RTP Stipends 2025-26 for International Students at Murdoch University | Study in Australia

If you're an international student planning to pursue a Master's by Research or a PhD in Australia, you should look at Murdoch University’s RTP Stipend. It’s a solid option for getting financial help while you study. This scholarship can cover your living costs, letting you focus on your research instead of stressing over tuition fees.

What’s the RTP Stipend?

 It’s a support program from the Australian Government for international students pursuing research degrees in Australia. If you’re at Murdoch University, this stipend gives you a tax-free yearly allowance of AUD 37,000 while you work on your research degree—up to three years for a PhD and two years for a Master's by Research. Plus, if you get it, you won’t have to pay tuition fees.

Program Overview

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the RTP Stipend at Murdoch University, you need to:

• Be an international student (not an Aussie or Kiwi citizen).

• Sign up for a Master's by Research or a PhD program.
• Check that you meet the academic and English language requirements.
• If required for your area of study, submit a research proposal.

Benefits of the RTP Stipend

• You’ll receive a tax-free living allowance of $37,000 a year to help with your expenses.
• Tuition fee waiver: International students don’t have to pay tuition. 
• Duration: Up to three years for a PhD and two years for a Master's by Research. 
• Financial help: This support makes it easier for students to concentrate on their studies. 
• Annual adjustment: The stipend is updated each year to match inflation. 
• These benefits make the RTP Stipend a great choice for international students studying research degrees at Murdoch University.

Application Deadline

The last date of application submission is 30th September, 2025.

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