ANU Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026 at Australian National University is a prestigious fully funded opportunity for both domestic and international students pursuing postgraduate research degrees. Funded by the Australian Government, this scholarship supports high-achieving candidates undertaking Higher Degree Research (HDR) programs such as PhD and research-based master’s degrees.

With a generous annual stipend and additional benefits, the RTP scholarship is one of the most competitive research funding options in Australia.

Scholarship Overview

Host University: Australian National University

Funded By: Australian Government

Scholarship Type: Fully Funded (Stipend-Based)

Degree Level: Postgraduate Research (PhD, Research Master’s)

Eligible Applicants: Domestic & International Students

Stipend Value: AUD $39,069 per year (2026 rate)

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

Payment Mode: Fortnightly

Degree Level

The RTP Stipend Scholarship is available for:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master’s by Research (MPhil or equivalent HDR programs)

Available Subjects

Students can apply for any research field offered at ANU, provided:

The research aligns with ANU’s strategic priorities
A qualified supervisor is available
Necessary facilities and resources are accessible

Benefits

Recipients will receive:

AUD $39,069 annual stipend (tax-free, subject to conditions)
Financial support for living expenses
Payments made fortnightly
Funding for up to 3.5 years
6 month extension (if required)
Opportunity to study at a globally ranked research university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationalities
Includes both domestic and international students
Current ANU research students may also apply (if eligible)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Meet the Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017
Apply for or be enrolled in a Higher Degree Research (HDR) program
Meet ANU’s academic admission requirements
Demonstrate strong academic merit and research potential
Secure a qualified research supervisor
Ensure research aligns with ANU’s priorities

Application Procedure

Follow these steps to apply:

Apply for admission to a Higher Degree Research (HDR) program at ANU
During your application, select RTP scholarship as your funding preference
No separate application is required for most applicants
Current ANU students must submit a separate request form
Ensure all required documents (academic transcripts, research proposal, etc.) are submitted

Selection Criteria

Selection is highly competitive
Based on academic excellence and research potential
Candidates are ranked on a merit-based system
Final selection depends on:
- Supervisor availability
- Research alignment
- Institutional resources