The University of Sydney offers a suite of fully-funded stipends and fee-offset scholarships to support both domestic and international Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students.
Key Scholarship Options
| Scholarship | Who’s Eligible | Benefits (2025 Rates) |
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| RTP Stipend | Domestic & international HDR students | – AUD 41,753 p.a. stipend – Relocation & thesis allowances |
| RTP Fee Offset | International HDR students awarded RTP Stipend | – 100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods – Overseas Student Health Cover |
| USyd International Stipend (USYDIS) | International HDR students (competitive) | – AUD 41,753 p.a. stipend – Relocation & thesis allowances |
| USyd Tuition Fee Scholarship | International HDR students awarded USYDIS | – 100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods – Overseas Student Health Cover |
| USyd Postgraduate Awards (UPA) | Domestic HDR students (competitive) | – AUD 41,753 p.a. stipend – Relocation & thesis allowances |
Eligibility
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Must be commencing or enrolled in an HDR (PhD or MPhil) at USyd
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Outstanding academic record & research experience
Important Dates & Deadlines
| Research Period | Domestic Submission Deadline | Domestic Outcomes By | International Submission Deadline | International Outcomes By |
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| RP 3 & 4, 2025 | 5 May 2025 | 24 June 2025 | 17 Dec 2024 | 19 Mar 2025 |
| RP 1 & 2, 2026 | 10 Oct 2025 | 9 Jan 2026 | 12 Sep 2025 | 2 Dec 2025 |
| RP 3 & 4, 2026 | 19 Dec 2025 (appx.) | Mar 2026 (est.) | 19 Dec 2025 (appx.) | Mar 2026 (est.) |
(RP = Research Period; further rounds for RPs 1&2 2025 and international RP 1&2 2025 are closed.)
How to Apply
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Commencing students:
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Apply for admission to your HDR program via Sydney Courses by the relevant deadline.
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Submit the RTP scholarship application form by the same deadline.
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Currently enrolled students:
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Ensure you remain enrolled in an HDR.
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Submit the RTP scholarship application form by the deadline above.
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Attach required documents as specified in the application form and upload via the Scholarships portal.
For full details on application procedures, selection process, and templates:
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HDR Scholarship Selection Process & FAQs
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Research Experience Evidence Template & Guide.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri-web. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the University of Sydney’s official HDR scholarships page for complete program details and verified application instructions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to exercise due diligence before submitting any personal or sensitive information
To apply for this job please visit www.sydney.edu.au.