The University of Western Australia (UWA) RTP Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded scholarship for domestic and international students pursuing Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programmes in Australia.
Supported by the Australian Government, the University of Western Australia, and external funding partners, the scholarship covers tuition fees, provides a generous living stipend, and offers research funding to outstanding research students.
University of Western Australia RTP Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Host Institution: University of Western Australia (UWA)
- Study Level: Master’s by Research, PhD
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Living Stipend: AUD $38,110 per year
- Research Allowance: AUD $1,500 per year
- Application Deadline: Varies by programme and scholarship round
About the University of Western Australia RTP Scholarship
The UWA International RTP Scholarships support students undertaking Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programmes at the University of Western Australia.
The scholarships are funded through the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) as well as university and external scholarship schemes. They are designed to develop highly skilled researchers by providing financial support throughout their research studies.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants may receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage.
- Annual living stipend of AUD $38,110.
- Research allowance of AUD $1,500 per year for up to three years.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for eligible international students.
- Access to additional travel and relocation support where applicable.
- Opportunity to conduct research at one of Australia’s leading research universities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Meet the admission requirements for a UWA Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programme.
- Meet UWA’s English language proficiency requirements before the application deadline.
- Be available to commence their research programme during the advertised scholarship intake.
- Meet any additional programme-specific admission requirements.
Selection Criteria
Applications are assessed competitively based on:
- Academic excellence.
- Research potential demonstrated through previous research experience.
- Research publications or other research-related achievements.
- Availability of suitable supervisors.
- Availability of research facilities, equipment, funding, and institutional resources.
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Western Australia RTP Scholarship:
- Visit the official UWA research scholarships webpage.
- Select an eligible Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programme.
- Confirm that you meet the admission and scholarship eligibility requirements.
- Identify and contact a suitable research supervisor.
- Prepare all required supporting documents.
- Complete and submit your HDR admission and scholarship application before the applicable deadline.
- Eligible applicants will be considered through UWA’s competitive scholarship selection process.