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Australia · Scholarship · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Maritime Fellowship

Prestigious national postgraduate award funding Master by Research and PhD candidates investigating marine hydrodynamics, naval architecture, and coastal engineering.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

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 equivalent in Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics
English language proficiency
IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 each skill)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Honours thesis or peer-reviewed publication preferred
Recommendation letters
Two academic referee endorsements

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
AUD $33,500 per annum tax-free stipend plus full tuition waiver and relocation allowance
Application fee
Zero application fee
Tuition / joining costs
100% covered by Australian Government RTP scholarship

Dates and verification

Application deadline
November 30, 2026
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Australian Maritime College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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