The University of Melbourne is now accepting applications for the Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship 2026 for outstanding domestic and international students seeking to pursue graduate research degrees in Australia.
The University of Melbourne RTP Scholarship is funded by the Australian Government and the University of Melbourne. It covers full tuition fees and offers selected candidates a living stipend of AUD 39,500 per year, relocation support, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), and other generous benefits.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: University of Melbourne
- Host Country: Australia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | AUD 39,500 Annual Living Stipend | Full Tuition | Relocation Allowance | Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Deadline: Varies by Programme
Scholarship Details
The University of Melbourne Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship is designed to support outstanding students pursuing a Master by Research, Master of Philosophy (MPhil), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at one of Australia’s leading research universities. Funded by the Australian Government and the University of Melbourne, the scholarship enables students to work alongside experienced supervisors, access world-class research facilities, and become part of a vibrant research community.
The programme offers two scholarship categories: all eligible domestic students receive an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship, while the highest-ranked domestic and international applicants are awarded the RTP Stipend and Fee Offset Scholarship, which includes a living allowance, relocation support, and health insurance for eligible international students. New applicants are automatically considered for the scholarship when they apply for an eligible graduate research programme.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the University of Melbourne RTP Scholarship, applicants must:
- Apply for or already be enrolled in an eligible graduate research programme at the University of Melbourne.
- Apply for one of the following programmes:
- Master by Research
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Meet the admission requirements for their chosen research programme.
- Be a domestic or international student.
- Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and strong research potential to be considered for the competitive RTP Stipend and Fee Offset Scholarship.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the University of Melbourne RTP Scholarship may receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- AUD 39,500 annual living stipend (2026 full-time rate)
- Relocation allowance of:
- AUD 2,000 for students relocating from another Australian state or territory
- AUD 3,000 for students relocating from outside Australia
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for eligible international students
- Paid sick leave, maternity leave, parental leave, and other approved leave benefits
- Access to world-class research facilities and expert academic supervision
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Melbourne RTP Scholarship:
- Choose an eligible Master by Research, Master of Philosophy (MPhil), or PhD programme at the University of Melbourne.
- Ensure you meet the admission requirements for your chosen programme.
- Prepare all required application documents.
- Submit your online application for admission before the programme deadline.
- New applicants will automatically be considered for the RTP Scholarship—no separate scholarship application is required.
- Applicants who have deferred their admission or are already enrolled in a graduate research programme must complete the Graduate Research Scholarships Application.
- Successful applicants will be contacted directly by the University with their scholarship offer.
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