OpenFieldFlinders Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) International Scholarships
Premier Commonwealth and university-funded doctoral scholarship providing complete financial independence, tuition waivers, and health coverage for outstanding international research scholars.
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 high distinction postgraduate research Master's degree.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each sub-test) or TOEFL iBT 79.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated research excellence, peer-reviewed articles, or conference proceedings.
- Recommendation letters
- Two confidential academic referee reports.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: AUD $33,500/year tax-free stipend for up to 3.5 years, full international tuition fee offset, and OSHC health coverage
- Application fee
- AUD $100 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full international tuition waiver provided through Australian Commonwealth RTP.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- August 6, 2027 (Annual international research scholarship round for 2028 commencement)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Flinders University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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