University of Tasmania Australia
Scholarships for research degrees
Scholarships are allocated competitively depending on academic merit, experience, prior learning, and other relevant attainments. New candidates in strategic research areas will get priority.
There are scholarships available to cover some or all of the following;
- living allowance
- tuition fees
- relocation allowance
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships
Awarded competitively to students of exceptional research potential to assist with living costs while undertaking a Higher Degree by Research. Living Allowance
| AUD $32,192 per annum (2024 rate). This rate is indexed annually on 1st January. |
Standard Duration
PhD: 3.5 years with no extension available. It is important to be aware that the duration of the scholarship is less than the maximum length of candidature which is 4 years.
Masters: 2 years with no extension available.
Tuition Fees
International: Unless a Tuition Fee Scholarship has been awarded, international HDR candidates are charged tuition fees for the duration of their research degree. International candidates pay an annual fee
Relocation Allowance
The RTP Allowance can assist with costs associated with relocating to Tasmania to undertake a Higher Degree by Research up to AUD $2,000.
Eligibility & Conditions of Award
For detailed information about eligibility and conditions of award please see the University;
Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS)
Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships are available across all research disciplines at the University of Tasmania and will be available to applicants with demonstrated research ability.
Living Allowance
AUD $32,192 per annum (2024 rate). This rate is indexed annually on 1st January.
Standard Duration
PhD: 3.5 years with no extension available. It is important to be aware that the duration of the scholarship is less than the maximum length of candidature which is 4 years.
Masters: 2 years with no extension available.
Tuition Fees
International: Unless a student gets a tuition Fee Scholarship, international HDR candidates have to pay tuition fees for the duration of their research degree. International candidates pay an annual fee
Eligibility & Conditions of Award
For detailed information about eligibility and conditions of the award please see the University
