ELIGIBILITY:

You must:

be a commencing or enrolled domestic or international higher degree by research student,

have an outstanding record of academic achievement and previous research experience.

Applicants must be international students at the time of the award.

Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend International Scholarship (‘the Scholarship’) holders are expected to enroll in a full-time postgraduate research degree. A part-time RTP Stipend Scholarship* may be approved where the University is satisfied that there are special circumstances beyond the student’s control (for example medical conditions, financial hardship, carer’s responsibilities). *A part-time scholarship may have tax implications and student should seek tax advice from a registered tax agent. International students will only receive approval to study part-time if it is permitted under their visa.

Applicants must apply to be considered for RTP Scholarships at the time of their application for admission to their HDR Course and must submit the required supporting material in the manner specified on the Scholarships Office website. Applicants who have already commenced their HDR candidature must apply by completing the application form available on the Scholarships Office website.

RTP Stipend (domestic) (pdf, 193kb)

RTP Stipend (international) (pdf, 180kb)

BENEFIT:

$41,753 p.a. stipend (2025 rate)

Relocation and thesis allowance

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

Domestic and international students

have applied for and meet the requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or

be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne

Graduate Research Scholarships that provide a stipend as well as a fee offset are awarded to domestic and international students based on academic merit. Eligible applicants are scored and ranked according to the educational achievement of their last completed degree and their research potential in their field of study. Factors such as completion of a degree at the same level as the research course for which the scholarship is sought, relevant professional experience, refereed publications, specialist medical qualifications, or composition of original music may be taken into consideration.

Open for automatic consideration

BENEFIT:

Amount: 100% fee remission and up to $135,000

Duration: One or more years

Quantity: 600