ANU Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship 2027

Source-based overview

The Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarship at ANU supports excellent domestic and international research candidates. Applicants are considered through the research-degree admission process and ranked competitively for stipend and associated benefits.

Eligibility

Candidates must apply for an eligible ANU research degree, meet admission requirements, identify an appropriate research area and supervisor, and submit a complete application and referee reports by the relevant scholarship deadline.

Funding and benefits

The 2026 base stipend is AUD 39,069 per year, paid fortnightly for 3.5 years.

Benefits may include relocation, thesis, dependent-child, leave and international health-cover support.

A six-month extension may be available in eligible circumstances.

Themes and supported activities

Doctoral and other eligible Higher Degree by Research study.

Research across ANU disciplines, subject to supervision and strategic fit.

Competitive ranking based on academic merit and research potential.

Deadline and timeline

International Round 1 applications close 31 August 2026; domestic applications close 31 October 2026: International Round 1 applications close 31 August 2026; domestic applications close 31 October 2026: Aug 31, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Apply for ANU Higher Degree by Research admission, select scholarship consideration and ensure all documents and referee reports arrive by 31 August 2026 for the international round.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.