Status: Open About this scholarship<\/strong> These scholarships are funded by the Australian Government and cover one or more of the following types of support:<\/p>\n Tuition fees offset for up to 4 years (full time load) depending of course and mode of study; Student type<\/strong> The 2020 value will be released by the Australian Government in October 2019.<\/p>\n Scholarship Details<\/strong> Application process<\/strong> RTP2020 Competitve Scholarship Applications will open 15th July 2019.<\/em><\/p>\n Applications are invited from suitably qualified students to apply for an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships to undertake a Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) at Curtin University. The purpose of the RTP Scholarship is to attract top quality postgraduate students to the University so they can receive high quality research training that will contribute to the research and educational excellence of the university.<\/p>\n These scholarships are funded by the Australian Government and cover one or more of the following types of support:<\/p>\n Assessment Criteria<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Applicants will be assessed against the following metrics:<\/p>\n Further information on the assessment process can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Eligibility Criteria<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n To be eligible to apply you must:<\/strong><\/p>\n Applications Close:\u00a0<\/strong>5pm WST Sunday 1st<\/sup>\u00a0September 2019<\/p>\n How to apply<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Step 1.<\/strong>\u00a0Check your eligibility.<\/p>\n Step 2.<\/strong>\u00a0Submit a request for admission into Curtin University via eApplications. You will need to complete this step prior to submitting your scholarship application in order to be given a student ID number.<\/p>\n Note: Applicants who only want admission into Curtin University ONLY when they will also be awarded a RTP Scholarship must indicate this on their eApplication for admission and scholarship application. If you are unsuccessful in being shortlisted for this scholarship, your application for admission will not be progressed. Selecting this option may delay the notification of the outcome of your application for admission.<\/em><\/p>\n Step 3.\u00a0<\/strong>Read the\u00a0RTP2020 Instructions for Applicants document<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and follow the instructions on how to prepare your application documents.<\/p>\n Document Templates<\/strong>\u00a0(follow the naming conventions detailed in the instructions for applicants):<\/strong><\/p>\n What happens next? We do not provide up-dates on the progression of your applications until the final rankings are determined. This will be no earlier than the 2nd week in December 2019. You can contact your Curtin Supervisor for additional information however the Graduate Research School is unable to provide direct feedback during the assessment period, further questions can be addressed by reading our\u00a0Research Training Program \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions for students.<\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This is highly competitive and the success rate is less than 20% Domestic and 10% for international candidates. \u00a0There is a reserve list for highly ranking applicants who may be forwarded a scholarship opportunity if any first round awardees decline their offer. You will be informed of the success of your application and if you have been placed on the reserve list.<\/p>\n Enrolment Requirements
\nApplications open: 15\/07\/2019
\nApplications close: 1\/09\/2019
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\nDescription\/Applicant information<\/strong>
\nApplications are invited from suitably qualified students to apply for an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships to undertake a Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) at Curtin University. The purpose of the RTP Scholarship is to attract top quality postgraduate students to the University so they can receive high quality research training that will contribute to the research and educational excellence of the university.<\/p>\n
\nA stipend to assist students with their living costs while undertaking HDR study; and\/or
\nAn RTP allowance to assist students with ancillary costs which may include:
\nfor overseas students, a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the Commonwealth Department of Health which covers the student and may cover their spouse and any dependants;<\/strong>
\nRelocation costs to undertake a HDR at Curtin University; and\/or
\nHDR thesis printing and applicable publication costs.<\/p>\n
\nCurrent Students
\nFuture Students
\nFaculty
\nCentre for Aboriginal Studies
\nFaculty of Business and Law
\nFaculty of Health Sciences
\nFaculty of Humanities
\nFaculty of Science & Engineering
\nScience courses
\nEngineering courses
\nWestern Australian School of Mines (WASM)
\nCourse type
\nHigher Degree by Research
\nCitizenship
\nAustralian Citizen
\nAustralian Permanent Resident
\nNew Zealand Citizen
\nPermanent Humanitarian Visa
\nInternational Student
\nScholarship base
\nMerit Based
\nValue
\nThe 2019 value of the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) was $27,596 pa (indexed annually).<\/p>\n
\nEligibility criteria<\/strong>
\nTo be eligible to apply you must:
\nBe a current or future student, either domestic or international; and Satisfy the entry requirements or be already admitted into a Masters by Research or Research Doctorate at Curtin University including meeting the Curtin University English proficiency levels.<\/p>\n
\nApplicants will be assessed against the following metrics:
\n<\/strong>Basis of admission
\nAcademic qualifications
\nAchievement of candidacy
\nWork-related research experience
\nAcademic accomplishments
\nResearch and creative outputs of demonstrable quality
\nReferee report; and Strategic aligned projects.<\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/strong>Your application will be assessed through a competitive selection process and first round offers will be made by December. Reserve list candidates will be notified in January.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Enquiries<\/strong>
\nFor further information please contact:
\nGraduate Research School
\nEmail: ROC.GRS@curtin.edu.au<\/strong><\/a>
\nPhone: +61 8 9266 3337<\/p>\n