Scholarship Value:
- Full tuition coverage
- Annual stipend between $34,000 to $45,000
- Relocation grant of $1,500
- No IELTS required for 2025 research scholarships
Application Details:
- Application Period: Now open for scholarships commencing in 2025.
- Start Date: Successful applicants are expected to begin in March 2025.
- Application Deadlines:
- International applicants: 18 September 2024
- Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents: 29 September 2024
Application Process:
Scholarships are awarded through a highly competitive process. Follow the advice provided to make your application competitive. Ensure you:
- Choose Your Program
- Check Your Eligibility
- Identify Your Research Project or Area
- Understand Costs and Scholarships
Costs and Scholarships:
Fee Information:
- Local Applicants: Funded by the Research Training Program (RTP), covering full tuition for the program’s maximum duration (2 years for MSc by Research, 4 years for PhD).
- International Applicants: Fee details vary for onshore and offshore candidates.
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF):
Both international and domestic candidates must pay this fee annually to maintain and enhance RMIT’s services.
Scholarship Types:
- Stipend Scholarships:
- RTP Stipend Scholarship (RSS)
- RMIT Research Stipend Scholarship (RRSS)
- International Tuition Fee Scholarships:
- RTP International Fee Offset Scholarship (RIFOS)
- Research International Tuition Fee Scholarship (RRITFS)
- Vice-Chancellor’s PhD Scholarship:
- Complete the VCPS Expression of Interest Form for consideration.
- RMIT Indigenous HDR Scholarship:
- Available for Indigenous Australians through the Ngarara Willim Centre.
- RMIT Research Equity Scholarship:
- For applicants affected by a disability or long-term medical condition.
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
- Meet entry requirements for an RMIT graduate research program.
- Provide evidence of English proficiency by the application deadline (international applicants).
- Obtain an academic member’s agreement to supervise their research.
Competitive Selection:
Scholarships are based on academic achievement, research outputs, and professional experience. Priority is given to those with:
- High distinction in the final years of the qualifying program (80%+).
- Relevant work experience and research publications.
- No previous graduate research program completion at the same or higher level.
- Enrolment and primary residency at an RMIT Australian campus.
Prepare Your Application:
The process involves:
- Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Full Application Submission (upon successful EOI)
Transfer Applicants:
If transferring from another university or within RMIT, provide detailed statements and previous enrolment information.
Required Documentation:
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Research proposal or statement of interest
- Financial guarantee letter (for sponsored international applicants)
Apply Now!
Start your application process without delay and ensure your EOI is submitted as soon as possible. For more details and to begin your application, visit the RMIT research scholarships page.