OpenFieldAustralian Government Research Training Program (RTP) International Stipend
Prestigious federal research scholarship providing comprehensive funding for domestic and international PhD candidates pursuing world-leading research at UC.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class honours (H1) or research master's degree with equivalent distinction
- English language proficiency
- 6.5 overall (no score under 6.0)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Substantial research proposal and demonstrated publication or thesis output
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee reports confirming research aptitude
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full tuition waiver plus $33,500 AUD/year tax-free stipend and health cover (OSHC)
- Application fee
- $0 (direct application)
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% covered by Australian Government RTP offset
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- October 31, 2026 (Annual International HDR round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Canberra documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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