Program Description: 

Title: 2026 Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship

Application deadline:

Important Dates

International Applicants:

• Complete Application Deadline: 1 September 2025

• RTP Scholarship Deadline: 30 September 2025

• Outcome Notification: Mid-November 2025

Domestic Applicants:

• Complete Application Deadline: 1 October 2025

• RTP Scholarship Deadline: 31 October 2025

• Outcome Notification: Mid-December 2025

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2026 Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship: Overview

The Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships are prestigious Australian Government scholarships supporting outstanding international and domestic students to pursue Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) at Charles Darwin University (CDU). The RTP Scholarship covers both living costs and tuition for exceptional research students.

2026 Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship: Eligibility

• Open to both domestic (Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, NZ citizens) and international students
• Must apply for or be admitted to a Higher Degree by Research (Master’s by Research or PhD) at CDU
• Applicants must secure a CDU supervisor before applying
• Demonstrate exceptional research potential
• Provide a complete application, including:

• 2 academic referee reports

• Proof of English proficiency

• Academic transcripts

• Confirmation email from the supervisor

• CV

• Research outputs (if applicable)

2026 Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship: Benefits

Stipend (2025 rate):

• AU$ 34,190 per year (full-time, tax-free)

• AU$ 17,095 per year (part-time, taxable)

• Duration: 3 years for PhD / 2 years for Master’s by Research

2026 Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship: Additional Benefits:

• Relocation allowance (up to $2,500 for international students, $2,000 for domestic)

• Paid sick leave & maternity leave
  ❗ Note: Income from other sources related to general living costs must not exceed 75% of the RTP stipend.

Application Process

• Secure a supervisor at CDU.
• Prepare and submit a complete application, including all supporting documents.
• Apply via CDU’s HDR admissions portal.
• Review the RTP Scholarship Ranking Guidelines for selection criteria.

Selection Criteria

• Academic excellence and research outputs

• Quality of research proposal

• Supervisor support

• Alignment with CDU’s research strengths