Research Training Program Scholarship at University of Newcastle

The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship is a fully funded initiative that supports both domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree by Research programs in Australia. It covers Research Master and PhD degrees at participating Australian universities. The scholarship provides full tuition fee coverage, a tax-free living stipend, and additional financial support such as a relocation allowance and health insurance for international students. RTP is highly competitive and is awarded based on academic excellence, research potential, and alignment with university research priorities. There is no central application system because each university administers its own selection process. This program offers an excellent opportunity for students who want to pursue advanced research in a wide range of academic fields

• Covers tuition fees
• Provides a living stipend
• Supports research costs
• Stipend ranges from AUD 34315 to AUD 53608 per year
• Part time students receive half
• Includes leave benefits

Nationality

Cambodia, Liberia, Guatemala, Belarus, Ethiopia, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Zambia, India, Afghanistan, Albania

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Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Bulgaria, Poland, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Guinea-Bissau, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Andorra, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Ivory Coast, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Vatican City, St Lucia, USA, Antigua & Deps, Bosnia Herzegovina, Burkina, East Timor, Korea North, Macedonia, St Kitts & Nevis, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Sao Tome & Principe, Swaziland, Trinidad & Tobago, UK, Korea South, Central African Rep, Russian Federation

Degree level

PhD

Language

IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79

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• Philosophy (Chemistry)
• Philosophy (Civil Engineering)
• Philosophy (Computer Science)
• Philosophy (Geology)
• Philosophy (Mathematics)
• Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering)
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• Philosophy (Architecture)
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• Philosophy (Social Work)
• Philosophy (Building)

• Academic transcripts
• Degree certificates
• Research proposal
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Proof of research experience
• Referee reports or recommendation letters
• English language test results
• Passport copy
• Supervisor confirmation or communication evidence
• Supporting documents required by the university

Applicants must choose an Australian university that offers a Research Master or PhD program and identify a suitable supervisor in their field. After preparing the required documents including a research proposal and CV they must submit an online application through the university’s HDR admission portal. Most universities automatically consider applicants for the RTP Scholarship. There is no separate national exam because selection is based on academic merit research potential and submitted documents. Interviews may take place only if required by the university or supervisor.

1. 1Document screening
2. 2Interview
3. 3Final selection and award

• When is the deadline for Research Training Program Scholarship at University of Newcastle?

  Applications close on 30 Nov 2026 (17 days left). Deadlines can change, so confirm on the official website.

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