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2023 Fully Funded Research Training Program Scholarship (RTP) / Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) to study in Australia: APPLY NOW!

Apply for the Fully Funded Research Training Program Scholarship (RTP) / Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) to study in Australia

AdminNovember 28, 2022

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Location

Australia

Target audience

Australian and Internationa applicants

Application Deadline: not specified

Applications now open for the Research Training Program Scholarship (RTP) / Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR)

The Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, while the Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) scholarships are funded by Deakin University. Both awards are available to domestic and international students. Only top-ranked applicants will be offered an RTP.

Important dates

Please refer to the application dates for candidature and scholarship on the key dates for research students page

Benefits and Duration

Stipend and Allowances Value^{(Terms and Conditions apply)}

A stipend of $30,000 per annum for 2023 tax exempt
A relocation allowance from $500 to $1,500 (for single to family) awarded to students who are moving from interstate or overseas in order to study at Deakin
For international students only: Single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.

Doctoral Degree Duration

3 years for stipend and 4 years for the tuition fees offset

Research Master Degree Duration

2 years for stipend and 2 years for the tuition fees offset

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for an Research Training Program Stipend, RTP Fees Offset, RTP Allowance or Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship a student must be a domestic or international student enrolled in an HDR course of study at Deakin University
To be eligible for an RTP Fees Offset an applicant must not be receiving an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset HDR fees

To be eligible for an Research Training Program or Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship Stipend a student must not be receiving income from another source to support that student’s general living costs while undertaking their course of study if that income is greater than 75 per cent of that student’s RTP or DUPRS Stipend rate. Income unrelated to the student’s course of study or income received for the student’s course of study but not for the purposes of supporting general living costs is not to be taken into account.
Please refer to the research degree entry pathways page for information on admission requirements to a HDR course at Deakin University.
Terms and conditions for each scholarship are detailed in the Further Information section below. For information about our RTP Scholarship Policy please refer to the Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Scholarships Procedure.

Selection Process

Research Training Program and Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship Stipends will be awarded to students as the result of a competitive process outlined in the ranking guidelines as below. Students receiving an RTP or DUPRS Stipend will be enrolled as on-campus full-time students.

Applicants for an RTP or DUPRS Stipend must have:

completed at least four years of tertiary education studies

have achieved 80% or equivalent in the research component of their previous study or an equivalent level of academic attainment, taking into account previous study, relevant work experience, research publications and other research experience
meet all other minimum entry requirements according to the Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Admission, Selection and Enrolment Procedure. Please refer to the research degree entry pathways page for more information.

Currently enrolled HDR students can apply for an Research Training Program or Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship Stipend and will be assessed by the Faculty/Institute. Currently enrolled students may not apply after they have completed more than 3 years of their doctoral course or 2 years of their masters course (or part-time equivalent).

For information about the RTP Fees Offset selection process and the offer process for all scholarships please refer to the Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Scholarships Procedure.

PDF HDR Scholarship Ranking Guidelines 2023400.9KB