OpenFieldAustralian Government RTP & ACU Research Stipend Scholarship
Prestigious doctoral scholarship providing comprehensive funding for domestic and international PhD candidates pursuing research in exercise metabolism, education, or theology.
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 (minimum 6.0 in each band)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed 2,000-word research proposal aligned with ACU Mary MacKillop Institute
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee reports confirming research aptitude
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% tuition fee offset, $33,500 AUD/year tax-free stipend, and overseas health cover (OSHC)
- Application fee
- $0
- 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 Australian Catholic University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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