Sydney research admission & RTP scholarships
Research admission and scholarship applications with distinct submission requirements.
Eligibility requirements
Use this checklist as a first review. The provider’s current rules make the final decision.
- An eligible commencing or enrolled higher degree by research student.
- Academic achievement and prior research experience are assessed.
How to apply, step by step
- Confirm the current application cycle
Open the official sources, then verify the intake, eligible degree, citizenship or residence rules, and every deadline.
- Choose the correct route
Select a research degree and prepare the admission application.
- Prepare and submit
Submit all admission documents by the appropriate timeline.
- Complete selection and admission
Submit the separate scholarship application form by its deadline; do not rely on admission submission alone.
- Check the final submission
Confirm every attachment and referee submission was received. Save the application receipt and monitor the official portal and your email.
- Review the written offer
Confirm tuition, stipend, insurance, travel, duration, renewal rules and any conditions before accepting.
Documents to prepare
Exact formats, certification, translations and due dates vary. Follow the current provider instructions.
- Academic transcripts and degree certificate
- Passport or identity document
- Academic CV
- Motivation or research statement
- References, if requested
- Language evidence or an accepted exemption
Official sources
Source review: 6 September 2026. Always confirm later updates on the provider website.