Job Description

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Looking for a world-class research opportunity in Australia with complete financial support? The Charles Darwin University RTP Scholarship 2027 offers international and domestic students the chance to pursue a Master’s by Research or a PhD by Research at one of Australia’s top universities.

Why Choose Charles Darwin University?

Charles Darwin University is a rising research-intensive university ranked Top 300 globally. With a strong focus on sustainability, Indigenous leadership, and innovation, CDU provides world-class research supervision and an inclusive international community.

Scholarship Overview

  • Host University: Charles Darwin University (CDU)
  • Location: Australia
  • Degree Levels: Master’s by Research, PhD by Research
  • Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
  • Eligible Nationalities: All national and international students
  • Application Deadline:
  • International Applicants: 30 September 2026
    • Domestic Applicants: 31 October 2026

Financial Benefits

  • Full University Tuition Fee coverage
  • Annual Stipend: AUD $34,190 (2025 rate) tax-free for full-time students
  • Free Accommodation or relocation allowance (up to AUD $2,500 for international students)
  • Paid Sick Leave and Maternity Leave
  • No application fee

Available Fields of Study

Almost all academic disciplines and research areas are available at CDU. These include but are not limited to:

  • Engineering
  • Science and Environment
  • Health
  • Indigenous Knowledge
  • Education
  • IT and Computer Science
  • Business and Law
  • Humanities and Social Sciences

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the CDU RTP Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Hold citizenship of any country (domestic or international)
  • For Master’s: Hold an undergraduate degree with First or Second Class Honours
  • For PhD: Hold a Master’s degree with a substantial research component or equivalent
  • Submit all required documents in English
  • Obtain a letter of support from a CDU academic supervisor
  • Meet CDU’s English language proficiency standards (TOEFL/IELTS)
  • Not receive any equivalent scholarship exceeding 75% of the RTP stipend rate

Important Dates & Deadlines

Application Step International Applicants Domestic Applicants
Complete Admission Application 1 September 2026 1 October 2026
RTP Scholarship Application Deadline 30 September 2026 31 October 2026
Scholarship Results Announcement Mid-November 2027 Mid-December 2026
Program Start Jan–March 2027 Jan–March 2027

Required Documents

  • Academic Transcripts & Degree Certificates
  • Two Academic Recommendation Letters
  • Detailed CV / Resume
  • Research Proposal
  • English Proficiency Test (IELTS/TOEFL)
  • Supervisor Acceptance Letter from CDU
  • Thesis copy or publications (for PhD applicants)
  • Any other supporting documents

How to Apply?

  1. Secure a Supervisor: Contact a CDU academic and obtain a written acceptance
  2. Apply for Admission to a Research program at CDU
  3. Once admitted, you will be automatically considered for the RTP Scholarship
  4. There is no separate application form or application fee

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