About the programme
Awarded to outstanding applicants who show research capacity, academic merit and potential for ongoing impact in academia. Recipients join the Academic Career Preparation pathway and work closely with an academic mentor. University of Newcastle medallists are also considered for a medal top-up.
Duration: Up to 3.5 years
Eligibility
- Domestic applicants only (RTP scholarships are currently available to domestic applicants only)
- Must have a supervisory team agreed before applying
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What they look for
- Demonstrated proven research capacity and academic merit
- Ability to make an ongoing impact in an academic career
What you will need
- Research Proposal
- Supervision Nomination Form
- Birth Certificate or Passport
- Evidence of citizenship if not born in Australia or New Zealand
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Curriculum Vitae
How to apply
- Register and submit via Graduate Research Application System
- Submit APS Scholarship Application Form
- Outcomes released week of 01 February 2027
Applications are submitted on University of Newcastle’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- University of Newcastle · Application
- Last checked
- 10 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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