Research Training Program (RTP)
University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)
The Australian Government Domestic Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships, previously called the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA), are awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a Higher Degree by Research. RTP's are provided to assist with general living costs. Part-time RTPs may only be awarded under exceptional circumstances which relate to the applicant having significant caring commitments or a medical condition. The RTP is administered by the university and funded by the Department of Education and Training.
Eligibility
Applicants must: be Australian or New Zealand citizens, or permanent residents or international students who are IPRS holders commencing from 1 January; hold a bachelor degree with First Class Honours or have demonstrated an equivalent level of academic attainment as determined by USC; not have previously held an Australian Government-funded postgraduate research scholarship unless it was terminated within six months; not be in receipt of an equivalent award or salary providing a benefit greater than 75 per cent of the RTP stipend rate to undertake the HDR; or have completed a degree at the same level or higher than that proposed.
Further details
Applicants must apply during the scholarship round to be considered for the award. Honours students may apply with Honours outcome pending. The application form and further information is available on the USC website.
| Amount | $26,682 The scholarship provides a stipend of $26,682 per year (2017 rate, indexed annually). Tenure is 3 years for a PhD and 2 years for a master by research, with a possible a 6-month extension for PhD students. RTP's are provided to assist with general living costs. Part-time RTP's may only be awarded under exceptional circumstances which relate to the applicant having significant caring commitments or a medical condition. |
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| Closing date | 30 September |
| Number per year | 2 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Duration | years |
| Student type | Australian and New Zealand |
| Gender | Co-Ed |
| For Australian students | |
| For international students | |
| Level of study | Postgraduate |
| Field of studys | Accounting Agriculture Architecture Psychology Built environment Business and management Communications Computing and information technology Creative arts Dentistry Economics Education and training Engineering and technology Environmental studies Tourism and hospitality Health services and support Humanities and social sciences Languages Law Para-legal studies Mathematics Medicine Nursing Pharmacy Rehabilitation Sciences Social work Sport and leisure Surveying Veterinary science |
