The Australian Government Research Training Program is currently accepting applications from suitably qualified international students who wish to begin a program at Griffith University or other Australian institutions. Applicants are encouraged to apply before completing their current degree, as conditional offers may be issued.
The Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship provides a fortnightly stipend of AUD $28,854 (2022 rate, indexed annually) per year. Provisions for relocation, sick leave, and parental leave are also available.
About Australian Government Research Training Program
Applications for Griffith scholarships and Australian Government Research Training scholarships are considered through a competitive, merit-based selection process, with scholarships awarded throughout the year.
PhD and research degree scholarships can cover tuition fees, overseas student health cover, living allowances paid as stipends and relocation allowances.
Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Australian Government, Australia
Host Institution(s): Griffith University, Australia
Scholarship Worth: Living allowance of AUD $28,854
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Postgraduates
Nationality:Â International Students
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Australian Government Research Training Program, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Applicants must be international students
- Applicants must be commencing or enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research program (for which RTP support is available) at Griffith University.
- Applicants must not be receiving income from another source to support their general living costs that provides a benefit greater than 75% of the RTP stipend.
- Income unrelated to the candidate’s research program, or income received for the candidate’s research program but not for the purposes of supporting general living costs, is not to be taken into account.
Also check this : Australian or Northern Territory Government Scholarships for International Students 2023
How to Apply
To be considered for Australian Government Research Training Program, applicants should follow these steps:
- Choose your research program
- Search our scholarships
- Choose a research topic
- Find and connect with a research supervisor
- Gather required documents
- Apply online
You can apply for a scholarship at any time through the Continuous Scholarship Round, and if you are successful with your application, you can commence at the next available intake.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2023