The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship 2026 is one of the most prestigious fully funded scholarships in Australia, designed for both domestic and international students pursuing Master’s by Research and PhD degrees.
Overview of RTP Scholarship 2026
Scholarship Name: Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)
Host Country: Australia
Study Level: Master’s (Research) & PhD
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Eligible Applicants: Domestic & International students
Participating Institutions: Multiple Australian universities
Scholarship Benefits
The RTP Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support:
Full tuition fee coverage
Annual living stipend (approx. AUD $39,000 – $42,754)
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Relocation allowance
Research and thesis support
Paid leave benefits
Available Fields of Study
The scholarship covers all research-based disciplines, including:
Engineering and Technology
Health and Medical Sciences
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Business and Economics
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for RTP 2026, applicants must:
Be a domestic or international student
Apply for a Master’s by Research or PhD program
Have strong academic results (First Class or equivalent)
Show research potential or experience
Meet English language requirements
Duration of the Scholarship
Master’s by Research: Up to 2 years
PhD: 3 to 4 years
Participating Universities
Top universities offering RTP include:
Australian National University
University of Melbourne
University of Sydney
Monash University
University of Queensland
Each university manages its own application process.
Application Process
Choose a university and research program
Apply for admission
Apply for the RTP scholarship (or be automatically considered)
Submit required documents:
Academic transcripts
Research proposal
CV
Recommendation letters