Overview

Application is now open for the Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026-2027 at the Australian National University (ANU). Each year, the Commonwealth Department of Education & Training grants funding to Australian universities to award scholarships to domestic and international students to pursue higher degree research (HDR) programs at ANU, Australia.

Details

Application deadlines: ANU conducts two annual central scholarship rounds according to which you can apply. See the table below on deadlines.

Country: Australia

Level: Postgraduate (research)

Fields of study: Different

Benefits

The whole scholarship value is $38,154 per annum, which covers:

• Travel and removal stipends for students repositioning to Canberra to start their research program.
• Thesis allowance
• Dependent child allowance (International students only).
• Paid medical, maternity, and parental leave

Eligibilities

• International students meeting the conditions of the award and basic eligibility requirements outlined in the Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (research) are eligible.
• Students should have a strong academic excellence and research potential to be eligible for the Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend scholarship funded by the government of Australia.
• In addition to the above, applicants must meet academic requirements for eligibility for an HDR program.
• Candidates should also meet English language requirements to be able to study at an Australian university.

Selection procedure

The scholarship awarding process is a highly competitive ranking process, so candidates will be chosen based on evidence of merit-based selection criteria, and subject to endorsement by a qualified supervisor, space and resources being available, in a research area that is in alignment with ANU’s research strategy.

How to apply?

Applicants should choose a research degree program, complete their admission application for an HDR program, and select this scholarship on the admission application form.

There is no separate application for applying to this scholarship, as all eligible students will be considered.

But, those students currently studying at the university should fill in and return the “Request for a Current ANU Student to be considered for an HDR Scholarship” to their academic college.

Note: Applicants are highly encouraged to make contact with a potential supervisor before starting their program and application to discuss research topics and relevant matters.

Read the FAQs here.

Please visit the official link of Astralian government research training program at Australia National University for more information.

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