Location: Australia
Program: Research Higher Degrees
Eligibility: Domestic and International Students
Duration: Up to 3 years
Deadline: December 31, 2026
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The Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship at CQUniversity is funded by the Australian Government and provides financial support to students undertaking a Research Higher Degree (RHD) to assist with their living costs during their studies. Up to 5 scholarships are available per year, each valued at $38,000 per annum and paid fortnightly through the university’s payroll system. There are no direct applications for RTP Scholarships prospective applicants must first discuss their interest in an RHD scholarship with their supervisory team, after which the School of Graduate Research will invite eligible candidates to complete a formal application based on the supervisory team’s recommendation. Domestic students awarded an RTP Stipend Scholarship will also automatically be offered an RTP Fees Offset Scholarship, which fully extinguishes their tuition liability for the period of the award; a separate application for the Fees Offset is not required.
CQUniversity (Central Queensland University) is a leading Australian public university with campuses across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. It is a member of the Regional Universities Network and holds TEQSA registration as an Australian University. CQUniversity is widely recognised for its commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education to students from all backgrounds, and is particularly known for its strong research programs in health, engineering, education, and the sciences.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- $38,000 per annum living allowance stipend, paid fortnightly for up to 3 years
- Domestic students will also be automatically offered an RTP Fees Offset Scholarship, which fully extinguishes tuition liability for the period of the award
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be a domestic candidate or an overseas candidate enrolled in an accredited RHD course of study at CQUniversity
- Must not be receiving income from another source to support general living costs while undertaking the course of study if that income is greater than 75% of the candidate’s RTP Stipend rate; income unrelated to the candidate’s course of study or income received for the course of study but not for the purposes of supporting general living costs is not taken into account
- Must not be receiving an equivalent award of scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset RHD tuition fees (for the RTP Fees Offset component)
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
This is a merit-based scholarship assessed using a Scholarship Assessment Scale across three categories: academic achievement and writing skills (0–20 points), quality of research project and alignment with CQUniversity research priority areas (0–15 points), and evidence of motivation, research experience, and research environment (0–15 points). Applications are reviewed following the close of each assessment round, and applicants are notified of the outcome via email.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
