The Australian National University (ANU) RTP Scholarship 2026 provides funding to domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree Research programs.
The Australian National University Scholarship covers full tuition costs for selected candidates and includes a stipend of $39,069 for personal expenses, thesis costs, and dependent allowance.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $39,069 Stipend
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: April 15, 2026
Scholarship Details
Each year, the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training provides funding to universities to award scholarships to domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree Research programs.
ANU conducts two annual central scholarship rounds which include the Australian National University RTP Scholarship, the University Research Scholarship, and other centrally managed scholarships.
Candidates are ranked and scholarships are awarded based on a competitive process, to top-ranked candidates who meet merit-based criteria and have a confirmed qualified supervisor, space, and research alignment with ANU’s research strategy.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Australian National University RTP Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a domestic or international student
- Apply to study a Higher Research Degree (HDR) Master’s or PhD programme
- Meet the entry requirements for the chosen programme
- Meet the English Language proficiency requirements of the University
Scholarship Benefits
The Australian Government Research Training Programme offers:
- A $39,069 annual stipend
- Three-year stipend scholarship with the possibility of:
- A six-month standard extension, and
- Another six-month extension if eligible under AGRTP Procedure Item 15 (Period of Support)
- Travel and relocation allowances for students relocating to Canberra
- Thesis allowance
- Dependent child allowance (for international students only)
- Paid medical, maternity, and parental leave
How to Apply
To apply for the Australian National University RTP Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should:
- Visit the scholarship application page
- Complete an application for a Master’s or PhD degree at the Australian National University
- Note that no separate application is required for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be automatically considered
- Ensure you select the appropriate boxes in the admissions application form indicating your interest in being considered for any available scholarships
- Complete and return the “Request for a Current ANU Student to be Considered for a HDR Scholarship” form to your Academic College
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