Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship at CQUniversity
Institution: CQUniversity
Scholarship Name: Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship
Status: Open Now
Scholarship Value: $38,000 per annum
Length: Up to 3 years
Number Available: 5
The Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship at CQUniversity is funded by the Australian Government and supports students undertaking a research higher degree. The scholarship provides funding to assist with living costs while enrolled in an accredited research higher degree course at CQUniversity.
Program Overview
This scholarship is listed as a research funding opportunity at CQUniversity. The page states that the stipend is designed to support living costs for research higher degree students. It also notes that five scholarships are available and that the scholarship length is up to three years.
What the Scholarship Includes
✓ $38,000 per annum
✓ Living cost support while undertaking a research higher degree
✓ Fortnightly stipend payments through the University’s payroll system
The page also explains that domestic students who receive an RTP Stipend Scholarship will be offered an RTP Fees Offset Scholarship. According to the source, this fully extinguishes the candidate’s tuition liability for the period of the Offset Scholarship. A separate application for the RTP Fees Offset Scholarship is not required.
Eligibility Criteria
• The applicant must be a domestic candidate or an overseas candidate enrolled in an accredited research higher degree course at CQUniversity
• To receive an RTP Stipend, the applicant must not be receiving income from another source to support general living costs if that income is greater than 75 per cent of the candidate’s RTP Stipend rate
• Income unrelated to the course of study, or income received for the course but not for supporting general living costs, is not taken into account
• To be eligible for an RTP Fees Offset, the applicant must not be receiving an equivalent Commonwealth scholarship designed to offset research higher degree tuition fees
Selection Criteria
The source states that this is a merit-based scholarship. A Scholarship Assessment Scale with three categories of performance is used to guide allocation.
• Academic achievement and writing skills: 0–20 points
• Quality of research project and alignment with CQUniversity research priority areas: 0–15 points
• Evidence of motivation, research experience, and research environment: 0–15 points
Application Process
There are no direct applications for RTP Scholarships. Applicants are instructed to discuss their interest in a research higher degree scholarship with their supervisory team. Prospective applicants are then invited by the School of Graduate Research to complete an application, based on the recommendation of the supervisory team.
The page also notes that CQUniversity may run more than one assessment round during the calendar year, depending on scholarship availability. These rounds are typically scheduled to close at the end of April and September. However, the source makes clear that the timing and number of rounds cannot be guaranteed and may vary from year to year. Applications remain open throughout the year.
Supporting Documentation
Applications must include all required supporting documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The page specifically lists the following supporting document:
• Written submission
Notification of Outcome
Following the close of each assessment round, applications are reviewed and applicants are notified of the outcome by email. The page also states that applicants will be notified by email when the scholarships have been awarded.
