The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is inviting applications for the 2026 RMIT University Scholarship from suitably qualified applicants
The RMIT Research Stipend Scholarship offers full coverage of applicants’ tuition as well as a stipend of $35,886 per annum for living expenses and a $1,540 relocation allowance.
This post will provide a comprehensive guide into the details of the scholarship opportunity including a step-by-step application guide for interested applicants.
RMIT University Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Study Abroad: Study in Australia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $35,886 Stipends/Yr | $1,540 Relocation Allowance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: September 30, 2025
RMIT University Scholarship Details:
Applications for Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, RMIT University Scholarship commencing in 2026 are now open.
RSS scholarships are funded by the Australian government and RRSS scholarships are funded by RMIT University.
When you apply for a research scholarship through one of the University’s rounds, you will automatically be considered for all the scholarships for which you are eligible.
Eligibility Requirements for RMIT Research Stipend Scholarship 2026
To be considered for the 2025 RMIT Research Stipend Scholarship, you must:
- 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
Benefits of RMIT University Scholarship 2026
- a stipend of $35,886 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
Required Documents for RMIT University Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)
- CV
- Complete transcripts for all academic qualifications
- Research proposal or statement of interest in an available research project
- 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 RMIT University Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the 2026 RMIT University Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;
- Click on the link below to visit the scholarship webpage
- Choose your desired Masters or Doctoral program.
- Identify your research project. You can browse current offerings 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.
- Prepare your application and submit all required documents.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/research/research-degrees/how-to-apply