Deakin University Research Scholarship 2026 in Australia: Fully Funded

Deakin University Research Scholarship

Applications are now opened to domestic and international students for the 2026 Research Training Program    Scholarship (RTP)  / Deakin University Postgraduate Research  Scholarship (DUPR).

RTP scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, while DUPR scholarships are funded by Deakin

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The Deakin University Research Scholarship is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship that offers tuition offset, living stipend of $37,450, relocation allowance and health insurance.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

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Deakin University Postgraduate Research  Scholarship Details

Deakin University offers fully funded postgraduate research scholarships such as the Research Training Program (RTP) and Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) for domestic and international students undertaking a Research Master’s or PhD.

RTP scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, while DUPR scholarships are funded by Deakin. Both are available to domestic and international candidates. Only top-ranked applicants will be offered an RTP.

Deakin University Research Scholarship Benefits

The Deakin University Research Scholarship offers the following benefits;

  • a stipend of $37,450 per annum tax exempt
  • a relocation allowance from $500 to $1,500 (for single to family) awarded to candidates who are moving from interstate or overseas in order to study at Deakin
  • single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy for the duration of the student visa.
  • Doctoral degree: three years for stipend and four years for the tuition fees offset.
  • Research masters degree: two years for stipend and two years for the tuition fees offset.

Deakin University Research Training Program Requirements

To be eligible for the Deakin University Research Training Program, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • To be eligible for an RTP Stipend, RTP Fees Offset, RTP Allowance or DUPRS an applicant must be a domestic or international student enrolled in a graduate research course of study at Deakin University.
  • To be eligible for an RTP Fees Offset an applicant must not be receiving an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset graduate research fees.
  • completed at least four years of tertiary education studies
  • achieved 80% or equivalent in the research component of their previous study or an equivalent level of academic attainment, taking into account previous study, relevant work experience, research publications and other research experience
  • met all other minimum entry requirements according to the Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Admission, Selection and Enrolment Procedure

How To Apply for Deakin University Research Scholarship 2027

To apply for the Deakin University Research Scholarship 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • Proceed Deakin University Application portal to apply.

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: August 23rd, 2026