UNSW Australian Government RTP Scholarships . (Step by Step Application Process)

UNSW’s HDR application process explains how scholarship consideration is handled within an HDR application submitted to the UNSW Applicant Portal. Applicants are guided to meet HDR program and English requirements and, for international applicants, complete scholarship and funding questions on the application form, including evidence of capacity to fund living costs, fees, and other associated costs for the duration of studies.

The process is for applicants applying to a Higher Degree Research program (including Doctor of Philosophy, Masters of Research, Master of Philosophy, and Professional Doctorate Program). It also explains that some Faculties and programs require an expression of interest and that specific scholarship schemes, research programs, or Faculties may require additional documents.

Selection/assessment steps described include: applications must be “full” with all required documents before the next stage; after review, if mandatory documents are accepted the application is sent to the School for formal assessment; if additional information or documents are needed, the applicant receives an email and can respond via email or the UNSW Applicant Portal.

After submission, applicants can track progress in the UNSW Applicant Portal. If documents are submitted after the deadline, the application may be considered for a later term/scholarship round (if applicable). Outcomes for admission and scholarship are released after the date outlined on this page.

• Program eligibility: applicants must meet HDR program eligibility requirements by visiting “Higher Degree Research” and checking the link for their preferred program to view eligibility criteria.English requirements: all applicants (domestic and international) must provide evidence that their English language ability meets the minimum UNSW English Language Requirements.Source of funding: all international applicants must complete the scholarship and funding questions on the application form and, if required, submit evidence of capacity to fund living costs, fees, and other associated costs; applicants must demonstrate ability to financially support themselves (and any dependants) for the duration of studies and be a Genuine Student (GS) (e.g., through applying for a UNSW Research Scholarship, an alternative scholarship or sponsorship external to UNSW, or self-funding).Other: specific Faculties or programs may have additional requirements; applicants must refer to their Faculty’s website for details.If applying for a scholarship, applicants must read the UNSW Scholarship Terms and Conditions and Guidelines to determine eligibility.Applicants must find a supervisor and prepare the required research plan questions on the application form, including specified research-plan elements.For scholarship consideration, applicants must indicate this on the application form and select the scholarship round for their preferred term start date.Applicants can only submit one application at a time.English translations: documents in a language other than English must be translated by an accredited translator before submission.English language requirement for scholarship: if applying for a scholarship, applicants must demonstrate they meet English language requirements before the scholarship deadline.Only full applications (with all required documents) will be taken to the next stage.

1. Determine eligibility, including program eligibility requirements and UNSW English language requirements.
2. For applicants, find a supervisor with compatible research interests and working styles, and complete any required Faculty expression of interest (as applicable).
3. Complete a pre-admission interview to discuss the proposed research project and whether appropriate resources will be available.
4. Prepare the research plan questions on the application form, including an outline of eligibility for admission, description of capability for high quality research, rationale for the project and supervisory team, and description of the proposed research project.
5. Prepare supporting documentation outlined in the Document Submission Guidelines and ensure English translations meet the required translation details if documents are not in English.
6. Submit the application via the UNSW Applicant Portal. Only full applications (with all required documents) are taken to the next stage.
7. If seeking scholarship consideration, indicate this on the application form and select the scholarship round for the preferred term start date.
8. After submission, track application progress in the UNSW Applicant Portal and upload additional documents if requested.