Research Training Program Stipend - RTPS
Research Training Program Stipend (RTPS) Scholarships are awarded to students of exceptional research potential, enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) course of study, to assist with general living costs.
These scholarships are available to both future and current students enrolled in or applying for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Professional Doctorate course at Swinburne.
Courses eligible
You must be currently enrolled in, or applying for:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Business)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Design)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Information and Communication Technology)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Information Systems)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Law)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
- Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology)
You must meet candidature requirements as set out in their proposed program. Please refer to the website for details.
Eligibility / selection criteria
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria, according to the Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017 are detailed in the RTPS Conditions of Award (attached below).
Selection Criteria
Applications are currently being considered from applicants who:
- meet the entry requirements for a PhD or Professional Doctorate at Swinburne;
- hold a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours (or equivalent);
- are a domestic student (Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident).
Applicants should ensure that they meet one of the following criteria:
- are a prospective PhD or Professional Doctorate candidate OR
- are currently enrolled in a Swinburne PhD or Professional Doctorate for less than two years at the closing date of the application round OR
- have received an offer for candidature for a Swinburne PhD or Professional Doctorate and have not yet enrolled.
Value
- Annual stipend $30,000 (indexed) - 2023 rate
- RTP Allowances (relocation allowance and thesis allowance) as outlined in the RTPS Conditions of Award (below)
How to apply
Applications for the RTPS Scholarship are currently closed.
Information:
Contact
Prospective students:
Call us: (03) 9214 5412
Currently enrolled students:
Graduate Research Office
HDRscholarships@swin.edu.au