Australian Government Research Training Program

Academic merit, with emphasis on the results attained in the qualification with the substantial research component but also taking into account the grades of any other eligible qualification, or evidenced equivalence of research excellence capability as applicable
The international standing of the institution at which the qualification with the substantial research component was completed
Research background, including:

the quality of the eligible research outputs included as evidence in an application, as well as the applicant's contribution to these outputs
the level and duration of sustained research experience and evidence of how the research activity undertaken bears upon and enhances the applicant's research capacity, with regard to the proposed research

The compatibility/fit between the applicant, research environment, and the supervision team.
The compatibility/fit of the proposed research with university/academic group research priorities

To be eligible for consideration for award of an Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarship, applicants must be commencing or enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research program (for which RTP support is available) at Griffith University. Applicants must not be receiving income from another source to support their general living costs that provides a benefit greater than 75% of the RTP stipend. Income unrelated to the candidate's research program, or income received for the candidate's research program but not for the purposes of supporting general living costs, is not to be taken into account.