Applications are invited for the International Research Scholarship by University of Sydney 2025. Apply at the earliest.

About the University of Sydney  

The University of Sydney, also known as Sydney University, or informally Sydney Uni, is a public research university located in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and is one of the country’s six sandstone universities. The Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships and equivalent university scholarships provide financial support to domestic and international postgraduate research students.

International Research Scholarship by University of Sydney 2025
International Research Scholarship by University of Sydney 2025

Important Information


Scholarship		Eligibility and award processBenefitsTerms and Conditions
RTP Stipend ScholarshipDomestic and international studentsCommencing or enrolled in a higher degree by researchCompetitively awarded$41,753 p.a. stipend (2025 rate)Relocation and thesis allowanceRTP Stipend (domestic) (pdf, 193kb)RTP Stipend (international) (pdf, 180kb)
RTP Fee Offset International studentsCommencing or enrolled in a higher degree by researchThose awarded with a RTP Stipend Scholarship will automatically be awarded this scholarship100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods.Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) RTP Fee Offset (pdf, 209kb)
University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS)International studentsCommencing or enrolled in a higher degree by researchCompetitively awarded $41,753 p.a. stipend (2025 rate)Relocation and thesis allowance USYDIS (pdf, 209kb)
University of Sydney Tuition Fee ScholarshipInternational studentsCommencing or enrolled in a higher degree by researchThose awarded with a USYDIS will automatically be awarded this scholarship100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods.
International Tuition Fee Scholarship (pdf, 246kb)

Important Dates

Scholarship Commencing research periodSubmission deadlineOutcomes 
received from
Research Period 1 and 2, 202612 September 202521 November 2025
Research Period 3 and 4, 202619 December 2025February 2026 (Estimate)

Eligibility: International Scholarship

You must:

  • be a commencing or enrolled international student
  • have an outstanding record of academic achievement and research potential

How to apply?

  • To be considered for a RTP scholarship and equivalent University scholarships, you must:
  • Commencing Students: 
    • Apply for admission and submit all required documentation for admission to a higher degree by research through Sydney Courses by the deadlines outlined in the Application and Award Timeline tables below, and
    •  Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines outlined in the Application and Award Timeline tables below.

Click here to view the official notification of University of Sydney International Research Scholarship 2025

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