Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship

Benefits

Successful applicants will be awarded a scholarship package consisting of:

• Stipend scholarship of AUD $34,315* per annum (full-time)
• Full fee offset valued at approximately AUD $34,728 per annum
• A single Overseas Student Health Care Policy and relocation allowance of up to AUD $2,000 for international applicants.

* 2026 value, indexed annually.

Stipend details

Eligibility and selection criteria

Applications are open to all applicants whose proposed research aligns with any of ACU's broad areas of expertise.

Eligibility

A student must be a domestic student or an overseas student enrolled in an accredited research higher degree at ACU.

Eligibility

Selection

These scholarships are competitive and awarded following a merit-based selection process. Candidates with strong academic credentials and research potential are encouraged to apply.

Selection process

Application deadline

Applications open twice per annum in April and October.

Round 1

• Application deadline: Wednesday 1 April 2026, 11:59 PM (AEDT)
• Domestic commencement: First workday of August
• International commencement: First day of Research Term D in October

Round 2

• Application deadline: Thursday 1 October 2026, 11:59 PM (AEST)
• Domestic commencement: First workday in February of the following year
• International commencement: First day of Research Term C in July of the following year

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How to apply

Future students

Prospective students can apply as part of the application process for a research degree at ACU.

Visit the How to apply page for application instructions.

Current students

Current students can download the scholarship application form from the Student Portal, and submit it along with the required supporting documentation to the Graduate Research School:

Email: grad.research@acu.edu.au