2026 Australian National University (ANU) Research Training Program (RTP) Postgraduate Scholarship

Location: Australia

Program: Postgraduate (PhD and Research Master’s Degrees)

Eligibility: Domestic and International Students

Duration: 3.5 years (with possible 6-month extension)

Deadline: August 31, 2026 (International) / October 31, 2026 (Domestic)

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The Australian National University (ANU) Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious fully funded scholarship program established by the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training to support exceptional domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs at one of Australia’s leading research universities. ANU, located in Canberra, Australia’s capital city, consistently ranks among the top universities globally and is renowned for its world-class research facilities, distinguished faculty, and commitment to advancing knowledge across diverse disciplines. The RTP Stipend provides comprehensive financial support enabling students to focus entirely on their research without financial constraints, covering living expenses through generous fortnightly stipend payments while pursuing doctoral or research master’s degrees in fields aligned with ANU’s research strengths. The university conducts two annual scholarship rounds with Round 1 offering the largest number of scholarships for commencements between January and March of the following year, while Round 2 provides additional opportunities for mid-year commencements between April and August.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship provides comprehensive support including:

Full Financial Coverage:

Annual living stipend of AUD $36,069 paid fortnightly
Full tuition fee waiver through RTP Fee Offset
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) reimbursement for international students
Relocation allowance of up to for students moving to Canberra
Thesis allowance to assist with printing and binding costs
Dependent child allowance for international students with children
Paid medical, maternity, and parental leave provisions
Extension of up to 6 months for eligible internships or academic delays
Access to world-class research facilities and resources
Supervision by internationally recognized researchers
Research opportunities in cutting-edge facilities
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be applying for or enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program at ANU (PhD or Research Master’s)
Meet ANU’s academic admission requirements for HDR programs

For International Students:

Hold a bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours or equivalent, OR
Hold a master’s degree with a substantial research component
Meet English language requirements (IELTS overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 80 with minimum scores in each section, or equivalent)

For Domestic Students:

Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen
Hold a bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours or equivalent, OR
Hold a master’s degree with a substantial research component

General Requirements:

Demonstrate strong academic merit with excellent academic records throughout previous studies
Have secured or be in the process of securing a qualified ANU supervisor in your proposed research area
Proposed research must be aligned with ANU’s research strategy and priorities
Availability of space and resources in your chosen research area
For current ANU HDR students: must have been enrolled for less than one year full-time equivalent

Note: Kindly check the official website for full and complete requirements.

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Selection Criteria

The Australian National University (ANU) Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship follows a highly competitive, merit-based selection process that identifies exceptional research candidates demonstrating outstanding academic performance, research potential, and alignment with ANU’s strategic research priorities.