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Country of study
Australia · Sydney
Target level
Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Paid
Tuition and insurance
Allowance
A$44,293 a year

Dates

Applications close
11 September 2026Research Period 1 and 2, 2027
Other deadlines
  • 18 December 2026Research Period 3 and 4, 2027
  • 10 September 2027Research Period 1 and 2, 2028
Results announced
Outcomes issued from 10 November 2026; outcomes finalised 17 December 2026.
Studies start
Research Period 1 and 2, 2027

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Apply for admission and submit all required documentation for admission to a higher degree by research through Sydney Courses.
    With whom
    You (applicant)
    By when
    By the submission deadline given in the 'Application and award timeline' table
    Documents to provide
    • All required documentation for admission
  2. Step 2: Submit the RTP scholarship application form.
    With whom
    You (applicant)
    By when
    By the submission deadline

Where to apply

University of Sydney (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)

Edition 2027 · Verified on 31 October 2026