Fostering the best & brightest researchers 

At UNSW Canberra, we offer generous stipend scholarships of up to $35,000 per annum (flat rate) to successful candidates.

Domestic Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Australian Government Research Training Program

The Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship is valued at $29,863 per annum (2023 rate). For successful candidates at UNSW Canberra, the value of this scholarship is increased to $35,000 per annum (flat rate).

Funded by the Australian Government and supplemented by UNSW Canberra, this scholarship is available for 3.5 years for PhD students and 2 years for research master's students.

University Postgraduate Award

The University Postgraduate Award (UPA) is valued at $29,863 per annum (2023 rate). For successful candidates at UNSW Canberra, the value of this scholarship is increased to $35,000 per annum (flat rate).

Funded by UNSW and supplemented by UNSW Canberra, this scholarship is available for 3.5 years for PhD students and 2 years for research master's students.

UNSW Canberra Faculty Scholarships

For eligible candidates, UNSW Canberra offers faculty scholarships of up to $35,000 per annum. These scholarships are available for 3.5 years for PhD students and 2 years for research master's students.

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Australian Government Research Training Program

The Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship is valued at $29,863 per annum (2023 rate). For successful candidates at UNSW Canberra, the value of this scholarship is increased to $35,000 per annum (flat rate).

International students also receive Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and have their tuition fees covered. Funded by the Australian Government and supplemented by UNSW Canberra, this scholarship is available for 3.5 years for PhD students and 2 years for research master's students.

University International Postgraduate Award

The University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA) is valued at $29,863 per annum (2023 rate). For successful candidates at UNSW Canberra, the value of this scholarship is increased to $35,000 per annum (flat rate). International students also have their tuition fees covered.

Funded by UNSW and supplemented by UNSW Canberra, this scholarship is available for 3.5 years for PhD students and 2 years for research master's students.

Tuition Fee Scholarship plus Research Stipend

The Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) plus Research Stipend is valued at $35,000 per annum (flat rate). Tuition fees are also covered.

Tuition fee payment is funded by UNSW. The stipend is funded by UNSW Canberra, the research school or supervisor and is available for 3.5 years for PhD students and 2 years for research master's students.

How to apply

  • To be considered for a scholarship at UNSW Canberra, you must meet all the requirements for admission to your preferred degree, as outlined in the Admission to Higher Degree Research Programs Procedure. 

    To apply for a scholarship, simply indicate that you would also like to be considered for a UNSW Canberra scholarship on your application for admission to a program and select your preferred scholarship application round. 

    Domestic candidates will automatically be considered for the RTP Fee Offset. If you are not applying for a stipend scholarship, during the online application you must indicate that you are not applying for a scholarship.  

    For more information about the application process, visit Submit an application. Your scholarship application will then be considered by the University with all other applications submitted during the same round. 

    Scholarship application outcomes are released progressively from the ‘Offers Released’ date. To find the ‘Offers Released’ date for your application round, visit Key dates

    Scholarship eligibility

    Please refer to the UNSW Higher Degree Research Scholarships (including RTP Scholarships) Policy and UNSW Higher Degree Research (including RTP Scholarships) Procedure.

    Application instructions and assessment process

    Please refer to the Higher Degree Research Scholarship Guidelines.

  • To apply for a scholarship, simply indicate that you would also like to be considered for a UNSW scholarship on your application for admission to a program and select your preferred scholarship application round. You will be considered for all the above scholarships.  

    For more information about the application process, visit Submit an application. Your scholarship application will then be considered by the University with all other applications submitted during the same round. 

    Scholarship application outcomes are released progressively from the ‘Offers Released’ date. The outcome includes the result of all of the above scholarships. To find the ‘Offers Released’ date for your application round, visit Key dates

    Scholarship eligibility

    Please refer to the UNSW Higher Degree Research Scholarships (including RTP Scholarships) Policy and UNSW Higher Degree Research (including RTP Scholarships) Procedure

    Application instructions and assessment process

    Please refer to the Higher Degree Research Scholarship Guidelines

    (Invite only) Out of Round Tuition Fee Scholarships 

    Tuition Fee Scholarships (TFS) require Supervisor, School or Faculty funding, so it is recommended you discuss potential stipend funding with your supervisor. TFSs are generally considered within the main scholarship round, however applicants may be invited to apply for an Out of Round (OOR) TFS in the following instances: 

    • some specialist programs. Successful applicants will be emailed invitation letters to apply for the OOR TFS. If applying for specialist scholarships, applicants need to check the conditions and deadlines of the specific scholarship 

    • if your supervisor has appropriate stipend funding, they may invite you to apply for an OOR TFS. 

    In both cases, applicants must be invited to apply, and must be eligible per the above Policy and Procedure. Applicants applying for an OOR TFS won’t be eligible to be considered for any other scholarships.  

    Australia Awards and Endeavour Leadership Program 

    The Australia Awards Scholarships aim to contribute to long-term development needs of Australia's partner countries to promote good governance, economic growth and human development. 

    For more information, visit Australia Awards Scholarships

Contacts

For more information about scholarships, please contact the Research Student Unit.  

T: (02) 5114 5000
E: rsu@adfa.edu.au