Monash University 2023 Research Training Program (RTP) Fees-Offset

Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships are provided by the Australian Government to support both domestic and international students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees.

• Table of Content
• About Monash University
• Research Training Program (RTP) Fees-Offset
• Aim and Benefits of Research Training Program (RTP) Fees-Offset
• Requirements for Research Training Program (RTP) Fees-Offset Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Research Training Program (RTP) Fees-Offset
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Monash University

Monash University take great pride in their vibrant international community. With 12 campuses and teaching locations across 4 continents, they are one of the Australia's largest universities. As an international student, you can look forward to a truly international experience. Wherever you came from - far or near, Monash university welcome you and invite you to explore it's offerings in your own language.... read more ... continue reading

Research Training Program (RTP) Fees-Offset

Aim and Benefits of Research Training Program (RTP) Fees-Offset

RTP Fees Offset covers the cost of:

• Course tuition fees; and
• A single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy for international students.

Requirements for Research Training Program (RTP) Fees-Offset Qualification

You must be one of the following:

• An Australian citizen
• A New Zealand citizen
• Australian permanent resident
• Australian humanitarian visa holder
• An International student

You must meet the following criteria:

• Meet the eligibility criteria for admission to a research degree (domestic students only);
• Meet Monash's competitive scholarship selection process requirements (international students only); and
• Meet Monash English language proficiency requirements.

Note that RTP Fees-Offsets can not be transferred between higher education providers.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Research Training Program (RTP) Fees-Offset

Selection criteria

International students can only be awarded a RTP Fees-Offset as part of a competitive selection process.  Monash scholarships are very competitive and are awarded based on your academic record, any research outputs and prior research experience.

All domestic students commencing a graduate research degree at Monash are provided with a RTP Fees Offset.

If successful in receiving a RTP Fees-Offset, please ensure you familiarise yourself with the conditions and benefits as specified in the policy and procedures.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Application for graduate research scholarships is done at the time of applying for your course, unless you are already enrolled.  Whether you are a new or current student, the same application process is used for both admission and/or scholarship via our Applicant Portal.  You do not need to specify which scholarship you are applying as you are automatically considered for all graduate research scholarships (where eligible).

* Domestic students applying for a RTP Fees Offset only and not a living allowance scholarship (such as a RTP Stipend) do not need to submit an application for a scholarship.

INTERNATIONAL (Round 1)
opens 1 September, closes 31 March

DOMESTIC (Round 2)
opens 1 November, closes 31 May

INTERNATIONAL (Round 3)
opens 1 April, closes 31 August

DOMESTIC (Round 4)
opens 1 June, closes 31 October

For more details, visit Monash University website.