Research Stipend Scholarships, 2027 International Central Round
RMIT University
Competitive research-master's scholarship round for international applicants commencing at RMIT in 2027. Eligible international applicants are automatically considered for stipend and international tuition fee offset scholarships.
Destination
Australia
Study level
Master’s
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
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Funding package
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Relocation allowance under the 2026 benefits reference, up to AUD 1,540 based on family composition.
International stipend recipients are also awarded an RTP International Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship or RMIT Research International Tuition Fee Scholarship. The page states this under the 2026 benefits reference while 2027 benefit information is pending.
Paid sick, maternity and parenting leave within scholarship terms
2026 published reference: AUD 36,245 per annum pro rata, subject to annual indexation. 2027 rate not yet published.
2027 benefit amounts are not yet published. RMIT's current page gives the 2026 round reference of AUD 36,245 per annum stipend, international tuition fee offset scholarship, relocation allowance up to AUD 1,540, and leave benefits.
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Eligibility
Who can apply
Provide evidence of an academic staff member agreeing to supervise the research.
Scholarship priority is given to applicants with high distinction-level achievement, research outputs and relevant professional experience.
Do not already hold a Research Doctorate, Research Masters, or equivalent research qualification when applying for a Masters by Research stipend.
International applicants
Must be or become primarily based at an RMIT Australian campus for the scholarship.
Submit EOI by 30 August 2026 for the international central round.
RMIT Credit is 60% or higher.
Relevant four-year bachelor's degree with honours and at least a credit average in the final year, with a research component of at least 25% of a full-time academic year, or equivalent qualifications/experience accepted by RMIT.
International applicants must meet the English-language requirement for the selected RMIT research programme by the scholarship closing date.
Apply for an RMIT Masters by Research programme.
Submit full application by 30 September 2026.
Application package
Documents and steps
Required documents
Additional programme or sanctioned-country documentation where applicable
Research proposal or statement of interest as required by the school
Choose an eligible Masters by Research programme and research project or research area.
Identify and contact a proposed supervisor.
Submit the EOI and supervisor support by 30 August 2026.
If invited, submit the complete research application by 30 September 2026.
International scholarship applicants are automatically considered for eligible stipend and international tuition fee offset scholarships.
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