OpenFieldAustralian Government Research Training Program (RTP) & UniSA President's Scholarships
Prestigious Australian Government and institutional scholarships for domestic and international students pursuing higher degrees by research (PhD and Master by Research) at UniSA.
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's by Research with high distinction record
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 79
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Peer-reviewed journal publication or conference proceeding strongly valued
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee reports assessing research competence
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- AUD $34,210/year living stipend (tax-free) + 100% tuition fee offset + health cover (OSHC)
- Application fee
- AUD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition fee waiver for 3.5 years (PhD) or 2 years (Research Master's)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- October 31, 2026 (Annual international major round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of South Australia documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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