The Australian Government is offering fully funded study opportunities for international students through the Charles Darwin University RTP Scholarship 2026 in Australia.
The Charles Darwin University RTP Scholarship provides full tuition coverage alongside an annual stipend of AU$35,489 for successful applicants pursuing a Master’s by Research or PhD degree. The funding is available for up to three years for doctoral students and two years for research Master’s students.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $35,489 Stipends/Yr
- IELTS Requirement: No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Not Specified
Scholarship Details
The Charles Darwin University (CDU) Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship is currently open to both domestic and international students interested in pursuing Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs in Australia.
The scholarship is designed to support outstanding research students by providing financial assistance and access to a supportive academic environment at Charles Darwin University. Through this program, students pursuing Master’s by Research or Doctoral degrees can further develop their research potential at one of Australia’s recognized institutions.
All RTP Scholarships are awarded through a competitive selection process based on academic merit and research capability. Interested applicants are advised to carefully review the scholarship requirements and application procedures before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Charles Darwin University RTP Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be enrolled in an accredited Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program at an Australian Higher Education Provider
- Demonstrate exceptional research potential for undertaking higher degree research studies
- Not receive income from another source that exceeds 75% of the RTP stipend rate for living expenses during the study period
- Meet any additional admission requirements set by Charles Darwin University
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the Charles Darwin University RTP Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Annual stipend of AU$35,489 tax-free for full-time students
- AU$17,744.50 per year for eligible part-time students
- Fortnightly stipend payments
- Funding support for:
- Three years full-time for PhD students
- Two years full-time for Research Master’s students
- Additional benefits including:
- Paid sick leave
- Maternity leave
- Relocation allowance
- Up to AU$2,000 for domestic students
- Up to AU$2,500 for international students
How to Apply
To apply for the Charles Darwin University RTP Scholarship:
- Visit the official scholarship application webpage
- Apply for a Master’s by Research or Doctoral program at Charles Darwin University
- Use the APPLY button on the scholarship information page to submit your scholarship application
- Ensure all required academic and supporting documents are submitted
- Wait for invitation consideration, as RTP Scholarships are awarded by invitation only
- Kindly wait for feedback from the university
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