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Australian Government (funding); Charles Darwin University (administration)
Charles Darwin University RTP Scholarship 2026/27
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Competitive RTP scholarships for CDU Higher Degree by Research candidates undertaking a PhD or Master by Research; 2026/27 opportunities are project-focused, and the support received can differ by scholarship type and research opportunity.
Do I qualify 7 requirements for everyone + route options
Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- admission Meet CDU academic entry requirements
- language Meet CDU English language entry requirements
- Be invited to apply by the CDU HDR team
- Submit a complete RTP scholarship application by the notified deadline
- Not open to: Applicants receiving equivalent financial support from another source for HDR studies
- enrolment Be enrolled in an accredited HDR course at an Australian Higher Education Provider Exact current official rule
- Demonstrate exceptional research potential to undertake an HDR
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- domestic student
- international student
- degree Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- degree Master by Research
- career stage At least one semester full-time equivalent of research activity at AQF Level 8 or above
- career stage At least 40 credit points of research activity at AQF Level 8 or above
- career stage At least half a semester full-time equivalent of research activity at AQF Level 8 or above
- career stage At least 20 credit points of research activity at AQF Level 8 or above
Preferences and flexible criteria (2)
- Strong academic record and relevant research experience
- Proposed research aligns with CDU strategic research priorities or institutional capabilities
Not open to: receiving equivalent financial support from another source for HDR studies
- Level of study
- Master's, PhD
What's covered Coverage unconfirmed
- Duration
- 2-3 years
- Host country
- Australia
- Host institution
- Charles Darwin University
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What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
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- For an available project-focused opportunity, submit an expression of interest directly to the relevant project supervisor. Required
- For domestic RTP applicants, obtain a successful Principal Supervisor nomination; domestic RTP scholarships are available following nomination and are by invitation only. Required
- Obtain an invitation from the CDU Higher Degree by Research team before submitting a formal RTP scholarship application. Required
- Submit the complete formal RTP scholarship application by the deadline communicated to the applicant. Required
- Deadline
- Deadline unconfirmed
- Application cycle
- Current listing
- Notes
- Formal RTP scholarship applications are by invitation only. CDU's 2026/27 opportunities are attached to pre-approved research projects; availability can differ by project.
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