Courses Announcement: Monash University Australian Government RTP Scholarships 2026
About the Organization:
Monash University, in partnership with the Australian Government, offers the prestigious Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend to support high-achieving domestic and international students pursuing graduate research degrees. This program provides financial support, relocation assistance, and tuition coverage to enable students to focus on world-class research.
1. Monash University Australian Government RTP Scholarships 2026
The RTP Stipend at Monash University is designed for students beginning a Research Doctorate (PhD) or Research Masters (MPhil/Masters by Research), offering financial and academic support to help them excel in their research careers.
Degree Level:
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Research Doctorate (PhD)
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Research Masters (MPhil / Masters by Research)
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Eligible Joint Research Awards (Monash as home institution)
Available Subjects:
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Engineering
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Science & Technology
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Health & Medical Sciences
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Business & Economics
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Information Technology
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Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
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Education
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Law
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Environmental Science
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Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Benefits:
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Living Allowance: $37,145 per year (2026 rate) to support living expenses.
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Relocation Allowance: Available for eligible students relocating for study.
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Tuition Coverage:
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Domestic students: automatic RTP Fees Offset (full tuition coverage)
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International students: may be paired with a tuition scholarship
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Eligible Nationalities:
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Australian citizens
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New Zealand citizens
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Australian permanent residents and humanitarian visa holders
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International students of all nationalities
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Indigenous Australian students may apply for RTP Stipend – Indigenous
Eligibility Criteria:
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Enrolment or intention to enrol in a Research Doctorate or Research Masters at Monash University
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Meet Monash’s scholarship and English proficiency requirements
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Selection based on academic excellence, research potential, prior research outputs, and relevant experience
Application Procedure:
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Receive an invitation to apply (for new international applicants)
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Submit course + scholarship application together via myApp Portal
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Provide required documents: academic transcripts, CV, research proposal, proof of English proficiency, publications (if any)
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Submit before the deadline:
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International Round 1: 31 March
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Domestic Round 2: 31 May
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International Round 3: 31 August
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Domestic Round 4: 31 October
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Why Apply?
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Access to world-class research facilities and supervision
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High-impact research opportunities and professional development programs
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Strong foundation for an advanced research career