Australian Government Department of Education · Australia
Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships
Australian Government research funding administered by universities for domestic and international higher-degree-by-research students.
Course-specific Course-specific
DestinationAustralia
Degree levelMaster's, PhD
FundingFully Funded, Research Funding
DeadlineCourse-specific
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality International applicants may receive RTP support through participating institutions
Minimum qualification Admission eligibility for a research master's or doctorate
Minimum grade Not universally specified; competitive academic merit expected
Prerequisite background Honours/research-equivalent preparation required by host university HDR programme
Eligible fields of study Research fields offered by participating Australian universities
Work experience Not generally required
Age limit No federal general age limit
English / language Host university HDR English requirements
Admission required first Yes
Nomination required Conditional
Application fee Scholarship application normally free; host admission fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition RTP fees offset where awarded
Stipend RTP stipend at university/government published rate
Travel support RTP allowances may cover relocation/research costs depending university
Insurance University-specific
Other benefits Administered by universities; application rounds differ
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Course-specific
No national applicant deadline; each university runs its own RTP scholarship round.
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Scholarship requirements, funding, deadlines and eligibility can change. Always confirm the final application conditions on the official scholarship or university website before submitting.