Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship 2021-22

Research Scholarship in Art and Humanities , in Business and Law , in Education and Languages , in Engineering , in Natural Science , in Other , in Social Science
  • Australia, Australia
  • Apply Before : August 31, 2021

Opportunity Details

  • Opportunity ID 149843
  • Degree MasterPH.DResearch
  • Language Requirement TOEFLIELTS
  • Fields of study Different
  • Opportunity Type : Partially Funded
  • Duration 3 years
  • Gender MaleFemale
  • Language of Instruction English
  • Application Fee Required No
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Opportunity Description

Overview

Application is now open for the Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship 2021-22 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 pursuing higher degree research (HDR) programs. Details

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

Scholarship round Admission application deadline Scholarship commencement date
2021 Round 2  Domestic and International

(currently residing in Australia)*  

Closing 15 April 2021 (closed) Up to 31 August 2021
2022 Round 1 International Closing 31 August 2021 1 Jan 2022 –  31 March 2022
2022 Round 1 Australian Closing 31 October 2021 1 Jan 2022 – 31 March 2022
2022 Round 2 International and Australian Closing 15 April 2022 Up to 31 August 2022

Country: Australia

Level: Postgraduate (research)

Fields of study: Different

Benefits

The whole scholarship value is $28,597 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.

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Selection procedure

The scholarship awarding process is a highly competitive ranking process, so candidates will be chosen subject to evidence they 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 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 a contact with a potential supervisor before starting their program, application to discuss research topics and relevant matters.

Read the FAQs here.

Please visit the official link for more information.

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