Apply for admission to an eligible higher degree by research through Sydney Courses.
Submit the separate RTP / equivalent scholarship form.
For Research Period 3 or 4, 2027, submit by 18 December 2026.
Provide academic records, research experience evidence and any programme-specific documents.
Check whether the offer includes both stipend and tuition support.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Competitive research funding: 2027 stipend rate AUD 44,293 per year. The RTP or USYDIS stipend award can be paired with a 100% tuition scholarship for eligible international recipients.
Other verified benefits
AUD 44,293 annual stipend at 2027 rate; RTP Fee Offset or University Tuition Fee Scholarship covers 100% tuition for eligible paired awardees.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Other living or family costs outside the award terms; awards are competitive and fee-offset pairing depends on the scholarship received.
Who is eligible to apply?
International commencing or enrolled higher degree by research applicants at the University of Sydney, selected competitively. PhD applicants may receive preference under the published criteria.
International commencing or enrolled higher degree by research applicants at the University of Sydney, selected competitively. PhD applicants may receive preference under the published criteria.
Eligible countries
All international students who meet programme conditions.
Language requirements
Meet the selected research programme’s English-language and admission requirements.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Degree certificate
- Research proposal
- English test certificate
- CV or résumé
How do you apply?
- Apply for admission to an eligible higher degree by research through Sydney Courses.
- Submit the separate RTP / equivalent scholarship form.
- For Research Period 3 or 4, 2027, submit by 18 December 2026.
- Provide academic records, research experience evidence and any programme-specific documents.
- Check whether the offer includes both stipend and tuition support.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the University of Sydney research stipend?
The University of Sydney lists an annual stipend of AUD 44,293 for the 2027 rate. International applicants may also receive a separate tuition fee award covering 100% of tuition, depending on the scholarship pairing offered. The stipend and tuition components are competitive, so check both in the outcome notice.
When is Sydney RTP international scholarship due?
For international applicants seeking a 2027 Research Period 3 or 4 start, the published submission deadline is 18 December 2026. The deadline for Research Period 1 or 2, 2027 was 11 September 2026. Applicants must apply for admission and complete the separate scholarship form by the relevant deadline.