Australian Government RTP Scholarship 2025 | Fully Funded PhD at Flinders University

Looking to pursue a fully funded PhD in Australia? Applications are now open for the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTPS) 2025, a fully funded scholarship for international students at Flinders University. This prestigious scholarship provides full tuition coverage, a generous tax-free stipend, relocation support, and health insurance – making it one of the most competitive and sought-after PhD scholarships in Australia.

Australian Government RTP Scholarship – Overview

Host Country: Australia
University: Flinders University
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Degree Level: PhD (Higher Degrees by Research)
Scholarship Name: Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (International)
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Scholarship Value: AUD $35,010/year (tax-free stipend)
Closing Date: 18 August 2025

What Does the AGRTPS Scholarship in Australia Cover?

Tax-free living allowance of AUD $35,010/year (2025 rate)
Full tuition fee offset for up to 4 years
Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the program
Relocation grant of up to AUD $1,485 for travel and setup expenses (with receipts)

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the AGRTPS (International) at Flinders University, applicants must:

Be a citizen of any country other than Australia or New Zealand
Not hold Australian permanent residency
Intend to commence a full-time PhD program in 2025
Have an excellent academic record with prior research experience
Meet English language proficiency requirements
Be applying in an area of research concentration supported by Flinders University
Secure a potential supervisor at Flinders prior to application

Eligible Fields of Study in Australia

Flinders University offers international research candidates the opportunity to pursue their PhD in a wide range of disciplines under the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTPS). These fields align with Flinders’ research strengths and national priorities:

Business
Creative Arts
Education
Engineering
Environment
Government & Public Policy
Health Sciences
Humanities
Information Technology (IT)
Law & Legal Studies
Medicine
Nursing & Midwifery
Psychology
Public Health
Science & Innovation
Social Sciences
Social Work & Community Services

How to Apply for the Australian Government Scholarship?

Follow these steps to apply:

Step 1: Find the Research Supervisor to support the scholarship application

Click Here to find the Research Supervisor at Flinders University

Step 2: Apply for PhD Admission

Click here to Apply for the Admission in Australia at Flinders University

Step 3: Get Your Student ID: Once registered, you’ll receive a Flinders Student ID

Step 4: Apply for AGRTPS

Activate your student account (Click Here to Activate Your Account)
Log into the Student System (OKTA)
Navigate to My Scholarship > Create New Scholarship Application
Select International RHD Scholarship Group (2025)

Required Documents

All documents must be in English and uploaded in PDF format. The required application components include:

Academic CV with research experience & full list of publications
Certified academic transcripts and degree certificates
A 500-word research proposal
Evidence of published work (up to 5 peer-reviewed publications with coversheets)
Two confidential academic referee reports
Proof of supervisor support from a Flinders University academic
Evidence of English language proficiency

Apply Now for AGRTPS Scholarship at Flinders University

If you’re ready to take your research career global, the Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTPS) at Flinders University is your gateway to an impactful PhD experience. Join a vibrant research community and work alongside world-class supervisors in Adelaide.