Summary
Curtin University offers Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships to support outstanding domestic and international candidates pursuing Higher Degrees by Research (HDR). The scholarship provides funding to cover tuition, living stipends, or allowances to facilitate high-impact research across various disciplines at Curtin University.
PhD Scholarship Announcement: Curtin University Research Training Program, Australia
Overview Details
| Detail Category | Details |
| Scholarship Name | Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship |
| Host Institution | Curtin University |
| Target Audience | Domestic & International Students |
| Degree Level | Higher Degree by Research (HDR / Master’s by Research / PhD) |
| Location | Australia (Perth / Kalgoorlie) |
| Outcome Announcement | November |
| Course Start Date | By March 31 of the following year |
Designation
- HDR Research Candidate / PhD Scholar
Research Area
Research Area: Higher Degree by Research (HDR) opportunities across Aboriginal Studies
, Business & Law
, Health Sciences
, Humanities
, and Science & Engineering.
Location
- Primary Campuses: Boorloo (Perth) and Karlkurla (Kalgoorlie), Western Australia.
Eligibility / Qualification
To be eligible for an RTP Scholarship at Curtin University, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Academic Qualifications: Must meet the entry requirements for a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at Curtin University.
- Prior PhD Holders: Applicants who have previously completed a PhD qualification are not eligible.
- Supervisor Support: Must obtain an endorsed Invitation to Apply from a registered Curtin supervisor.
- For Current Curtin HDR Students:
- Must not currently receive an HDR base stipend.
- Must have confirmed support from their principal supervisor.
- Must maintain a “Good Standing” academic status.
- Must not have exceeded 18 months of full-time equivalent enrolment as of July 1.
Job Description / Roles & Responsibilities
- Conduct high-quality academic research under the guidance of nominated academic supervisors.
- Maintain regular communication and progress reports with the principal research supervisor.
- Complete and defend a research thesis or project within the prescribed timeline.
- Engage in academic activities, seminars, and publish research output where relevant.
How to Apply
- Find a Project & Supervisor: Explore advertised research projects or propose your own research topic and contact a registered Curtin supervisor.
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): Send your EOI to the project lead or Level 1 supervisor between 1 July and 31 July.
- Receive an Invitation to Apply: Secure an endorsed Invitation to Apply for both admission and scholarship from your nominated supervisor by the end of July.
- Arrange Referees: Gather referee details as instructed in your Invitation to Apply (a second referee report is strongly recommended).
- Submit Formal Admission Application: Submit your complete application via the Curtin HDR Application Portal.
Important Dates & Last Date to Apply
- Round Opens: 1 July
- EOI Submission Window: 1 July – 31 July
- Supervisor Invitation Deadline: End of July
- Last Date for Full Admission Application: 31 October
