2025 Australian Government Research Training Program

About Australian Government Research Training

The Australian Government Research Training is awarded to candidates who demonstrate outstanding aptitude for independent research. AGRTPS are considered on the basis of academic merit, academic research training and research indicators and performance

The Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships (AGRTPS) (International) are specifically intended to support international students to undertake a Higher Degree by research at Flinders University. The AGRTPS includes an international tuition fee offset, a living stipend and Overseas Health Care cover.

The Scholarship is open to International Students.

Overseas citizens (excluding NZ) who do not hold Australian citizenship/permanent residency/NZ citizenship.
Enrolling in a designated research concentration area.
Meeting all HDR admission requirements, including English proficiency (proof required with application).

Meet the Admission Requirements.
Please check the conditions of the Award
Also, check the list of documents required for the scholarship.

Master Programs

Master of Arts
Master of Business

Master of Clinical Education by Research (includes coursework)
Master of Engineering
Master of Health and Clinical Research (includes coursework)

Master of Laws
Master of Science
Master of Surgery

PhD Programs

Clinical Psychology
Clinical (unclear field, possibly specify further)

Computing, Information Technology or Mathematics
Creative and Performing Arts
Criminology

Digital Health
Education
Engineering

Environmental Sciences
Government and International Relations
Health Emergencies and Health Security

Public Health and Rural and Remote Health
History, Archaeology, Geography, and Indigenous Studies
Language, Literature, and Culture

Law
Medical Biosciences
Palliative Care, Death and Dying

Psychology
Self-care and Caring
Social Sciences

Social Work

Summary of the 2025 Australian Government Research Training Program

Type: Masters, PhD scholarships

Country to study: Australia
School to study: Flinders University
Sponsored by: Australian Government

Duration: 3 Years for PhD, 2 Years for Master’s
Eligible Countries: All

Australian Government Research Training Benefits

Full Tuition Fees

Stipend of $35,010/Year
Airfare Tickets
Thesis Allowance

Overseas Health Insurance

Required Documents

Academic Transcripts

Research Proposal
Academic Referee’s Confidential Report (sent by referees)
Curriculum Vitae

Application Procedures for the 2025 Australian Government Research Training Program

Contact the Supervisor and obtain their informal agreement to supervise you.
Upload the supervisor agreement in the online application form. Applications without a supervisor will not be considered.
Apply for admission to a Higher Degree by Research (Master’s or PhD). If you already have an offer for admission, no further admission application is needed. International applicants apply for admission via Studylink.

After submitting your admission application, you will receive a Flinders student ID.
Activate your account using your Student ID and date of birth.
Upon activation, you will receive a Flinders Authentication Name (FAN), which you will use to submit your application for the international HDR scholarship group.