Apply for the Australia International Research Training Scholarship 2025 at Macquarie University

Apply for the International Research Training Program (iRTP) scholarship and the International Macquarie Research Excellence Scholarship Program (iMQRES) for Session 2 2025.

When is the Application Deadline?

• Applications Open: 15 January 2025
• Applications Close: 2 March 2025, 11 PM
• Outcomes Available: May 2025
• Final Notification: If no response by 15 June 2025, consider the application unsuccessful.

Tell Me About The Award:

Macquarie University is offering two prestigious scholarships for international graduate research students:

1. International Research Training Program (iRTP) – Funded by the Australian Government, supporting PhD candidates with tuition, living allowance, and travel concessions.
2. International Macquarie Research Excellence Scholarship (iMQRES) – University-funded, supporting outstanding research aligned with Macquarie University’s Strategic Research Framework.

Which Fields are Eligible?

All areas of study offered at Macquarie University.

Type:

Master of Research (MRes) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Scholarships.

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Who can Apply for International Research Training Scholarship?

Applicants must:

• Be citizens of countries other than Australia or New Zealand.
• Not hold Australian permanent residency.
• Intend to reside in Sydney during their research.
• Meet Macquarie University’s academic and English language requirements.
• Have completed their degree by the time of application.
• Secure confirmation of supervision from an eligible Macquarie University researcher.

Applicants are not eligible if they:

• Have already started a Macquarie research program before 1 January 2025.
• Receive equivalent full scholarships or major awards.
• Provide incomplete or misleading application information.

How are Applicants Selected?

Macquarie University ranks applicants based on:

• Academic Merit – Past qualifications and achievements.
• Research Output & Experience – Publications, research projects, and contributions.
• Research Alignment – How well the proposed project fits Macquarie’s research priorities.
• Supervisory Team & Research Environment – The quality of mentorship and the university’s research standing.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

All non-Australian and non-New Zealand citizens.

Where will the Award be Taken?

Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.

How Many Awards?

The number of funded international places varies each year.

What is the Benefit of the Award?

• Tuition Fee Offset: Up to 3 years.
• Living Allowance Stipend: $38,500 per annum (2025 rate).
• Travel Concession: For local transport (PhD iRTP recipients).

How Long Will the Award Last?

• PhD: Up to 3 years.
• MRes: As per program duration.

How to Apply for International Research Training Scholarship:

1. Prepare Documents: Ensure academic transcripts, research proposals, and proof of English proficiency are ready.
2. Secure Supervision: Get confirmation from a Macquarie University researcher.
3. Complete the Online Application: Select ‘International Research Scholarship’ as the scholarship type.
4. Submit Before the Deadline: Apply by 2 March 2025, 11 PM.

Apply Here.