The Australian Government Research Training Program Award (AGRTP) is a stipend intended to cover some living expenses.
The AGRTP are funded by the Department of Education and Training and are available to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.
The University of Wollongong has a limited number of AGRTPs, which are allocated based on merit each year. They are available to Doctoral and Master of Philosophy candidates only.
Faculty: 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 area: Humanities & Social Inquiry, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Accounting Finance & Economics, Health, Computer Science & Information Technology, Literature & Language, Law, Management, Marketing, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy, Chemistry
Student type: Domestic students
Student status: Future Students
Scholarship amount
2024 stipend: $34,000* non-taxable * Stipends are indexed annually
Duration
Three and a half (3.5) years full-time for Doctoral candidates and two (2) years for Masters of Philosophy.
Application process
To apply for an AGRTP, please follow the directions when you apply for your degree at UOW Apply Online.
Successful students will be expected to commence their AGRTP in the Autumn session following application.
Eligibility requirements
Students commencing Doctoral degrees and Master of Philosophy.
Application closing date
3 October, each year.
Contact information
Graduate Research School