About RMIT University Scholarships
Applications for Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University Scholarship ( RMIT University Scholarships) commencing in 2026 are now open.
RMIT University Scholarships are funded by the Australian government and RRSS scholarships are funded by RMIT University.
When you apply for a research scholarship through one of the University’s rounds, you will automatically be considered for all the scholarships for which you are eligible.
2026 RMIT University Scholarships Summary
- Type: Masters, PhD Scholarships
- Sponsored by: RMIT University + Australian Govt.
- Country to study: Australia
- School to study: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Benefits: Full Scholarship, $35,886 Stipends/Yr, $1,540 Relocation Allowance
- Deadline: September 30, 2025
RMIT University Scholarships Criteria
- have a bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours.
- have achieved at least a credit average in the final year
- Applicants may also submit a master’s degree that includes a research component of at least 25% of a full time (or part-time equivalent) academic year.
- be considered by RMIT as having an equivalent level of academic attainment, taking into account previous study, relevant work experience, research publications and other research experience.
- have not already completed a graduate research program at the same or higher course level. For example, Masters by Research applicants should not have already completed a Masters by Research or PhD
- an applicant must not previously have held an RMIT or Commonwealth-funded postgraduate research scholarship unless it was terminated within six months of the scholarship’s payments commencing.
RMIT University Scholarships Benefits
- a stipend of $35,886 per annum pro rata (full-time study).
- international candidates in receipt of this scholarship are also awarded an RTP International Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship (RIFOS) or an RMIT Research International Tuition Fee Scholarship (RRITFS)
- all local candidates, Australian and New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of Australia are provided with an RTP Fee Offset scholarship.
- applicants in receipt of an RTP Fee Offset scholarship are not required to pay tuition fees for the maximum duration of their candidature
- a relocation allowance for the cost of relocating in order to take up their postgraduate research program. The amount is up to $515 per adult and $255 per child to a maximum of $1,540
- paid sick, maternity, and parenting leave.
RMIT University Scholarships Application Documents
- CV
- Complete transcripts for all academic qualifications.
- Research proposal or statement of interest in an available research project.
- A letter of financial guarantee if you are an international applicant being sponsored to come to RMIT to complete your research degree.
Method of Application
- Choose your desired Masters or Doctoral program.
- Identify your research project. You can browse current offerings here
- All scholarship applicants must provide evidence from an academic member of staff that they agree to supervise your research when submitting an expression of interest.
- Prepare your application and submit all required documents.
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