location: formula is applied to each research doctorate student…
host: Australian Government (administered by participating universities)
source-url: https://www.education.gov.au/research-block-grants/research-training-program
apply-url: https://www.education.gov.au/research-block-grants
The Research Training Program (RTP) is a scholarship program administered by the Australian Government, providing funding to support research training for domestic and overseas students. With $2.37 billion allocated in 2026, the program aims to support the training of students undertaking research doctorate and research masters degrees. The RTP offers scholarships for a period of 3 to 4 years for students studying research doctorates
Overview
The Research Training Program (RTP) is part of the Research Block Grants (RBG) program, which provides funding to eligible Australian higher education providers (HEPs) to support research and research training.
- The RTP provides funding to support the training of domestic and overseas students undertaking research doctorate and research masters degrees.
- RTP scholarships can be offered for a period of 3 to 4 years for students studying research doctorates, and for up to 2 years for students studying research masters degrees.
- The RTP offers scholarships in the form of a tuition fee offset, a stipend to assist with general living costs, and/or allowances related to the ancillary costs of studying a HDR.
Eligibility
The RTP is available to domestic and overseas students undertaking research doctorate and research masters degrees at eligible Australian higher education providers (HEPs).
- Students must be enrolled in a research doctorate or research masters degree at an eligible HEP.
- Students must meet the eligibility criteria set by the HEP and the Australian Government.
Benefits
- Tuition fee offset to support the cost of tuition fees.
- Stipend to assist with general living costs.
- Allowances related to the ancillary costs of studying a HDR, such as overseas student health cover or thesis publication costs.
How to Apply
To apply for an RTP scholarship, students must submit an application to an eligible Australian higher education provider (HEP).
- Students must meet the eligibility criteria set by the HEP and the Australian Government.
- Students must submit a research proposal and other supporting documentation as required by the HEP.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of an RTP scholarship?
RTP scholarships can be offered for a period of 3 to 4 years for students studying research doctorates, and for up to 2 years for students studying research masters degrees.
What type of support does an RTP scholarship provide?
An RTP scholarship provides a tuition fee offset, a stipend to assist with general living costs, and/or allowances related to the ancillary costs of studying a HDR.
How are RTP scholarships allocated?
RTP scholarships are allocated to eligible Australian higher education providers (HEPs) based on their research performance and their ability to support students to complete higher degrees by research.
Can overseas students apply for an RTP scholarship?
Yes, overseas students can apply for an RTP scholarship to support their research training in Australia.
What is the total amount of funding allocated to the RTP in 2026?
The Australian Government has allocated $1.26 billion to the RTP in 2026 to support research training for domestic and overseas students.