Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship (Research)
Eligible Degree
Research Higher Degree (RHD)
Brief Overview
The RTP Stipend Scholarships, funded by the Australian Government, support students by providing living cost assistance while they pursue a research higher degree.
Details of the Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $32,000 per annum
Length of Scholarship: Up to 3 years
Number Available: 2
Opening Date: December 31, 2023
Closing Date: December 30, 2024
Funding Type: Research
Administered by: CQUniversity
Eligibility Requirements
Must be enrolled in an accredited RHD course at CQUniversity.
Open to both domestic and international students.
Must not be receiving income greater than 75% of the RTP Stipend rate to cover living costs from another source.
Income unrelated to the course of study or for purposes other than general living costs is not counted.
Must not be receiving an equivalent Commonwealth scholarship offsetting RHD tuition fees.
Scholarship Values
Living allowance stipend of $32,000 per annum paid fortnightly.
Domestic students awarded the RTP Stipend Scholarship will also receive an RTP Fees Offset Scholarship, covering tuition fees.
Selection Criteria
Merit-based evaluation using a Scholarship Assessment Scale with three categories:
Academic achievement and writing skills (0-20 points)
Quality of research project and alignment with CQUniversity research priorities (0-15 points)
Evidence of motivation, research experience, and research environment (0-15 points)
More details are available in the Research Training Program and Research Higher Degree Scholarships Policy and Procedure on the University’s Policy page.
Required Documents
Written submission
Complete application, as incomplete applications will not be considered.
How to Apply for the Scholarship
There are no direct applications for RTP Scholarships.
Interested candidates should consult with their supervisory team.
Based on the recommendation of the supervisory team, prospective applicants will be invited to complete an application by the School of Graduate Research.
Applicants will be notified of the scholarship decision via email.
