Flinders University
Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (International)
Level of study: Postgraduate
The Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships (AGRTPS) (International) are specifically intended to support international students to undertake a Higher Degree by research at Flinders University. The AGRTPS includes an international tuition fee offset, a living stipend and Overseas Health Care cover. Please note: For visa purposes, the AGRTPS is a Commonwealth Sponsored Scholarship. A limited number (up to 6) of AGRTPS are available each year. Due to the limited number of scholarships available, this scholarship is highly competitive. The AGRTPS is awarded to candidates who demonstrate outstanding aptitude for independent research. AGRTPS are considered on the basis of academic merit, academic research training and research indicators and performance. In 2025, the successful applicants received the maximum number of points (25) for their publications, i.e., applicants submitted 5 publications. The scholarship is tenable for up to 3.5 years for a Research Doctorate degree. Successful applicants are required to undertake full time study and must be commencing a higher degree by research in Australia for the first time.
Eligibility Requirements
Are a citizen of any overseas country except New Zealand, and do not hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status or New Zealand citizenship; and Intend to commence full-time study for a higher degree by research in Australia for the first time, in the year for which the award is to offered. Students who commenced their higher degree by research in the previous year but who, due to the timing of their application for admission and subsequent enrolment, were unable to apply for an AGRTPS in that year, or, commenced a higher degree by research and terminated that enrolment within six months of commencement, may be considered; and Intend to enrol in an area of research concentration. These are areas in which the University has particular strength, has concentrated its research resources and has attracted external funding; and Satisfy all entry requirements for a higher degree by research, including the English proficiency levels in accordance with the English Language Proficiency Requirements for HDR Candidature at the time of application. Evidence of English proficiency must be provided when you lodge your application.