Department of Education Destination Australia Program for Australian and Overseas Students

ANU currently conducts two annual central scholarship rounds which includes the RTP, the University Research Scholarship and a few other centrally managed scholarships.  

Eligibility

The Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017 set the basis for the conditions of award and outline the basic eligibility requirements for this scholarship. 

The ANU has established an RTP Policy & Procedure which outlines the standards, processes and conditions for this scholarship.  These documents are available from the reference document section of this page.

Selection Basis

Candidates are ranked and scholarships are awarded based on a competitive ranking process, to the top ranked candidates, subject to evidence they meet merit-based selection criteria, and subject to confirmation of a qualified supervisor, space and resources being available, in an area of research that is aligned with ANU research strategy.

Both International and Domestic students can apply for the RTP Scholarship at Deakin University to pursue Higher Degree Research (HDR) programs through Masters, and PhD. The scholarship is open to all nationals.

Benefits of the Scholarship

A stipend of $34,400 per annum tax exempt (2024 rate)

A relocation allowance from $500 to $1,500 (for single to family).

Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian university recognised master's by research or bachelor honours degree with first class or second class / division 1 honours, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.

Applicants must also meet the English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications set by the participating organisations. Each university may have slightly varied English proficiency requirements for PhD candidates.

The academic supervisors may also have their specific requirements.

Benefits

The scholarship offers a comprehensive funding package, including a living allowance of $32,192 per annum, indexed annually.

For a PhD candidate, the living allowance scholarship is for 3.5 years, and the tuition fee scholarship is for 4 years. Additionally, scholarships include up to $1,500 relocation allowance and Overseas Student Health Cover at single rate for international candidates.

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a full-time stipend of $33,826 per annum. The duration of this scholarship is for 3 years full-time with the possibility of up to two six-month extensions. Additionally, there will be no tuition fees for the duration of the PhD program.

Have first-class honours or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. social sciences, public health, urban design, epidemiology, environmental science, planning, geographic information systems)

Meet RMIT’s entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy, including minimum English language requirements for international applicants, as outlined under.

Have first-class honours or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. social sciences, public health, urban design, epidemiology, environmental science, planning, geographic information systems)

Have a strong background in quantitative research and methods, including handling large datasets

Have a sound understanding of statistics and experience using multi-level statistical software will be essential