Applications are now open for the Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026 in Australia. This fully funded research scholarship is offered by CQUniversity and funded by the Australian Government. The scholarship is available for both domestic and international students who want to pursue a Research Higher Degree (RHD) in Australia.
The RTP Stipend Scholarship provides financial support to help students cover their living expenses during their research studies. Selected candidates will receive an annual stipend of $38,000 for up to 3 years. Domestic students may also receive a tuition fee offset scholarship.
There is no direct application fee for this scholarship. Interested students must first discuss their research interest with a supervisory team at CQUniversity. Eligible candidates will then be invited to apply by the School of Graduate Research.
The application process remains open throughout the year, while scholarship assessment rounds are usually conducted around April and September.
Key Details:
• Host Country: Australia
• Host University: CQUniversity
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Research Scholarship
• Degree Level: Research Higher Degree (RHD)
• Scholarship Value: $38,000 per year
• Scholarship Duration: Up to 3 years
• Number of Scholarships: 5
• Eligible Applicants: Domestic and international students
• Application Deadline: 31 December 2026
• Application Status: Open Now
• Application Fee: No application fee
• Funding Organization: Australian Government
What This Scholarship Offers:
• A living allowance stipend worth $38,000 annually
• Financial support for daily living expenses during research studies
• Scholarship funding for up to 3 years
• Fortnightly scholarship payments through the university payroll system
• Full tuition fee offset for eligible domestic students
• Opportunity to study and conduct research in Australia
• Access to research facilities and academic supervision at CQUniversity
Eligibility Criteria:
• Be a domestic or international student
• Be enrolled in an accredited Research Higher Degree program at CQUniversity
• Meet the requirements of the Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017
• Have a strong academic and research background
Applicants will not be eligible if they:
• Receive another income source for living costs that exceeds 75% of the RTP stipend rate
• Already hold an equivalent Commonwealth scholarship covering tuition fees
Selection Criteria:
• Academic achievement and writing skills
• Quality of the proposed research project
• Alignment with CQUniversity research priority areas
• Research experience and motivation
• Strength of the research environment
Programs Available:
• Engineering
• Information Technology
• Health Sciences
• Education
• Business and Management
• Environmental Sciences
• Psychology
• Nursing
• Agriculture
• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Science and Technology
Required Documents:
• Written submission
• Academic transcripts
• Research proposal
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Proof of previous research experience
• Other supporting documents required by the university
How to Apply:
• Find a suitable research area and supervisor at CQUniversity
• Contact the supervisory team and discuss your research interests
• Receive a recommendation from the supervisory team
• Wait for an invitation from the School of Graduate Research
• Complete and submit the scholarship application with required documents
• Wait for the assessment results sent by email
Important Notes:
• There are no direct applications for this scholarship
• Scholarship assessment rounds are generally held around April and September
• Applications remain open throughout the year
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Domestic students automatically receive an RTP Fees Offset Scholarship if selected