• Sustainable Development

Check also: Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarships (RTP/DUPR) 

Eligibility Criteria

• Be a domestic or international student.
• Have an Invitation to Apply from a registered Curtin supervisor.
• Meet Curtin’s academic and English language requirements.
• Align your research with Curtin’s focus areas listed above.

For Current Curtin HDR Students:

• Must not currently receive an HDR base stipend.
• Must have confirmed support from your principal supervisor.
• Must maintain Good Standing academic status.
• Must not have exceeded 18 months of full-time equivalent enrolment by 1 July.

Check full eligibility details on the Curtin RTP Scholarship page.

Check also: A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS)

Benefits

• Cover tuition fees.
• Montly stipend
• Relocation allowance

Also check: University of London Scholarships and Bursaries 2025-2026

Application Process and Timeline

Follow these steps to apply for an RTP Scholarship:

1. Review areas of research (View full range of HDR courses)
2. Choose a research degree
3. Find a research supervisor (Ensure you have a proposed research topic in mind, and a current CV ready; prior to contacting a potential research supervisor via the Expression of Interest form. If you are unsure or are yet to find an appropriate supervisor, we recommend you contact the proposed enrolling school for advice.
4. Write a research proposal
5. Apply (Select “Apply now” and follow the steps).