Apply now for the University of Sydney AGRTP Scholarships 2026: full tuition, AUD 40,109 stipend, OSHC & thesis allowance – open for international & domestic HDR students.
The University of Sydney AGRTP Scholarship 2026 (Australian Government Research Training Program) is now open for international and domestic applicants. This prestigious, fully funded award supports outstanding research students pursuing a Master’s by Research or PhD at one of Australia’s highest-ranked universities The scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver, annual stipend, OSHC, and comprehensive research allowances, making it one of the most competitive research scholarships in the region.
About the Scholarship
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Country: Australia
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University: University of Sydney
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Status: Open for international and domestic students
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IELTS: Required if previous qualification is not in English
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Duration: Up to 3.5 years for PhD; up to 2 years for Master’s by Research
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Deadline:
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12 September 2025 (Research Period 1 & 2 – 2026 intake)
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19 December 2025 (Research Period 3 & 4 – 2026 intake)
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Financial Coverage Includes:
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Annual stipend of approx. AUD 40,109
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Full tuition fee offset
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Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international applicants
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Relocation allowance
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Thesis allowance
Admission Announcement Date
The application cycle for the 2026 AGRTP Scholarship follows the standard HDR (Higher Degree Research) timeline:
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First-round deadline: 12 September 2025
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Second-round deadline: 19 December 2025
Offers are typically announced within 8–12 weeks after submission.
Eligibility Criteria of Each Program
Master’s by Research Eligibility
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A recognized Bachelor’s degree with strong academic standing
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Demonstrated research capabilities
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A confirmed supervisor from the University of Sydney
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English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) if required
PhD Program Eligibility
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A Master’s degree or equivalent research experience
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Strong research background and a competitive research proposal
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Supervisor availability and confirmation
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English proficiency requirement if previous studies were not in English
How to Apply for University of Sydney AGRTP Scholarships
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Select Your Research Program
Browse the University of Sydney’s research programs and choose your preferred HDR course. -
Find & Contact a Supervisor
Identify potential supervisors in your research discipline and seek their confirmation. -
Prepare Application Documents
Compile all required documents including proposal, CV, academic records, and referee reports. -
Submit HDR Application
Apply through the University of Sydney Application Portal. -
Automatic Scholarship Consideration
All eligible HDR applicants are automatically considered for the AGRTP Scholarship — no separate application required.
Programs Offered
The AGRTP Scholarship covers all Higher Degree by Research (HDR) fields, including:
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Science & Engineering
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Arts & Humanities
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Social Sciences
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Education
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Business
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Medical & Health Sciences
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Computing & IT
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Environmental Science
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Agriculture & Veterinary Science
Both Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs are eligible.
Application Procedure
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Choose your research program
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Prepare and finalize your research proposal
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Contact and secure a supervisor
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Submit online application for HDR admission
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Attach all required documents
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Submit before the relevant deadline
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Await scholarship assessment and offer outcome
Required Documents
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Research proposal
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CV / Resume
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Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts
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Supervisor acceptance / confirmation
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Proof of English proficiency
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Academic referee reports
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Passport or ID copy
Last Date to Apply
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12 September 2025 – For 2026 Research Period 1 & 2
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19 December 2025 – For 2026 Research Period 3 & 4