In 2026, the University of Western Australia (UWA) will offer fully funded RTP scholarships for international students pursuing research-based master’s or PhD degrees. These scholarships include full tuition coverage, a competitive living stipend (around AUD 37,000–50,000/year), health insurance, and additional allowances for relocation and research expenses—for durations up to 2 years for master’s and 3–4 years for PhDs
About the Scholarship:
The Australian Government and UWA jointly fund the Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend and Tuition Fee Scholarships, which are distinguished awards that provide international students with the opportunity to contribute to world-class research in a variety of disciplines.
Successful applicants will receive a generous annual stipend of AUD $37,000, in addition to full tuition fee coverage. This opportunity is available for:
- Students pursuing a Master’s degree through research (up to two years)
- Candidates for a PhD (Doctoral) degree (up to 3.5 years)
By submitting an application for this RTP round, you will be automatically considered for all other available scholarships in the round, thereby increasing your likelihood of securing funding.
RTP 2026 Scholarship Package:
- An annual honorarium of AUD $37,000
- Tuition fee waiver in its entirety
- Funded for a maximum of two years (Masters) and three and a half years (PhD)
- Access to the research facilities and support networks of the University of Western Australia
- All scholarships in this round are automatically considered.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the 2026 RTP International Stipend and Fee Scholarships, applicants must:
- Satisfy the admission requirements for UWA’s HDR courses;
- By the application deadline, satisfy the English language competency requirements.
- Be prepared to begin the HDR program by the official start date of this scholarship round.
- Possess international student status;
- Be a current or prospective student at the University of Western Australia.
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Programs Offered:
This scholarship is available to applicants from all faculties of the university, regardless of their research interests. UWA offers a program that is tailored to your interests, whether you are interested in environmental science, health, engineering, law, social sciences, or technology.
The last date to apply for the 2026 International RTP Stipend and Tuition Fee Scholarships at the University of Western Australia is 31 August 2025.
Applications officially open on 1 July 2025, so don’t miss your chance to join one of Australia’s top research-intensive universities.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is an RTP Scholarship at UWA?
The Research Training Program (RTP) is a prestigious government-funded scheme supporting HDR students (Master’s by Research & PhD). It covers tuition fees, a living stipend, and optional allowances (e.g., relocation, research, travel) for international students at UWA
When can I apply?
International Round for 2026 intake:
Opens: 1 July 2025 (09:00 AWST)
Closes: 31 August 2025 (11:59pm AWST)
Offers: From 20 October 2025
Semester start: 2 Feb–31 Mar 2026What funding does it include?
Tuition fee offset: Covers full HDR tuition (~A$33,500 p.a.) for 4 yrs (PhD)
Stipend: Competitive scholarship offering around A$37,000/year in 2025, tax-free
Potential top-up allowances for relocation, research, and travel .
