Applications are open for Research Training Program International (RTPI) Scholarship at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney to fund your Master’s or PhD research degree. It is funded by the Australian Government and UNSW supporting international students with comprehensive financial assistance. Check out MS scholarships and PhD scholarships
Degree Level
- Master by Research
- Master of Philosophy
- PhD
Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition Fees
- Living Allowance (stipend of AUD 38,438 per year)
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
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Duration
- Up to 3.5 years for PhD students.
- Up to 2 years for Master by Research or Master of Philosophy students.
Eligible Faculties
- Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture
- Faculty of Business
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Law & Justice
- Faculty of Medicine & Health
- Faculty of Science
- UNSW Canberra at ADFA
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Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an international student (not an Australian citizen or permanent resident) at the time of application.
- You must have applied for or be enrolled in a full-time Master by Research, Master of Philosophy, or PhD program at UNSW Sydney.
- You must provide evidence of meeting UNSW’s minimum English language requirements (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent). Ensure your testing authority allows UNSW to verify your results.
- All international applicants must complete a Financial Declaration Form and, if required, provide evidence of your ability to cover any additional living costs or fees.
Check also: A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS)
How to Apply?
Applying for the RTPI Scholarship is straightforward and integrated with your UNSW admission process. Follow these steps:
- Determine Your Eligibility: Visit Higher Degree Research and click on the link for your preferred program to view the eligibility criteria
- Find a Supervisor: Search for supervisors and research projects in your area.
- Prepare Your Documents: Gather your academic transcripts, English test results, research proposal, CV, and any other required supporting documents.
- Apply for Admission: Submit your application for a Higher Degree Research program through the https://applyonline.unsw.edu.au/login.
- Apply for the Scholarship: During your admission application, indicate that you wish to be considered for a UNSW scholarship and select your preferred scholarship application round. No separate scholarship application is required—you’ll automatically be considered for all eligible scholarships, including the RTPI.
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Application Deadlines
UNSW offers three scholarship rounds each year. For the 2025–2026 intake, the key deadline for Term 2 is:
- 5 September 2025: For commencement in Term 2, 2025.
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Might be helpful
For instructional videos on how to complete and submit your higher degree research application, please click on the following links:
Check also: University of Melbourne Graduate Scholarships
Sources: Information compiled from UNSW Sydney’s official scholarship pages and faculty information.