AGRTP International Full-Time Scholarship

AGRTP International Scholarships are generally for full-time study towards higher degrees by research. These scholarships are highly competitive, and only applicants who meet the following eligibility criteria will be considered:

• Commencing a Charles Sturt University HDR program or currently enrolled
• Enrolling/enrolled as a full-time candidate who will be studying on a Charles Sturt University campus

AGRTP International Scholarships will not be available to those who:

• Are enrolled concurrently in any other program unless it is essential to the success of the HDR or exceptional circumstances exist and are approved.
• Are receiving another Commonwealth-funded postgraduate research scholarship

Charles Sturt will rank scholarship applicants according to specified criteria. See the Scholarship Application Guide for further details.

Stipend Full-Time: $35,000 annually (2024 rate), payable in fortnightly instalments to a nominated Australian bank account.

Tuition Fees: Scholarship candidates are exempt from fees for a period equivalent to three years (six sessions) for PhD/Research Doctorate OR two years (four sessions) for Research Masters at full-time study.

Operating Funds: Scholarship candidates are allocated an allowance to assist with the reimbursement of costs associated with a candidate’s research.

Relocation Allowance: Scholarship candidates may be eligible to receive a relocation allowance for the cost of relocating themselves, their spouse, and dependants to a Charles Sturt campus to a maximum of AUD $5,000.

Health insurance: All International students studying in Australia are required to purchase and maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). An AGRTP International Scholarship covers the cost of a standard OSHC policy for the candidate for three years full-time equivalent. This scholarship does not cover the cost of OSHC for dependents.

AGRTP International Scholarships are normally tenable for three years for Research Doctorate studies and two years for Research Masters studies, subject to satisfactory progress

An extension of up to six months may be granted for Research Doctorate candidates where CSU is satisfied the extension is based on grounds which are beyond the control of the candidate and relate to their research studies rather than of a personal nature.

Scholarship candidates are entitled to 20 paid annual leave working days per year and 10 paid sick leave days per year and may be eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave with the duration of the scholarship.