Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships

To apply for a RTP scholarship for a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at Curtin University, you’ll need to start by obtaining an Invitation to Apply from a Registered Curtin Supervisor.

Scholarship Application Process Timeline

1. RTP Scholarship Round Opens – 1st July
   Open to current and prospective domestic and international applicants. You can explore listed research projects or propose your own. Make sure to check the eligibility criteria before applying.
2. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) – 1st July to 18th August
   Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) to a level 1 research supervisor. If you are shortlisted, you may be requested to discuss the project with the principal supervisor and receive a formal Invitation to Apply. Your invitation to apply will include referee information. It is highly recommended to arrange a secondary referee report to support your scholarship application.
   Note: You can only be shortlisted once. If multiple project nominations are received, only the first you received for scholarship consideration will be ranked.
3. Submit your Admission Application – No later than 31st August
   You can find detailed application instructions for HDR degrees on the ‘How to Apply’ page.
4. Scholarship Outcomes – November
   The central scholarship selection committee will award RTP Scholarships to support HDR students. You’ll receive notification of outcomes via email.
5. Enrolment Period – No later than 31st March
   Successful scholarship recipients must enrol and start their HDR course by this date. Current Curtin HDR students will start their scholarships from 1st January.

Additional Requirements for Current Curtin HDR Students

To be eligible for centrally supported scholarships, current Curtin HDR students must:

• Not currently receive a HDR base stipend
• Have confirmed support from their principal supervisor
• Maintain a Good Standing academic status
• Have not exceeded 18 months of full-time equivalent enrolment as of 1st July

For more information, please visit the Scholarship Website.

RTP Scholarship Procedures

The Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship Procedures  detail the processes and conditions for RTP Scholarships. They cover:

• Student eligibility requirements
• Scholarship types, rates and periods of support
• Application, selection, ranking and offer process.

All Australian Government RTP Scholarship recipients and applicants are required to familiarise themselves with these procedures.

If you’re receiving an RTP Scholarship, you should also read the related associated Conditions of Award (CoA).

More information

For more information about the RTP, view the Department of Education and Training’s frequently asked questions or visit the Australian Government website.