Win a Fully-Funded Scholarship in Australia: Flinders University’s AGRTPS 2025 Explained

Dreaming of a research degree Down Under—without the tuition bill? Flinders University in Adelaide is now accepting applications for the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTPS) – International 2025. Only six places are available, so here’s what you must know (and do) before the 18 August 2025 deadline.

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What the Scholarship Covers

Stipend: AUD 35,010 per year (2025 rate), paid tax-free every fortnight
Tuition: 100 % fee waiver for up to four years
Health: Overseas Student Health Cover (single policy)
Relocation: Up to AUD 1,485 for flights and set-up costs (with receipts)

Source & full details → https://www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships/australian-government-research-training-program-scholarship-international

Who Can Apply?

Citizens of any country except New Zealand who do not hold Australian PR or citizenship
First-time, full-time PhD or research-master’s enrolment at Flinders for the 2025 intake
Strong match with the university’s priority research areas (health, defence, clean energy, AI)
English proficiency at Flinders’ HDR standard (e.g., IELTS 6.5 overall)
A competitive academic CV—recent awardees listed five peer-reviewed papers

Essential Documents (Start Gathering Now)

Item	Quick Tip
Supervisor consent email	Email a potential supervisor; secure written agreement.
Certified transcripts	Translate into English; include grading scale.
Research proposal (~500 words)	State the problem, gap, method, and expected impact.
CV + publication list	Highlight impact factors and citation counts.
Referee reports (2)	Ask senior academics; Flinders accepts direct email submissions.
English test result	Schedule IELTS/PTE early—scores must be valid at the deadline.

Application Timeline

23 May 2025 – Portal opens
18 Aug 2025 (ACST) – Portal closes (no extensions)
Oct 2025 – Shortlisting & virtual interviews
Nov 2025 – Offers released
Feb 2026 – Latest arrival in Adelaide

How to Craft a Winning Submission

Target impact journals – If you already have papers, upload coversheets linking each to your research plan.
Make your proposal laser-focused – One tight hypothesis beats a laundry list of aims.
Align with a flagship institute – Mention Flinders Health & Medical Research Institute or the Jeff Bleich Centre if relevant.
Show future funding potential – Supervisors love candidates who can attract grants post-PhD.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Generic supervisor emails (“Dear Prof, I want scholarship”)—write a tailored pitch.
Over-length proposals—500 words is the cap.
Missing referee reports—Flinders disqualifies incomplete files without mercy.
Uncertified transcripts—stamp and signature required, even for digital copies.

FAQs

Can master’s graduates apply straight to a PhD?
Yes, if your bachelor + honours or master’s includes a significant research component and you meet GPA thresholds.

Is the stipend enough to live in Adelaide?
Average PhD expenses run AUD 1,800–2,000 per month. The stipend (≈ AUD 2,917/month) covers basic living, especially with student housing.

Can dependants join me?
Yes. You can add spouse/children to your student visa, but health-insurance upgrades and schooling costs are extra.

What if I already started a PhD elsewhere in Australia?
AGRTPS is for first-time HDR enrolments. Transfers are rarely approved and only with exceptional justification.

Do I need to return home after graduation?
No. Graduates can apply for the Post-Study Work visa (subclass 485) or seek employer sponsorship in Australia.

Next Steps

Email potential supervisors this week.
Draft your 500-word proposal—keep it sharp.
Collect certified transcripts, publications, and English proof.
Submit everything via the Flinders HDR portal before 18 August 2025.

A fully funded PhD in sunny South Australia is within reach—start today and your research could be shaping global solutions by 2026.

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