University of Tasmania 2027 HDR Scholarship Round: RTP and TGRS
University of Tasmania
The University of Tasmania’s 2027 research scholarship round is open to domestic and international applicants through 4 December 2026. RTP and Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships are competitive living-allowance awards; the published 2026 base rate is AUD 34,315 per year, with the 2027 rate indexed later. Tuition treatment differs by applicant status.
The University of Tasmania’s open 2027 higher degree by research scholarship round accepts domestic and international candidates across research areas. Applications opened 1 October and close 4 December 2026. The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) and Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) are awarded competitively based on research potential and help with living costs. Their published 2026 base rate is AUD 34,315 per year and is indexed each January; the 2027 rate is not yet stated here. RTP PhD stipends can run up to 3.5 years and research master’s stipends up to 2 years. Domestic HDR tuition fees are covered through an RTP fee offset; international applicants may need to pay tuition unless separately awarded a fee offset or waiver. A relocation allowance up to AUD 2,000 may be available under RTP. Applicants must choose a project, contact the supervisor and submit the university’s required support form and research proposal.
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Recorded source check: October 20, 2026. A stored check date does not guarantee that every field is complete or still current. Compare the provider, eligibility, funding and deadline with the live official call before applying.
Benefits
Competitive RTP or TGRS living allowance: AUD 34,315 per year at the published 2026 rate, indexed annually; 2027 rate to be confirmed. Domestic research tuition is offset. International tuition waiver may be awarded competitively. RTP relocation allowance may cover up to AUD 2,000. Overseas health cover, visa costs and the student services fee are not covered by the base RTP award.
Eligibility summary
Open 2027 round for domestic and international higher degree by research applicants. Candidates must meet UTAS admission and project-specific criteria, choose a project and secure supervisory support. Scholarship selection is competitive; an RTP or TGRS stipend and any international tuition waiver are not automatic.
Requirements
Choose one advertised research project, discuss fit with its supervisor, and obtain the signed Supervisory Support form. Prepare an approximately two-page research proposal with the supervisor. Check the project’s own closing date as well as the 4 December scholarship round cutoff.
Documents required
Passport copy, signed Supervisory Support form, research proposal, qualifications and certified transcripts for previous study, relevant thesis, CV with two referees, and English-language evidence when required.
Language/test requirements
How to submit applications
Official open round for 2027 commencement: 1 Oct–4 Dec 2026; University says applications close 11:59 p.m. AEST. Check individual project deadline too. The AUD 34,315 stipend is the 2026 rate; 2027 rate is indexed but not yet specified. RTP/TGRS stipends and international fee waivers are competitive.
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