When to apply
The RTP scholarship applications open on 1 July and close on 17 August. To be eligible, you must commence and submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) within this application window.
Undertake a Higher Degree by Research project and you could be eligible for a Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship.
Are you passionate about the advances in knowledge in your discipline? At Curtin, there are various research funding and scholarship options that provide financial support for research programs.
Financial support comprises of a living stipend, and tuition fee offset scholarships. Having such support can ensure that you can live comfortably during your research degree. Â
If you’re keen to contribute to advances in your discipline through supported research, you can either apply for an existing approved project or propose a new research project of your own.
The RTP scholarship applications open on 1 July and close on 17 August. To be eligible, you must commence and submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) within this application window.
Submitting an application for a new research project? Connect with a Curtin researcher who can support your application for a competitive scholarship.
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At Curtin, you will benefit from personalised support from your supervisor and from your academic school’s Director of Graduate Research throughout your research studies. We also provide a range of online study support resources for all Curtin students.
Curtin is renowned for our strong industry connections and collaborations. We’ll help you connect with local and global industries and create the networks that can help support your research endeavours.
At Curtin, we provide HDR resources to help you enhance your research skills and other transferable skills that can boost your academic and industry research opportunities.
Current student Liyuwork shares her experience studying her PhD in Public Health, after completing her masters here at Curtin University.
Read our guidelines to help with your RTP scholarship application.
Learn more about the different scholarships for HDR students.
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