Australian National University (ANU) RTP Scholarship 2026
Organization: Australian National University (ANU)
Host country: Australia
Degree level: Masters, Doctoral
Funding: Fully Funded
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Eligible countries: All countries (Domestic and International)
Fields of study: Science, Health, Law, Arts, Business, Engineering
The Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving Domestic and International students undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at the Australian National University (ANU). The scholarship supports students with a tax-free living allowance, full tuition fee offset, and paid medical/parental leave. ANU conducts two major annual rounds for these awards.
Benefits
Full Tuition Fee Offset (International Fee Remission)
Annual Living Stipend of AUD $39,069 (2026 rate, tax-free)
Relocation Allowance (up to $1,000 for domestic, $2,500 for international)
Thesis Allowance (reimbursement for printing/production)
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students and dependents
Paid medical, maternity, and parental leave
Eligibility
Must be a domestic or international student
Must have applied for admission to a PhD or MPhil program at ANU
Must hold a Bachelor degree with First-Class Honours (or equivalent)
Alternatively, must hold a Master's degree with a significant research component
Must not hold an equivalent qualification (e.g., must not already have a PhD if applying for a PhD)
Requirements
Submit a complete application for admission to a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program
Provide official academic transcripts and grading scales
Submit a detailed research proposal
Provide three academic referee reports
Secure the support of a potential supervisor at ANU
Required Documents
Academic Transcripts (Bachelor and Masters)
Research Proposal
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Academic Referee Reports (usually 3)
Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
Birth Certificate or Passport Copy
Programs of Study
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Professional Doctorate by Research
Application Process
Identify a potential supervisor at ANU in your field of research
Apply for admission to the PhD or MPhil program via the ANU online portal
Select the 'Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship' option in the funding section
Submit all referee reports and supporting documents before the round deadline
Wait for the outcome notification (typically 2-3 months after the deadline)
How to Apply
Search for a supervisor on the ANU Researchers database and contact them
Complete the ANU Postgraduate Research Application online
Check the box for 'Scholarship Consideration' within the admission form (no separate scholarship application is needed)
Ensure your referees submit their reports via the provided link before the closing date
Selection Process
Initial check for eligibility and completeness
Ranking by the academic department based on academic merit and research potential
University-wide selection committee review
Offers made to top-ranked candidates in each round