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About Research Training Program international (RTPi) Scholarships

Research Training Program international (RTPi) Scholarships are funded by the Australian Government and awarded to international students on the basis of academic merit and research potential.  These scholarships include a stipend (living allowance) and a fee offset for a limited time.

• School: University of South Australia

Benefits of Research Training Program international (RTPi) Scholarships

Value

The total stipend is at least $32,500 per annum (2023 stipend rate) paid fortnightly over a maximum of 3 years for PhD students and over a maximum 2 years for Master of Research students.  The total fee-waiver is for a maximum of 3 years for PhD students and over a maximum 2 years for Master of Research students.  This scholarship includes Overseas Student Health Cover (Singles Cover) with UniSA's preferred provider BUPA where the successful applicant requires a student visa.  A thesis allowance is available.  Please read your offer carefully to ensure that it is right for you.
 

 

Research Training Program international (RTPi) Scholarships Requirements

Conditions

Applicants must read the Scholarship Benefits and Conditions (PDF file, 408 kb) before accepting an offer from them. These conditions apply to all international students who accept an offer from them.  You can also view our Research Degrees and Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships policy.

In addition to meeting UniSA’s eligibility criteria, applicants must be:

• Commencing international research degree students
• High quality with demonstrated research capability, as assessed by UniSA
• Be supported by a strong supervisory panel(with end-user adviser on the supervisory panel, where appropriate), and be enrolled in a research-rich environment
• In receipt of (or been awarded) a fully externally funded stipend scholarship, or in receipt of a living stipend supported by external funding*.

*Note: the living stipend needs to be in the form of an externally funded scholarship administered through the University or in agreement with an industry partner, sponsorship body or organisation.

Application Date and Process

Applications are made online via a project that has an assigned scholarship. View their step by step guide on how to apply.

Enquiries

Your question might be answered on the RTP FAQs website.

If not, please contact us.

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