OpenFieldAustralian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend at Federation
Prestigious Commonwealth scholarship funding exceptional domestic and international doctoral scholars conducting research across Federation University institutes.
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 Master by Research with distinction
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- First-author peer-reviewed paper in recognized conference or journal
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters assessing doctoral capacity
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- AUD $35,000/year tax-free living stipend, full tuition fee offset, and relocation allowance
- Application fee
- AUD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% waived under Commonwealth RTP scheme
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- October 31, 2026 (For 2027 research intakes)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Federation University Australia documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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