Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (International) 2025: Overview:

The Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTPS) is a prestigious and highly competitive scholarship designed to support outstanding international students pursuing a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at Flinders University. Funded by the Australian Government, this scholarship provides a living stipend, tuition fee offset, and health coverage to help talented researchers advance their academic careers in Australia.

Opening Date: 23 May 2025

Closing Date: 18 August 2025

Scholarship Value: AUD $35,010 per year (2025 rate)

Scholarship Duration: Up to 3.5 years

Payment Term: Paid fortnightly

Student Type: International students

Level of Study: Higher Degree by Research (PhD)

Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (International) 2025: Key Features:

• Fully funded scholarship for international PhD students

• Covers living costs, tuition fees, and Overseas Health Cover

• Limited to 6 awards per year — highly competitive

• Ideal for students with a strong research background and publications

Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (International) 2025: Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand

• Must not hold Australian or New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship

• Must commence full-time HDR study in 2025 at Flinders University

• Must enrol in a research-concentrated field at the university

• Must meet all academic and English language proficiency requirements

• Prior HDR study may be acceptable under specific conditions

Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (International) 2025: Benefits:

• AUD $35,010/year tax-free stipend (2025 full-time rate)

• Tuition fee offset for up to 4 years

• Establishment allowance of up to AUD $1,485 for relocation to Adelaide (receipts required)

Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (International) 2025: Selection Criteria:

• Based on academic merit, research potential, and publication record

• Ranked using Flinders University’s scholarship assessment guidelines

• Preference given to first-time HDR candidates