Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship 2024

Each year the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training provides funding to Universities to award scholarships to domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree Research programs. 

ANU currently conducts two annual central scholarship rounds which includes the AGRTP, the University Research Scholarship and a few other centrally managed scholarships.  

• Table of Content
• About Australian Government
• Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship
• Requirements for Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Australian Government

Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship

• Stipend scholarship for three and half years, with the possibility of an extension for the following reasons:
  • All internships that are longer than 60 days Full-time equivalent (FTE) and that are not with a Higher Education Provider (HEP) or international equivalent are eligible for up to 6 months of scholarship extension up to the maximum duration of support.
  • All other internship types are eligible for 3 months extension up to the maximum duration of support on the grounds of academic delay. Research visits and internships with an HEP (or international equivalent) are excluded.
• Travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program.
  • Thesis allowance
  • Dependant child allowance (International students only).
  • Paid medical, maternity and parental leave (See sections 51-68 of the Research Training Program Scholarships procedure).
  • Suspension of Scholarship (See sections 43-48 of the Research Training Program Scholarships procedure).

Requirements for Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship Qualification

Selection process

Candidates are ranked and scholarships are awarded based on a competitive ranking process, to the top ranked candidates, subject to evidence they meet merit-based selection criteria, and subject to confirmation of a qualified supervisor, space and resources being available, in an area of research that is aligned with ANU research strategy.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Commencing students:  No application is required specifically for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered. Note to ensure you are considered please ensure you select the appropriate boxes in the admissions application form to note that you are interested in being considered for any available scholarships. 

Continuing students:  Please complete and return the "Request for a Current ANU Student to be Considered for a HDR Scholarship" form to your Academic College.

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