How to apply
Select this scholarship on the application form when you apply for a research degree.
| Applications open | Friday 01 May 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 07 June 2026 |
| Total value | $127,750 |
| Duration | Up to 3.5 years at $36,500 p.a. (indexed, 2026 rate) |
| Residency | Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, New Zealand Citizen, International Student |
| What best describes me | New student |
| Level of study | Graduate research |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy |
| College | All |
| Type of scholarship | Graduate research |
Adelaide University offers a number of Research Training Program Scholarships (RTPS) to outstanding domestic and international graduates from any country to commence a research program. These scholarships are only available through our merit rounds.
Eligibility
To be eligible to hold the Scholarship, a candidate must:
- be commencing a full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program at the University.
International Applicants: Eligibility for this round is restricted to students who graduated from Adelaide University or one of its foundation institutions (University of Adelaide or University of South Australia) within four semesters of the application close date.
Selection criteria
The award of this Scholarship is subject to the student's admission to the respective research program. This Scholarship is only available through our merit rounds.
Further information on how to apply for an RTPS is available on the "How to Apply" webpage: https://adelaideuni.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/research/
Important information
More information can be found in the Conditions of Award document: https://adelaideuni.edu.au/content/dam/adelaideuniversity/documents/research/pdfs/2026%20AURS%20Conditions%20of%20Award-Final.pdf
Excluded programs
If your program is listed below, you will not be eligible for the scholarship.
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