University of Tasmania Australia
Scholarships for research degrees
Scholarships are awarded competitively according to academic standing, work history, prior education, and other pertinent achievements. New applicants in strategic research fields will get the priority.
There are scholarships available to cover some or all of the following;
- living allowance
- tuition fees
- relocation allowance
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships
Given out on a competitive basis to students with outstanding research potential to help with living expenses as they pursue a higher degree through research. Allowance for Living
AUD 32,192 per annum (2024 rate). This rate is indexed annually on 1 January. |
Standard Duration
PhD: three years, with no chance of extension. It is crucial to understand that the scholarship’s duration is shorter than the four-year maximum application period.
Masters: 2 years with no extension available.
Tuition Fees
International: International HDR applicants must pay tuition fees for the duration of their research degree unless they have been granted a tuition fee scholarship. Candidates from abroad must pay an annual fee.
Relocation Allowance
Up to AUD 2,000 in RTP Allowance can be used to help with the costs of moving to Tasmania to pursue a Higher Degree in Research.
Eligibility & Conditions of Award
For detailed information about eligibility and conditions of the award please see the University;
Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS)
All University of Tasmania research fields are eligible to apply for Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships, which will be for candidates with a strong aptitude for research.
Living Allowance
USD 32,192 annually (2024 exchange rate). The university updates this rate every year on January 1st.
Standard Duration
PhD: 3.5 years, with no possibility of extension. It is crucial to understand that the scholarship’s duration is shorter than the four-year maximum application period.
Masters: 2 years with no extension available.
Tuition Fees
International: International HDR applicants must pay tuition fees for the duration of their research degree unless they get a tuition fee scholarship. Candidates from abroad must pay an annual fee.
Eligibility & Conditions of Award
For further details about eligibility and award conditions, please see the University.