Competitive round scholarship
The 2026 Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship Semester 2 round to be opened soon. Successful applicants will commence their Higher Degree by Research at CDU on 31 August 2026 (Semester 2).
Scholarship Ranking Guidelines
All Scholarships are considered and awarded through a competitive process.
Please visit RTP Scholarship Ranking Guidelines before applying.
RTP scholarship for international students application date -TBC
** Applicants must have a CDU supervisor to apply
Stipend Information
Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarships are awarded to students of exceptional research potential to undertake an HDR at an Australian university and are not automatically granted to all students. The scholarships are provided to assist with general living costs.
- AU$35,489 (2026 rate) per annum tax-free for full-time students, paid in fortnightly instalments.
- AU$17,744.50 (2026 rate) per annum, taxable, for part-time students, paid in fortnightly instalments.
Three years full-time for a doctoral degree and two years for research Master's degree.
You must be enrolled in an accredited HDR course of study at an Australian Higher Education Provider (HEP) and demonstrate exceptional research potential to undertake an HDR.
Additional benefits include:
- paid sick leave
- maternity leave
- relocation allowance. The relocation allowance for RTP stipend recipients is up to $2,000 for domestic students and $2,500 for international students. Conditions apply.
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