OpenFieldCurtin University Australian Government RTP & Strategic Doctoral Scholarships
Premier Australian doctoral research scholarship providing complete tuition coverage and an annual tax-free living stipend of AUD $35,000 for high-achieving domestic and international PhD candidates at Curtin.
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 / 80%+ equivalent) in prior undergraduate or Master's research degree.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in all bands or TOEFL iBT 79.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated research output (peer-reviewed journal papers, conference proceedings, or Honours thesis).
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee reports assessing research aptitude submitted through the online referee portal.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Full tuition fee offset plus annual living stipend of AUD $35,000 per year (tax-free) for 3.5 years, relocation subsidy, and health cover
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition completely waived under RTP Fee Offset regulations.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- October 31, 2026 for Semester 1 (February 2027) intake consideration
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Curtin University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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