2027 RMIT University Scholarship in Australia: Fully Fully Funded

RMIT University Scholarship 2027 Abstract & Quick Facts

Scholarship Host: RMIT University
Host Country: Australia 
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships || PhD Scholarships 
Benefits: Full Scholarship • Tuition Costs • Living Stipends of AUD $36,245• Relocation Allowance $1,540
Eligibility: Students from 190+ All Countries
Deadline: September 30, 2026

RMIT University Research Scholarship 2027 Details

RMIT University is inviting applications for its 2027 central research scholarship round, offering prospective higher degree by research (HDR) candidates the opportunity to pursue advanced research at one of Australia’s leading universities.

The scholarship round is open to both domestic and international applicants.

When you apply for a research scholarship through one of the rounds, you will be considered for all the scholarships for which you are eligible.

RMIT University Scholarship Benefits

Selected awardees receive a comprehensive financial package that removes financial barriers:

• a stipend of $36,245 per annum pro rata (full-time study). 
• international candidates in receipt of this scholarship are also awarded an RTP International Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship (RIFOS) or an RMIT Research International Tuition Fee Scholarship (RRITFS)
• all local candidates, Australian and New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of Australia are provided with an RTP Fee Offset scholarship.
• applicants in receipt of an RTP Fee Offset scholarship are not required to pay tuition fees for the maximum duration of their candidature
• a relocation allowance for the cost of relocating in order to take up their postgraduate research program. The amount is up to $515 per adult and $255 per child to a maximum of $1,540
• paid sick, maternity, and parenting leave

RMIT University Research Scholarship Requirements

To be considered for the 2027 RMIT University Research Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

• 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
• Applicants may also submit a master’s degree that includes a research component comprised of 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.
• have not already completed a graduate research program at the same or higher course level. For example, Masters by Research applicants should not have already completed a Masters by Research or PhD
• an applicant must not previously have held an RMIT or  Commonwealth-funded postgraduate research scholarship unless it was terminated within six months of the scholarship’s payments commencing 

Required Documents for RMIT University Research Scholarship

To complete your RMIT University Research Scholarship application, prepare the following documents in advance:

• CV
• Complete transcripts for all academic qualifications
• Research proposal or statement of interest in an available research project
• evidence from an academic member of staff agreeing to supervise your research when submitting an expression of interest.
• A letter of financial guarantee if you are an international applicant being sponsored to come to RMIT to complete your research degree.

How To Apply for Chevening Scholarship 2027

The step-by-step guide to apply for the Chevening Scholarship is as follows;

• Visit the official scholarship portal (Click the link below).
• Choose your desired Masters or Doctoral program.
• Identify your research project or propose your research topic. You can browse current research projects here.
• All scholarship applicants must provide evidence from an academic member of staff that they agree to supervise your research when submitting an expression of interest.
• Submit your application by the deadline.

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

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