Tips For Pakistani Students Applying For Australian Scholarship Program 2023-2024

The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships, formerly known as Australian Government Research Training Scheme (RTPS), are prestigious scholarships offered to both domestic and international students undertaking research-based higher degrees, such as a Master's by Research or a Doctoral degree (Ph.D.), at Australian universities. 

Important Instructions Before Applying For Australian Research Training Scholarship

Here are some important instructions for Pakistani students applying for Australian Government Research Training Scholarships:

• All candidates have to submit their Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship application online.

• First of all, candidates have to make an informal agreement with an academic staff member to supervise them if successful. Candidates can contact the selected member by sending them an email with the relevant information of their research interest.

• Application of the candidates without any supervisor will be rejected.

• Then candidates have to gather their 5 publications with completed cover sheets. If any candidate have more than 5 publications he must submit his top 5. The selection criteria is highly competitive that’s why candidates with total 5 publications are more likely to get accepted for the scholarship.

• A research proposal of approximately 500 words that outlines the problem, hypothesis, or question, as well as the methodology or approach, must also be included in the application form.

• Candidates have to download the Academic Referee’s Confidential Report form and complete the “Section A” of the form and then send it to two appropriate referees who can provide the personal and professional knowledge of candidate’s academic ability.

• Referees have to complete the send the completed forms to the provided email address: rhdscholarships@flinders.edu.au before the deadline.

• All documents must be English Language and must be saved in PDF format. And name each document with your family name (surname) and the document name.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 - Can I apply for the scholarship if I don’t have an offer letter of higher degree by research from the university?

No, applicants must have an offer of any higher degree by research from the university to apply for the AGRTPS Scholarship.

2 - Are there any specific fields of study covered by the AGRTPS scholarship?

The AGRTPS scholarship is open to many research disciplines. Applicants can pursue research in their chosen field of interest.

3 - Is there an age limit to apply for the AGRTPS scholarship?

There is no specified age limit for the AGRTPS scholarship. Eligibility is primarily based on academic qualifications and research potential.

4 - Can I submit more than 5 research publication for the AGRTPS scholarship?

If a candidate have more than 5 research publications he or she must contact the flinders university supervisor and select the top 5 research publications. A candidate cannot submit more than 5 publications.

5 - Can I provide Duolingo English language scores to apply for the AGRTPS scholarship?

If a candidate doesn’t have IELTS, TOEFL or Pearson scores then he or she can provide their Duolingo English language scores. The minimum required Duolingo language score is 105 – 110 overall for all research programs.