OpenFieldAustralian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend at CQU
Prestigious Australian Commonwealth scholarship providing full funding and living allowances for international doctoral candidates conducting advanced research at CQUniversity.
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
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all subtests
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Substantial peer-reviewed conference or journal publication history
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters assessing research potential
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- AUD $33,500/year tax-free stipend, full tuition waiver, and overseas health cover (OSHC)
- Application fee
- AUD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% waived under Commonwealth RTP scheme
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- October 31, 2026 (Major round for 2027 intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official CQUniversity documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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