Southern Cross University Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships (RTP) 2026

Southern Cross University offers Australian Government Research Training Program scholarships for Higher Degree by Research candidates (Master’s by Research or PhD). The award provides full tuition offset, a living stipend, and health insurance for eligible domestic and international students, with on-campus, full-time study. The scholarship is merit-based and requires supervisor endorsement and a strong research proposal.

Full tuition fee offset; living stipend; health insurance for international students; duration up to 3 years (PhD) or 2 years (Master’s by Research).

Domestic and international HDR candidates must secure academic supervision at SCU and meet academic and English language requirements; on-campus, full-time study is required.

Identify a research topic and supervisor at SCU, prepare supporting documents, and submit the RTP application form with attachments via the SCU scholarships page.