RMIT University Research Postgraduate Scholarships 2027 – Australia

Location: Australia

Program: Postgraduate – Master’s and PhD

Eligibility: Domestic and international students

Duration: 3.5 years (PhD) | 2 years (Master’s by Research)

Deadline: Not Specified

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The RMIT Research Stipend Scholarships comprise two scholarship types available to research degree candidates at RMIT University: the RTP Stipend Scholarship (RSS), funded by the Australian Government, and the RMIT Research Stipend Scholarship (RRSS), funded by RMIT University itself. When an applicant applies for a research scholarship through one of the University’s rounds, they are automatically considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible. Scholarships are awarded through a highly competitive process, and all scholarship applicants must provide evidence of contact with a proposed senior supervisor at the time of submitting their expression of interest. Applicants are encouraged to begin the application process without delay as there may be strong competition for places in some of the research projects on offer.

RMIT University, formally known as the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, is one of Australia’s leading universities of technology, design, and enterprise, founded in 1887 and headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria. RMIT is a global university with campuses in Melbourne, Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City), and Barcelona, and has strong partnerships with institutions across Asia, Europe, and beyond. It offers programmes across a wide range of disciplines including engineering, science, business, law, design, health, and the arts. RMIT is particularly well regarded for its industry connections and applied research, and it consistently ranks among the top universities in Australia and globally for graduate employability and research impact.

Benefits of the Programme

This programme will provide the following to its recipients:

A stipend of $36,245 per annum pro rata (full-time study)
Full tuition fee coverage
A relocation allowance of up to $1,540
Paid sick, maternity, and parenting leave
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:

Must have achieved a high distinction (80% or higher at RMIT) in the final two years of the qualifying programme, or be considered by RMIT as having an equivalent level of academic attainment taking into account previous study, relevant work experience, research publications, and other research experience
Must be able to take receipt of a scholarship for a minimum of 12 months duration on a full-time basis (or part-time equivalent) due to prior enrolment in a graduate research programme
Must not have already completed a graduate research programme at the same or higher course level (e.g. Masters by Research applicants should not have already completed a Masters by Research or PhD)
Must not previously have held an RMIT or Commonwealth-funded postgraduate research scholarship, unless it was terminated within six months of the scholarship’s payments commencing
Must be, or will be, enrolled and primarily based at an RMIT Australian campus
International applicants must meet RMIT’s English language requirements by the application closing date
Must not currently be receiving another equivalent award, scholarship, or research-related salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the annual value of the stipend
Currently enrolled candidates or candidates transferring from another institution must have at least 24 months remaining (or part-time equivalent) for PhD, and 12 months for Masters by Research, from the commencement of the scholarship

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.

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Selection Criteria

Scholarships are awarded through a highly competitive selection process. Applicants are ranked according to their academic achievement, research outputs, and relevant professional experience. Priority is given to applicants with high distinction results in the final two years of their qualifying programme, those who demonstrate equivalent academic attainment through work experience and research publications, and those who are able to commence the scholarship on a full-time basis for its standard duration. All applications must include evidence of contact with a proposed senior supervisor, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their expression of interest as early as possible given competition for places.