The University of Sydney Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship 2026 is now available in Australia. It is a fully funded award for Master’s by Research or PhD students. It pays a living stipend of AUD 41,753 per year (2025 rate indexed annually) plus relocation help, thesis allowance, paid leave and more. You get money to cover living costs so you can focus on research. It is open to both domestic and international students. Applications are part of the admission process with deadlines like 12 September 2026 for Research Periods 1–2 2027 and 19 December 2026 for Periods 3–4 2027. Also see the University of Auckland International Business Masters Scholarship 2026.
Sydney Research Scholarship Training Program Overview
| Country | Australia |
| University | University of Sydney |
| Study Level | Master’s by Research PhD |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Eligible For | Domestic and international students |
| Deadline | 12 September & 19 December 2026 |
| Number of Awards | Varies by round |
What is the RTP Scholarship 2026?
The Australian Government funds the RTP to help strong researchers do Master’s by Research or PhD at top universities like Sydney. You get a stipend so you can work full-time on your project without needing another job. It supports any field but focuses on high-quality research. You join a big research community, use good labs and get help from professors. It is competitive so good grades, research plan and experience help a lot.
Scholarship Benefits
You get money and support.
- Annual stipend AUD 41,753 (paid regularly).
- Relocation allowance up to AUD 1,485 when you move to Sydney.
- Return travel allowance up to AUD 1,485 after you finish.
- Thesis allowance AUD 420 (Master’s) or AUD 840 (PhD).
- Paid recreation leave 20 days per year.
- Paid sick leave 10 days per year.
- Extra leave for sick or parental needs.
- Possible tuition help for international students.
Also See: STAR Scholarship 2026 at the University of Brescia in Italy
Eligibility Criteria
- You can be an international or domestic student.
- You must apply for or be enrolled in a Master’s by Research or PhD at Sydney.
- You need strong academic record, research potential and good proposal.
- You should have publications or experience if possible.
- You cannot have finished a similar degree at the same level before.
- You cannot have another Australian scholarship at the same level.
Required Documents
You need these for admission and scholarship.
- Application for graduate research program.
- Transcripts and degree certificates.
- Research proposal or statement.
- CV with research work.
- Recommendation letters.
- English test score if needed (IELTS or TOEFL).
- Passport copy for international students.
How to Apply for
- Go to University of Sydney graduate research site (link given below).
- Pick your Master’s or PhD program.
- Fill the online admission form.
- Tick that you want RTP scholarship consideration.
- Upload all papers.
- Submit by deadline.
- They review your grades, research and fit.
- If you win get funding with your offer.
Scholarship Dates / Deadline
- Applications have rounds.
- For Research Periods 1–2 2027: 12 September 2026 (international and domestic).
- For Research Periods 3–4 2027: 19 December 2026 (international and domestic).
- Study starts after each round.
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