University of Tasmania

Scholarship Overview

University of Tasmania

UTAS Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships

AWARDS UP TO 193,700MYR
AWARDS UP TO 193,700MYR
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Location:
University of Tasmania
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Course Level:
Postgraduate (Research)
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Field of Study:
All Fields

Criteria

  • To be eligible for an RTP Stipend, a candidate must be either a domestic candidate or an overseas candidate enrolled in an accredited Higher Degree by Research at the University. 
  • In its competitive selection process, the University will give priority to applicants who:
    • hold an Australian or New Zealand bachelor’s degree with first class honours or qualifications and/or research experience deemed equivalent by the University;
    • have a proposed project in an area identified by the University as one of research strength
    • have not already completed a Doctoral degree or equivalent; and/or
    • have not already completed a Master of Research degree or equivalent unless intending to undertake a Doctoral degree

 

  • Claims for relocation allowance must be submitted:

    • once travel has been completed and the award holder has been enrolled;
    • within 6 months of the date of commencement of the award; and
    • via the HDR Relocation Claim form in the Service Portal accompanied by electronic copies of receipts

Highlights

  • To be eligible for an RTP Stipend a candidate must not be receiving income from another source to support the candidate’s general living costs while undertaking their Higher Degree by Research if that income is greater than 75 per cent of the candidate’s RTP Stipend rate.
  • There are no provisions for an extension.
  • Award holders cannot claim for accommodation, rental bond or meal costs as part of the relocation claim.

Awards

Accommodation
Expenses

Full-time candidates receive a stipend at the rate of AUD 31,500 (RM 93,870 - 1 AUD = RM 2.98) Per Annum. The duration of the award is 3 years and 6 months for a Doctoral candidate and 2 years for a Masters candidate.

Candidates may also receive a one-off relocation allowance of up to AUD 2,000  (RM 5,960 - 1 AUD = RM 2.98).

Details

The main objectives of the Research Training Program (RTP) are to:

  • provide flexible funding arrangements to support the training of domestic candidates and overseas
    candidates undertaking Higher Degrees by Research at Australian Higher Education Providers;
  • deliver graduates with the skills required to build careers in academia and other sectors of the labour market;
  • support collaboration between Higher Education Providers and industry and other research endusers; and
  • support overseas candidates undertaking Higher Degrees by Research at Australian Higher Education Providers.

Application

Please consult with your Uni Enrol counsellor during course application.

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Awards up to

193,700MYR

from University of Tasmania


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