Research Training Program Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by the Australian Commonwealth Government and the University of Melbourne, and offered to high-achieving domestic and international research students.
Application type
No application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award.
Benefit type
General allowance
Fee remission
Full benefit details
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
International student
Total value
100% fee remission and up to $110,000
Applicable study areas
All study areas
Number of scholarships awarded
Approximately 350
What are the benefits?
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 of $34,400 per year pro rata (2023 full-time study 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
For further information, see Manage my scholarship.
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