International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTP)

Funded by the Australian Government, Department of Education and Training, the International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTP) is open to highly ranked, newly commencing Research Degree students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and research potential. The IRTP covers the tuition fees, the cost of a standard Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the scholarship holder, their spouse and dependants (if any), and a living stipend at the minimum Australian Government established indexed rate. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support for international students pursuing higher degrees by research (Master by Research or PhD) at the University of Technology Sydney. The award covers up to 3.5 years for PhD students and 2 years for Master by Research students, including full tuition fee coverage, a living allowance of $39,000 per annum (tax-free, commencing from 01 January 2026), and overseas health cover for the scholarship holder and their family. Recipients must be overseas students as defined in the Higher Education Support Act 2003 and cannot be receiving equivalent awards exceeding 75% of the IRTP stipend rate.