The Research Training Program Scholarship is supported by the Australian Commonwealth Government and the University of Melbourne, and offered to high-achieving domestic and international research students.
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Research Training Program Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Research Training Program Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship
Research Training Program Scholarship (Fee Offset)
- Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a masters by research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.
Research Training Program Scholarship (Stipend and Fee Offset)
- Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.
- Living allowance (stipend) with a rate of $39,500 per year (2026 full-time rate) for up to two years for students undertaking a masters by research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
- Relocation grant of $2,000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3,000 for students moving from outside Australia.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students who require a student visa to study in Australia
Requirements for Research Training Program Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
- To be considered for the Research Training Program Scholarship, you must have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a graduate research degree or be enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Research Training Program Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship
- The Research Training Program Scholarship (Fee Offset) is offered to all domestic students.
- The Research Training Program Scholarship (Stipend and Fee Offset) is offered to domestic and international students ranked highest by relevant selection panels based on their academic results for prior study and their research potential in their field of study.
- Factors such as completion of a degree at the same level of 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.
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Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow to Apply
For more information, kindly visit University of Melbourne scholarship webpage.