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Higher Degree by Research scholarships

Undertake a Higher Degree by Research project and you could be eligible for a Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship.

Applications close Friday 25 August 2023.

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Scholarship entitlements

There are a variety of funding and scholarship options available to provide you with financial assistance during your research program. This can include a living stipend, a tuition fee offset or a combination of both.

Tuition

Tuition fee funding for up to four years of full-time study.

Financial support

Financial support towards your general living costs.

Research support

Support towards your research and fieldwork expenses.

Projects available for a scholarship

The 2024 RTP Scholarship round is now open. View the projects available for a scholarship in each faculty below; or search all HDR scholarships for your area of interest.

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Our research reputation

  • Top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2023).
  • At or above world standard in 95 per cent of research fields assessed (ERA 2018).
  • QS Five Stars Plus (highest rating available for tertiary institutions)
  • Ranked second in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021).

Be supported in your ambitions

Dedicated research support

You will receive support throughout your studies from your supervisor, as well as a dedicated Director of Graduate Research.

Industry connections

Connect with local and global industries and create valuable networks that could help market and expand your research project.

Professional development

Enhance your research and transferable skills to boost your career opportunities in academia and other professional settings.

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Resources

Scholarship applications

Read our tips and guidelines to help with your scholarship application.

Supervisor directory

Search our directory of research supervisors.

Scholarships and funding

Learn more about the different scholarships for HDR students.

Our students

Achievements and research from our HDR students.

How to apply

New students

Applications from new students for the RTP scholarship must follow the following steps.

  1. Review the available projects linked above.
  2. Email the Project Lead expressing your interest in the scholarship, detailing how your experience and skills align with the research project and attaching your CV.

The Project Lead will shortlist their preferred applicant and write them a Primary Reference in support of their application.

If you have not been successful as a preferred candidate for your chosen project, you will be notified by the project lead, at which point you are free to review and apply for other available projects.

  1. Once you have your primary reference from a Project Lead, you will need to send the external referee template to an academic or professional referee to complete. All references are confidential and will not be viewed by the applicant and therefore, must be returned directly to the Graduate Research School at HDRSCH-applications@curtin.edu.au by the referee themselves.
  2. Finally, you will need to submit an eApplication for admission into a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) course.

As part of your admission documents you will need to submit a RTP scholarship application form.

Current Curtin HDR students wishing to apply for the RTP Scholarship please see the scholarship webpage.

All Applications close 5.00pm WST 1st September 2020.

How to apply

New students

Applications from new students for the RTP scholarship must follow the following steps.

  1. Review the available projects linked above.
  2. Email the Project Lead expressing your interest in the scholarship, detailing how your experience and skills align with the research project and attaching your CV.

The Project Lead will shortlist their preferred applicant and write them a Primary Reference in support of their application.

If you have not been successful as a preferred candidate for your chosen project, you will be notified by the project lead, at which point you are free to review and apply for other available projects.

  1. Once you have your primary reference from a Project Lead, you will need to send the external referee template to an academic or professional referee to complete. All references are confidential and will not be viewed by the applicant and therefore, must be returned directly to the Graduate Research School at HDRSCH-applications@curtin.edu.au by the referee themselves.
  2. Finally, you will need to submit an eApplication for admission into a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) course.

As part of your admission documents you will need to submit a RTP scholarship application form.

Current Curtin HDR students wishing to apply for the RTP Scholarship please see the scholarship webpage.

All Applications close 5.00pm WST 1st September 2020.
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