UTS International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTP)
Australian Government scholarship for international research students at UTS: tuition, A$40,500 a year and health cover.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD, Research
Destination
Australia
Funding
Tuition fees, a A$40,500 a year tax-free living allowance (2026 rate) and Overseas Student Health Cover, for up to 3.5 years (PhD) or 2 years (Master by Research).
Eligible applicants
International research students
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Overview
UTS International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTP) is offered by University of Technology Sydney for PhD, Research study in Australia. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMeet the UTS admission requirements for the chosen course
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Living allowance of A$40,500 a year (2026 rate)
Included
Overseas Student Health Cover (single or family)
Included
Tuition fees, a A$40,500 a year tax-free living allowance (2026 rate) and Overseas Student Health Cover, for up to 3.5 years (PhD) or 2 years (Master by Research). Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Overseas students commencing a higher degree by research at UTS.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Outstanding academic achievement and research potential; highly ranked applicants
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- University of Technology Sydney
- Countries
- Australia
Official eligibility summary
Australian Government scholarship for international research students at UTS: tuition, A$40,500 a year and health cover.
Applicant profile
- International research students
Study route
- PhD, Research study in Australia
Current-cycle criteria
- Australian Government scholarship for international research students at UTS: tuition, A$40,500 a year and health cover.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Apply for a UTS higher degree by research.
- 2
Submit the scholarship application with all supporting documents by the round deadline.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual round; applications for the latest round closed on October 7, 2026.
The listed deadline is October 7, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Technology Sydney
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is October 7, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.