Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship at CQUniversity, Australia

Applications are now open for the Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship at CQUniversity in Australia. This merit-based scholarship, funded by the Australian Government, supports students pursuing a Research Higher Degree (such as a Master’s by Research or PhD) by providing a generous living stipend to help cover everyday costs while focusing on research.

It is open to both domestic and international students enrolled (or intending to enroll) in accredited research programs at CQUniversity. The scholarship offers a substantial $38,000 AUD per annum (tax-free stipend), making it a fully funded opportunity for living expenses (with domestic students also typically receiving full tuition fee coverage via an RTP Fees Offset). There is no application fee mentioned for this scholarship process. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Research Master’s or PhD
• Host Country: Australia
• Host University: CQUniversity (CQU)
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Application Fee: None
• Open to All Nationalities
• Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Living stipend: $38,000 AUD per year (tax-free, paid fortnightly)
• Duration: Up to 3 years of regular payments
• Domestic students: Full tuition fee offset (no tuition costs)
• International students: $38,000/year stipend to help cover living expenses
• Overall support: Reliable income for accommodation, food, transport, and daily costs

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Be a domestic or international candidate
• Be enrolled (or applying to enroll) in an accredited Research Higher Degree (RHD) course at CQUniversity
• Not receive other income for general living costs that exceeds 75% of the RTP stipend rate (unrelated income or course-specific non-living support is excluded)
• For any associated RTP Fees Offset, not hold another equivalent Commonwealth scholarship that offsets tuition fees

Selection is merit-based, scored on:

• Academic achievement and writing skills (0–20 points)
• Quality of the research project and alignment with CQUniversity research priority areas (0–15 points)
• Evidence of motivation, research experience, and research environment (0–15 points)

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Programs Available:

• Education
• Health and Medical Sciences
• Engineering and Technology
• Business and Management
• Environmental and Agricultural Sciences
• Creative Arts and Design
• Information Technology and Digital Innovation
• Social Sciences and Humanities
• Applied Research in Regional and Community Development

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How to Apply:

There are no direct applications for this scholarship.

Follow these steps:

• Identify and contact potential supervisors at CQUniversity whose research aligns with your interests (discuss your proposed project and interest in RTP support)
• If your supervisory team recommends you, the School of Graduate Research will invite you to submit a formal application
• Prepare and submit required documents (including a written submission, research proposal, academic transcripts, CV, references, etc.) when invited
• Applications are assessed in rounds throughout the year; you’ll be notified by email of outcomes

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