The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is inviting applications for the 2026 RMIT University Scholarship from suitably qualified applicants.
The RMIT Research Stipend Scholarship offers full coverage of applicants’ tuition as well as a stipend of $35,886 per annum for living expenses and a $1,540 relocation allowance.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $35,886 Stipends/Yr | $1,540 Relocation Allowance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: September 30, 2025
Scholarship Details
Applications for the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, RMIT University Scholarship commencing in 2026 are now open.
RSS 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.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the RMIT University Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- 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
- Submit a master’s degree that includes a research component comprising 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
- Not have already completed a graduate research program at the same or higher course level
- Not have previously held an RMIT or Commonwealth-funded postgraduate research scholarship unless it was terminated within six months of commencement
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the RMIT University Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- A stipend of $35,886 per annum pro rata (full-time study)
- An RTP International Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship (RIFOS) or RMIT Research International Tuition Fee Scholarship (RRITFS) for international students
- An RTP Fee Offset scholarship for local students (Australian and New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of Australia)
- Full tuition coverage for the duration of the program
- A relocation allowance of up to $515 per adult and $255 per child, up to a maximum of $1,540
- Paid sick, maternity, and parenting leave
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- CV
- Complete transcripts for all academic qualifications
- Research proposal or statement of interest in an available research project
- A letter of financial guarantee (for international applicants being sponsored)
How to Apply
To apply for the RMIT University Scholarship 2026:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage
- Choose your desired Masters or Doctoral program
- Identify a research project of interest
- Provide evidence from an academic member of staff agreeing to supervise your research
- Submit all required documents before the deadline
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