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Australian Government RTP Scholarship 2026 at Flinders University (Fully Funded)
Australia • MSc (Research), PhD
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
Funding
FULLY FUNDED
University
Flinders University
Degree
MSc (Research), PhD
Overview
The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship 2026 at Flinders University is a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue a Higher Degree by Research in Australia.
This scholarship covers tuition fees, provides a generous living stipend, and includes health insurance. It is designed for highly qualified students with strong academic and research backgrounds.
Due to its competitive nature, only a limited number of awards are offered each year.
Eligibility
- Applicants must:
- Be international students (excluding Australia and New Zealand citizens)
- Meet admission requirements for a research degree
- Apply for a Master’s by Research or PhD
- Meet English language requirements
- Have strong academic and research background
- Intend to study full-time in Australia for the first time
Eligible Countries
- All countries (except Australia and New Zealand)
Benefits
- Full tuition fee coverage (up to 4 years)
- Annual stipend of $36,061 (tax-free)
- Overseas Health Cover (OSHC)
- Relocation allowance (up to $1,485)
- Research-focused academic environment
Requirements
- Applicants need to provide:
- Academic transcripts
- Research proposal (~500 words)
- Updated CV
- Two academic referee reports
- Supervisor agreement (mandatory)
- Up to 5 research publications
How to Apply for Australian Government RTP Scholarship 2026 at Flinders University
- Apply for admission to a Higher Degree by Research at Flinders University
- Obtain a supervisor agreement before applying
- Apply for the RTP Scholarship separately through the university portal
- Submit all required documents before the deadline
📌 Important Notes
- Only about 5 scholarships are awarded yearly
- Applicants without publications are unlikely to be competitive
- Publications must be recent (within 5 years)
- English test results must remain valid until March 2027
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