Charles Darwin University RTP Scholarship Australia

Charles Darwin University has started accepting applications for advanced studies in collaboration with the Research Training Program (RTP) that offers full-funded Masters’ and PhD degrees to the international students. This program is sponsored by the Australian Government RTP Stipend. 

CDU is strongly interlinked with the industries, facilitating students in starting a career after completing studies. The university accepts students from diverse backgrounds and nationalities creating a safe space for the inclusivity. Full-time as well as part-time courses are available to support the students during their degrees. 

Programs Offered by CDU

Charles Darwin University is a well-known institute for the degrees in public policy, health and environmental science. 

Degree programs are being offered in various domains post-graduate and doctoral research-based studies:

Health

Environment and livelihoods

Engineering and Information Technology

Education and the arts

Social and public policy

Business and law

Disaster management

Humanities, social sciences & languages

Tropical Agriculture, Aquaculture and Biosecurity

No. of Scholarships

20+

Host Country

Benefits

Accepted applicants will receive Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarships in fortnightly installments.

• Full-time students: AU$32,192/per annum tax-free.

• Part-time students: AU$16,096/per annum, taxable.

The candidate must not be receiving any aid higher than 75% of this stipend to finance his living during the course. 

• Academic publication and other Conferences cost covered

• Relocation costs covered by scholarship up to $2,500. 

• Paid medical leaves

• Maternity leave 

CDU Requirements for the RTP Scholarship 

Check the portal to find the relevant supervisor whose work aligns with your field of study and get a Supervisor’s acceptance.  https://researchers.cdu.edu.au/en/searchAll/advanced/ or https://researchers.cdu.edu.au/en/searchAll/advanced/. 

The candidates applying for Master's program must have an undergraduate degree in the relevant field. 

For doctoral studies, candidates must have completed two years research-based Master's program. 

Candidates applying for their first doctoral degree will be given priority in stipend as compared to those who want to pursue a second doctoral degree. 

Application Procedure 

Charles Darwin university application procedure is online and there is not any application fees. Documents required at the time of application are as follows:

Supervisor's approval letter from the CDU,

Official verified Graduate degree for post-graduate application and Master’s degree for Doctoral Program,

Candidates applying for their first doctoral degree will be given priority in stipend as compared to those who want to pursue a second doctoral degree,

CV/Portfolio,

English language proficiency evidence should be submitted

• Academic IELTS (no band below 7) Or

• PTE (minimum 94 score) Or

• TOEFL (minimum 94). 

FAQs

Can I qualify for RTP Stipend if I choose a course-based degree instead of research-based program?

A higher research-based degree is required to qualify for RTP Stipend. 

Is it necessary to get approval from the CDU supervisor before online application? 

Yes, university accept candidates for research degree only if they got the relevant supervisor's approval for their studies at CDU. 

Does Charles Darwin University offer scholarships for the undergradute student? 

Commonwealth Scholarships are being given to those excellent students who wish to pursue higher studies in  Australian Universities including CDU.