If you’re a student with big research ambitions and a hunger for discovery, then here’s an exciting scholarship you should absolutely check out. The Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship at the University of Wollongong (UOW) offers both domestic and international students the chance to pursue higher research degrees with generous financial support. Whether you’re planning to undertake a Doctoral degree or a Master of Philosophy, this is your moment to apply and shine.
Benefits of the AGRTP Scholarship
The AGRTP Stipend Scholarship is designed to ease the financial burden on research students, allowing them to focus fully on their academic goals and here’s what’s included:
- Annual stipend of AUD $35,522 (2025 rate) – tax-free for full-time students
- Duration:
- Up to 3.5 years for Doctoral candidates
- 2 years for Master of Philosophy students
- Living cost support to help with day-to-day expenses
- Annual indexation of stipend to keep pace with living costs
The scholarship is highly competitive and awarded based on academic merit, research potential, and alignment with university priorities.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be commencing either a Doctoral degree (PhD) or a Master of Philosophy at the University of Wollongong
- Be either a domestic student (Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident) or an international applicant
- Apply for a full-time on-campus research degree
- Meet all the admission requirements for your chosen research program
Whether you’re a current UOW student looking to transition into a research degree or a future student planning to begin your research journey, you’re eligible to apply.
Courses & Fields of Study Offered
The AGRTP is open to research students across a wide range of disciplines offered at UOW, covering the following faculties and study areas:
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
- Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
- Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Study areas include: Education, Medical Science, Engineering, Computer Science & IT, Psychology, Nursing, Law, Marketing, Management, Creative Arts, Humanities, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Social Sciences, and many more.
If your passion lies in research and your field is offered at UOW, this scholarship could be your perfect fit.
Application Timeline
The last date to apply for the Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship at the University of Wollongong is 23 May 2025 for international students whereas for domestic students application window will close on 3 October 2025.
