University Of Sydney Rtp Scholarships 2027: $44,293 A Year Plus Full Tuition For International Researchers

The University of Sydney Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships for international students are worth your attention right now. The next round closes on 18 December 2026, and it covers both a generous living stipend and your full tuition. This guide explains exactly what the University of Sydney RTP scholarships offer, who can apply, and how to get your application in on time.

There are two parts to the funding, and understanding them matters, because the stipend and the fee cover come as a pair. Here is how it works, step by step.

What the University of Sydney RTP scholarships cover

The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships and equivalent University of Sydney scholarships provide financial support to international postgraduate research students. There are two linked awards.

• RTP Stipend Scholarship: a living allowance of $44,293 per year (the 2027 rate), plus a relocation allowance and a thesis allowance. It is awarded competitively to international students commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research.
• RTP Fee Offset: awarded automatically to anyone who receives the RTP Stipend Scholarship. It covers 100% of your tuition fees for up to 14 research periods and includes Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Students who are not awarded the RTP Stipend Scholarship may instead receive the equivalent University of Sydney awards: the University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS), which pays the same $44,293 per year stipend plus relocation and thesis allowances, and the University of Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship, which is awarded automatically with USYDIS and covers 100% of tuition fees for up to 14 research periods.

Who can apply for the University of Sydney RTP scholarships

• You are an international student commencing or already enrolled in a higher degree by research at the University of Sydney, meaning a PhD or a Masters by Research, in any field of study.
• Awards are made competitively, on academic merit and research experience.
• Preference may be given to applicants who intend to enrol, or are currently enrolled, in a PhD.
• Preference may also be given to applicants who have not previously received an Australian Government or University scholarship to complete a higher degree by research at the same level, and who have not previously completed a higher degree by research at the same level.

Which deadline applies to you

Do not mix up the rounds. The round for Research Periods 1 and 2, 2027 closed on 11 September 2026 and is finished. The round that is open now is for commencement in Research Periods 3 and 4, 2027, and its submission deadline is 18 December 2026. Outcomes for this round are issued from 26 February 2027, and finalised by 18 May 2027 for off-shore applicants and 30 June 2027 for on-shore applicants.

How to apply for the University of Sydney RTP scholarships, step by step

1. Step 1: Choose your research course and check the admission requirements. Find your PhD or Masters by Research course through Sydney Courses and confirm you meet the entry requirements, including any English language requirements, before you apply.
2. Step 2: Apply for admission to your higher degree by research. If you are a commencing student, apply for admission through Sydney Courses and submit all the documentation required for admission by the deadlines in the application and award timeline. These deadlines differ for domestic and international students, so follow the international dates.
3. Step 3: Submit the scholarship application form by 18 December 2026. Admission alone does not put you in the running for the scholarship. You must also submit the scholarship application form by the deadline. Both steps must be completed to be considered for an RTP scholarship and the equivalent University scholarships.
4. Step 4: If you are already enrolled, submit the scholarship application form. Currently enrolled international research students only need to submit the scholarship application form by the deadline. You do not need a new admission application.
5. Step 5: Wait for the outcome. Outcomes for the Research Period 3 and 4, 2027 round are issued from 26 February 2027. Keep checking the email address you used in your application, including your spam folder.

Documents and information you will need

• Your admission application for a higher degree by research, submitted through Sydney Courses
• All documentation required for admission, including academic transcripts and evidence of research experience
• Your completed scholarship application form, submitted by 18 December 2026
• Evidence that you meet the English language requirements for your course, if required

Important dates for the University of Sydney RTP scholarships

• 18 December 2026: submission deadline for the Research Period 3 and 4, 2027 round
• 26 February 2027: outcomes issued from this date
• 18 May 2027: outcomes finalised for off-shore applicants
• 30 June 2027: outcomes finalised for on-shore applicants

Apply for the University of Sydney RTP scholarships 2027

Start on the official page: University of Sydney RTP Scholarships, International. It lists the full benefits, the eligibility and award process, the terms and conditions for each scholarship, and the application and award timeline. Read it carefully before you apply, and get both your admission application and your scholarship application form in well before 18 December 2026.