Application Deadline: Sunday 13 September 2026, 11.59pm (AEST)
LOCATION: Australia
Victoria University welcomes international students to apply for a research scholarship. The international postgraduate research scholarships provide financial assistance to students with excellent academic qualifications who are participating in postgraduate research programs in Australia. These scholarships support high-quality research and are awarded on the basis of academic merit and research potential.
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for one of these scholarships, you must:
be a citizen of any country other than Australia or New Zealand
meet the University’s academic entrance requirements for enrolment into a research degree
meet the University’s English-language proficiency requirements for enrolment in a research degree
Applicants for a RTP Stipend Scholarship – International must also:
have a weighted average mark (WAM) or Honours year grade of H1 (VU Standard 85% or above) or equivalent in the most recent eligible qualification
be commencing a research doctoral degree (Doctor of Philosophy)
nominate a research-focus outline as part of your application
enrol as a full-time student
You are not eligible for an RTP Stipend Scholarship – International if you are currently studying, or have recently studied, on an AIDAB or AUSAID scholarship and are applying immediately following the AIDAB/AUSAID funded studies.
Priority will be given to applicants who:
have not already obtained a PhD degree or equivalent if they are proposing to undertake another one
have not previously held an IPRS, VUIPRS or OPRS (unless it was for a Masters of Research degree, and you are applying to undertake PhD studies).
To apply:
Applications for Research Period 1 2027 are now open.
Select your Research Focus Outline
Contact the Principal Supervisor to discuss your interest in and suitability for the research topic
Read the Application Guide for Graduate Research Stipend Scholarships (below)
Refer to the Apply for Graduate Research and follow the steps to submit your application
Use the RFO number, supervisory panel, Institute, Course code and Field of Research (FoR) code from your selected Research Focus Outline to assist you with your application
Application Guide for Graduate Research Stipend Scholarships – 2027 (PDF, 430.7 KB)
Please ensure you include all required documentation for admission and scholarships with your application.
BENEFIT:
RTP Stipend Scholarships – International are awarded to graduate researchers based on academic merit and research potential.
The RTP Stipend Scholarship – International includes the following:
An RTP Fee Offset Scholarship exempting the recipient from paying tuition fees
A living allowance of $35,707 per year (2026 rate)
Overseas student health cover (single cover).
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