Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship

Before your scholarship application can be considered:

• You must have a valid Bond University Letter of Offer for a PhD program or a Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
• You must be studying your program full time
• If you have previously applied for a Higher Degree Scholarship at Bond University and were unsuccessful, you may submit one additional application for scholarship, outlining your change in circumstances. Applicants who are unsuccessful in their second application are ineligible to apply for future scholarship rounds. 

The scholarship application process is open to domestic and international HDR students who are studying or intend studying a Doctoral Research Degree at Bond University.

Your scholarship application will not be accepted until you have received a valid Letter of Offer for admission to a doctoral research program from Bond University Admissions Department.

Some applications for admission can take up to 6 -10 weeks to complete. Ensure that you allow sufficient time to process your application for admission before the scholarship round closure date. Further information on how to apply for admission can be found on the Bond University Research Degrees webpage How to Apply.

To assist with your scholarship application ensure you visit the new Assessment for Scholarship Applications Framework by clicking on the Assessment Criteria button above.

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You must apply using the Higher Degree Scholarship Application form.

The following documents will form part of your application assessment.

• Research Project Proposal
• Official Academic Transcripts for all programs that you have completed and the results/grades awarded, including information on institution grading systems/scales, and evidence of completion
• Official English language translations of documents not in English (Bond University Document Translation Requirements)
• If English is not your first language, proof of English language proficiency (refer to Bond University English Language Requirements)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or linkedin URL, please include any research publications and conference presentations

Please have these ready and upload them prior to submitting your application. Applications cannot progress for assessment until all required documents are received.

Yes, If you have previously applied for a Higher Degree Scholarship at Bond University and were unsuccessful, you may submit one additional application for scholarship, outlining your change in circumstances. Applicants who are unsuccessful in their second application are ineligible to apply for future scholarship rounds. 

HDR Scholarship rounds are held twice per year:

- Opening date: 1 February - Closing date: 31 March
- Opening date: 1 August - Closing date: 30 September