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# Australian Government Research Training Program scholarships

**Source**: https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/australian-government-research-training-program.html
**Parent**: https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/domestic/postgraduate-research/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander.html

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## Research Training Program (RTP) and equivalent University Scholarships

Scholarships for students pursuing higher degree by research

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Be sure to read the related documents before starting your application.

### Before you apply

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## Preliminary requirements

Title : Higher degree

Description : You must be a commencing or enrolled domestic or international higher degree by research student.

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Title : Previous experience

Description : You must have an outstanding record of academic achievement and previous research experience.

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## How to apply

To be considered for a RTP scholarship and equivalent University scholarships, you must:

### Commencing students

1. Apply for admission and submit all required documentation for admission to a higher degree by research through  by the deadlines outlined in the 'Application and award timeline' table – these differ for  and [international students](/scholarships/australian-government-research-training-program/rtp-international.html#timeline).
2. Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines.

### Currently enrolled students

1. Be currently enrolled in a higher degree by research.
2. Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines.

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[Submit RTP form](https://sydneyuniversity.formstack.com/forms/rtpapp)

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## Related documents

Please read these documents thoroughly before you start your scholarship application.

- [HDR scholarship selection process (pdf, 221KB)](https://sydney.edu.au/content/dam/corporate/documents/scholarships/rtp-scholarships-/hdr-selection-process.pdf)
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- [Research experience evidence template (doc, 104KB)](https://www.sydney.edu.au/content/dam/corporate/documents/scholarships/rtp-scholarships-/research-experience-evidence-template.docx)
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- [Research experience information and appendix guide (doc, 66KB)](https://www.sydney.edu.au/content/dam/corporate/documents/scholarships/rtp-scholarships-/research_experience_information_and_appendix_guide.pdf)
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- [Frequently asked questions (FAQs)](/scholarships/australian-government-research-training-program/faqs.html)
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