University of Western Australia RTP Scholarship 2027: Official Dates and Funding

The University of Western Australia lists Higher Degree by Research scholarship rounds for research students, including Research Training Program funding. Nigerian applicants interested in a PhD or research master's should use UWA's official HDR scholarship page for the current round dates and application instructions.

Official 2027 international round dates

• Applications open: August 1, 2026.
• Applications close: September 15, 2026.
• Commencement period: February 2027.

Funding value

UWA lists the current RTP stipend value as A$38,110 per year. Final scholarship value, tuition support and eligibility depend on the scholarship type and the applicant's status.

Who should consider applying

• Prospective PhD and research master's applicants.
• Applicants with strong academic records and a suitable research direction.
• International applicants who can meet UWA admission, English language and scholarship requirements before the deadline.

How to apply

1. Read the official UWA HDR scholarships page.
2. Confirm the right scholarship round for your applicant category.
3. Prepare academic transcripts, research proposal or project fit, referee details and English language evidence.
4. Submit through UWA's official application pathway before the listed closing date.

Important deadline note

Use UWA's official page for the final deadline. For the 2027 international round, UWA lists September 15, 2026 as the closing date.