The Commonwealth Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) (in effect as of 1 January 2017) provides funding to universities to support the research training of both domestic and international higher degree research (HDR) candidates. The funding provided through the RTP offers the provision for universities to administer and award a number of stipend scholarships known as Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships. These awards are governed by the Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017 and replace the support provided through the Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) (see Section 21 of these conditions for arrangements for continuing candidates previously supported by an Australian Postgraduate Award). Griffith University awards RTP Stipends to applicants of exceptional research potential commencing or enrolled in HDR programs for which RTP support is available. RTP Stipends are provided to assist with candidates’ general living costs and do not cover program tuition fees.
Established in 1971, Griffith University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Brisbane (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Queensland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Logan, Gold Coast, South Bank and Mt Gravatt. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, Griffith University (GU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Griffith University (GU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 48 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.