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Research Training Program Scholarship

Research Training Program Scholarship

University of Melbourne · Australia

Who it is for

  • Skip to main content Scholar hip Re earch Training Program Scholar hip Scholar hip Re earch Training Program Scholar hip No application required.
  • Check eligibility Key cholar hip detail Application tatu Open for automatic con ideration Benefit amount 100% fee remi ion and up to $138,000 Eligible tudy level Graduate re earch Eligible tudent type Dome tic and international tudent Eligible tudy tage Future tudy,
  • Current tudy Benefit duration One or more year Summary The Re earch Training Program Scholar hip i upported by the Au tralian Commonwealth Government and the Univer ity of Melbourne, and offered to high-achieving dome tic and international re earch tudent .See al o the Univer ity' RTP Scholar hip Policy.
  • Benefit Re earch Training Program Scholar hip (Fee Off et)Full fee off et for up to two year for tudent undertaking a ma ter by re earch degree or up to four year for tudent undertaking a doctoral degree.Re earch Training Program Scholar hip (Stipend and Fee Off et)Full fee off et for up to two year for tudent undertaking a Ma ter by Re earch
  • degree or up to four year for tudent undertaking a doctoral degree.Living allowance ( tipend) with a rate of $39,500 per year (2026 full-time rate) for up to two year for tudent undertaking a ma ter by re earch degree or up to 3.5 year for tudent undertaking a doctoral degree.
  • The living allowance may be indexed annually and include limited paid ick, maternity and parenting leave.Relocation grant of $2,000 for tudent moving from State or Territorie other than Victoria or $3,000 for tudent moving from out ide Au tralia.Over ea Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Member hip for international tudent who require a tudent vi a
  • to tudy in Au traliaFor further information, ee Manage my cholar hip.
  • Amount:100% fee remi ion and up to $1

Key facts

Award value
Tuition + living + more
Covers
Tuition, Living costs, Insurance
Funding type
Fully funded
Level
Doctoral
Number of awards
350
Renewable
Yes
Provider
Australian Government

Figures as stated by the provider. Confirm the current round on the official page before applying.

Good to know

Skip to main content Scholar hip Re earch Training Program Scholar hip Scholar hip Re earch Training Program Scholar hip No application required. Check eligibility Key cholar hip detail Application tatu Open for automatic con ideration Benefit amount 100% fee remi ion and up to $138,000 Eligible tudy level Graduate re earch Eligible tudent type Dome tic and international tudent Eligible tudy tage Future tudy, Current tudy Benefit duration One or more year Summary The Re earch Training Program Scholar hip i upported by the Au tralian Commonwealth Government and the Univer ity of Melbourne, and offered to high-achieving dome tic and international re earch tudent .See al o the Univer ity' RTP Scholar hip Policy. Benefit Re earch Training Program Scholar hip (Fee Off et)Full fee off et for up to two year for tudent undertaking a ma ter by re earch degree or up to four year for tudent undertaking a doctoral degree.Re earch Training Program Scholar hip (Stipend and Fee Off et)Full fee off et for up to two year for tudent undertaking a Ma ter by Re earch degree or up to four year for tudent undertaking a doctoral degree.Living allowance ( tipend) with a rate of $39,500 per year (2026 full-time rate) for up to two year for tudent undertaking a ma ter by re earch degree or up to 3.5 year for tudent undertaking a doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and include limited paid ick, maternity and parenting leave.Relocation grant of $2,000 for tudent moving from State or Territorie other than Victoria or $3,000 for tudent moving from out ide Au tralia.Over ea Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Member hip for international tudent who require a tudent vi a to tudy in Au traliaFor further information, ee Manage my cholar hip. Amount:100% fee remi ion and up to $1 Exact official public evidence revalidated 2026-09-11, unsupported precision omitted.

Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 15 September 2026.