Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (International) at Flinders University 2024

The Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships (International) are specifically intended to support international students to undertake a Higher Degree by research at Flinders University. The AGRTPS is awarded to candidates who demonstrate outstanding aptitude for independent research. AGRTPS are considered based on academic merit, academic research training, and research indicators and performance.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must not be Australian or New Zealand citizens.
• Applicants must intend to commence full-time study for a higher degree by research in Australia for the first time.
• Applicants must intend to enroll in an area of research concentration.
• Applicants must satisfy all entry requirements for a higher degree by research.
• Applicants must also fulfill the English Language Proficiency Requirements for HDR Candidature. 

Application Process:

• Eligible candidates must first apply for admission to a Higher Degree by research followed by an application for the International RHD Scholarship Group.
• The scholarship application should include the following components:
  • Certified copies of all university-level academic transcripts, translated into English,
  • A research proposal of approximately 500 words in length,
  • Complete two copies of the Academic Referee’s Confidential Report forms and forward them to two appropriate referees of the candidate's choice.
  • Most recent CV,
  • Up to five of the publications. 

Value of the Scholarship:

• The successful candidates are awarded the following benefits:
  • A stipend of AUD 33,990 pa tax-free,
  • An offset for tuition fees for up to 4 years,
• An AGRTPS student who moves to Adelaide from overseas is eligible for an establishment allowance of up to AUD 1,485.