Eligibility
- Applicants must be an international student at the time of award.
- University of Sydney International Scholarship holders are expected to enrol in a full-time postgraduate research degree.
- Applicants must apply to be considered for RTP Scholarships at the time of their application for admission to their HDR Course and must submit the required supporting material in the manner specified on the Scholarships Office website. Applicants who have already commenced their HDR candidature must apply by completing the application form available on the Scholarships Office website.
Stipend and Allowances
- A student who relocates their place of residence from outside the Sydney Metropolitan area to commence their research degree at the University of Sydney may claim a relocation allowance for eligible expenses. The value of the allowance is up to $1,485 for travel from their home country to Sydney at the commencement of their degree, and up to $1,485 for travel to return to their home country after successful completion of their degree. Costs of relocation may only be claimed for the student’s personal relocation expenses and not for any other person or dependants.
- Reimbursement of up to $420 for Masters candidates and up to $840 for Doctoral candidates will be made for eligible claims for direct costs of producing a thesis in accordance with the University’s thesis allowance claim information.
- Holders of the Scholarship may receive a concurrent award, scholarship or salary to undertake their research degree provided such award, scholarship or salary provides a benefit less than 75% of the Scholarship.