Good news! Applications are now open for the University of Sydney AGRTP Scholarship for students starting in 2026.
This is a fully funded scholarship from the Australian Government, meaning it covers all your study costs, including tuition, living expenses, and more. You can apply if you’re an international or Australian student who wants to do a Master’s or PhD by research (also called a Higher Degree by Research) at the University of Sydney — one of the top universities in the world. You don’t need to submit a separate scholarship application. Just apply for a research degree and make sure to do it before the deadline. You’ll also need to get an offer from a research supervisor.
Scroll down for more details on who can apply, what the scholarship includes, and how to apply.
Details About the University of Sydney
- Host Country: Australia
- University: University of Sydney
- Degree Level: Master’s, PhD (by Research)
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 19th December 2025
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The University of Sydney, Australian Government
International students can apply for the RTP Scholarship at any time. But first, you need to apply for a research degree (HDR program) before the university’s deadline.
For students starting in 2026, the deadlines are:
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12 September 2025
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19 December 2025
Make sure to apply before one of these dates to be considered.
Need help understanding the HDR programs or how to apply?
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Financial Benefits
The AGRTP Scholarship Covers:
- Holders of the scholarship will receive $40,109 per annum.
- Thesis Allowance will also be given.
- Return Airfare Travel Allowance
- Overseas Health Cover
- Stipend for Living Expenses
- Tuition Fee Offset
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Study Programs
You are advised to select a Research Program from this Link. Select Research regarding the year 2026 will highlight all events.
Eligibility Criteria
- The University of Sydney RTP Scholarship is open to students from any country.
- You can only apply for this scholarship after you’ve been offered a place in a research degree (Master’s or PhD) at the university.
- Would you like help finding a supervisor or applying for the program?
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Check out the list of available research degree (HDR) programs.
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Follow this easy guide to write your research proposal.
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You must prepare a research proposal and find a supervisor who agrees to support your research.
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It’s important to talk to your supervisor before you send in your application.
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Need help writing your proposal or reaching out to a supervisor? Just ask!
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Make sure you also meet the English language requirements.
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To apply for a Master’s by research, you need to have a Bachelor’s degree.
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To apply for a PhD, you need to have a Master’s degree.
Required Documents
- Two referee reports
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Final research proposal
- Supervisor Acceptance Letter
- Official academic transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.
- Proof of Identity
How to Apply?
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Choose a qualifying degree program. It must be a research degree.
- You can choose from here. Meet the program requirements.
- Apply for the program online and get the exchange letter from the supervisor. You do not need to apply separately for the RTP scholarship. Know how
- You can apply for the Research degree programs.
- For more information about the University of Sydney RTP Scholarship here.
- The link to the official website is below.
