Imagine pursuing your passion for research at a globally recognized university while enjoying full financial support—Flinders University in Adelaide is offering the prestigious Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTPS) for international students in 2025.↚
Elevate Your Research Journey with Flinders University’s AGRTPS Scholarship 2025
This transformative opportunity supports your Higher Degree by Research (PhD or Master's) with full international tuition coverage, a generous annual tax-free stipend, and more.
Scholarship Highlights
The AGRTPS provides a stipend of AUD 35,010 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate), paid fortnightly alongside full tuition fee offset for up to 3.5 years for doctoral programs or 2 years for research master’s degreesRelocation support includes up to AUD 1,485 to help with travel and settlement expenses
Comprehensive Overseas Student Health Cover is included
Who Should Apply
Open to international applicants (excluding Australia and New Zealand citizens) beginning full-time doctoral or research master’s programs at Flinders for the first time in 2025Candidates must show strong academic performance, research potential, and align with a Flinders research concentration
A competitive publication record—including up to five peer-reviewed works—is strongly advised; successful applicants often have maximized publication scores
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What Makes It Competitive
Only up to six international AGRTPS awards are granted annually, making the selection highly competitiveApplicants must secure backing from a Flinders academic staff member before applying
High academic merit (top 11–15%) and a strong research training background are required
Why This Scholarship Matters
You’ll gain financial freedom to focus entirely on your research without worrying about fees, healthcare, or basic living expenses
You'll join a diverse, world-class research community in Adelaide with real-world impact and professional development structures
This scholarship provides a springboard toward academic and professional excellence on a global stage
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How to Apply
Step 1: Reach out to a potential supervisor at Flinders and secure informal agreement to oversee your projectStep 2: Submit your HDR admission application via Flinders' online portal after May 23, 2025
Step 3: Complete the separate scholarship application during the Main Scholarship Round (open from May 23 to August 18, 2025
Step 4: Upload essential documents: research proposal, CV, academic transcripts, evidence of publication, proof of English proficiency, supervisor support, and referee reports