The Research Training Program (RTP) provides block grants to higher education providers (HEPs) to support domestic students undertaking research doctorate and research masters degrees, known as higher degrees by research (HDRs). Funding is provided on a calendar year basis.  

Description

Federation University Australia offers Domestic Candidature and RTP Fee-Offset Scholarships to eligible applicants who are either:

• Australian citizens
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders
• Australian permanent residents
• New Zealand citizens

Eligibility and Conditions

General conditions for Federation University HDR Candidature can be found on the Graduate Research School website   

Eligibility to undertake a higher degree by research

Scholarship applicants must also be eligible to undertake a PhD or Master of Philosophy. Verify you can meet eligibility requirements outlined on the Graduate Research School website. If you are applying for ‘Honours equivalence,’ please ensure that you provide detailed information to support your case.

Before applying, please ensure you read through our How to Apply webpage for all necessary information required for a Higher Degree by Research application.