Funding & benefits
AUD 35,550 / annual base 2027 stipend
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Australian Government Department of Education in Australia offers Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) to Masters By Research and PhD students. Subject areas covered include All eligible higher degree by research fields. The package covers a stipend of AUD 35,550 per annual base 2027, stipend and fee offset funding and full or partial tuition cover. Applicants need must be admitted to or enrolled in an eligible research Master or Doctoral programme and must meet the host university’s HDR admission language requirements. The provider does not publish a deadline for this round; confirm the date on its own page. Apply for RTP consideration through the Australian university where the higher degree by research will be undertaken and admission to the programme comes first.
Depending on the award tier or route, verified benefits include AUD 35,550 / annual base 2027 stipend. The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Must be admitted to or enrolled in an eligible research Master or Doctoral programme.
- Must meet the host university’s HDR admission language requirements.
Should you apply?
This is a Master's/PhD / Doctoral-level opportunity working in All study areas.
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Master's or PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Prior degree / academic background: Must be admitted to or enrolled in an eligible research Master or Doctoral programme..
- English-language requirement: Must meet the host university’s HDR admission language requirements..
- Study destination: Australia.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Complete the university or programme admission step first.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) pay?
It pays a stipend of AUD 35,550 / annual base 2027.
What level of study is it for?
It is for Master's or PhD / Doctoral level applicants at Australian Government Department of Education in Australia.
Is an English test required?
Must meet the host university’s HDR admission language requirements.
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with Australian Government Department of Education before preparing an application.
How do I apply?
Apply for RTP consideration through the Australian university where the higher degree by research will be undertaken.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from Australian Government Department of Education's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 17 Aug 2026 · Verified Aug 17, 2026
About Australian Government Department of Education
Australian Government Department of Education is based in Australia and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.
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