Applications are now open for the 2026 RMIT Research Funded Scholarships for postgraduate study in Australia
Closing Date: 30 August 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 RMIT Research Funded Scholarships for postgraduate study in Australia
2026 research scholarships
The 2026 RMIT Research Funded Scholarship round will open and EOIs for centrally awarded scholarships will be accepted from 1st June 2025.
A centrally awarded scholarship at RMIT University is a scholarship that is administered and funded directly by the university, rather than by individual schools, colleges, or external organisations. Candidates are welcome to apply outside the designated window for research projects funded through alternative sources, including school or college-based scholarships, industry-sponsored scholarships, or other financial guarantees.
Information regarding opening and closing dates for the 2026 RMIT Research Funded Scholarship round is available in the table below:
| Domestic | International | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Scholarship round opens for EOI’s | 01 June 2025 | 01 June 2025 |
| EOI deadline. Last day to submit documents for EOI assessment | 30 September 2025 | 30 August 2025 |
| Full Application deadline. Last day to submit documents for Full Applications | 30 October 2025 | 30 September 2025 |
| Successful applicants will begin receiving their offers | 15 December 2025 | 24 November 2025 |
| All outcomes will be finalised (students put in a reserve list will also be notified). | 1st April 2026 | 1st April 2026 |
At RMIT, applicants are classified as either Domestic or International students for scholarship and admissions purposes.
- Domestic students are Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, holders of a permanent humanitarian visa, or New Zealand citizens.
- International students are applicants who do not hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency. They typically hold a temporary visa, such as a student visa, and are required to pay international tuition fees.
Eligibility
Masters by Research
The minimum requirements for admission to a masters by research program are:
- a bachelor’s degree requiring at least four (4) years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology subjects that constitute at least 25% of a full time (or part time equivalent) academic year. The applicant must have achieved at least a credit average in the final year; or
- evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Training and Development (ADVC RT&D) or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.
At RMIT a grade of Credit represents academic achievement of 60% or higher.
Doctor of Philosophy
The minimum requirements for admission to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program are:
- a bachelor’s degree requiring at least four (4) years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology subjects that constitute at least 25% of a full time (or part time equivalent) academic year. The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year; or
- a master’s degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full time (or part time equivalent) academic year with an overall distinction average; or
- a master’s degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average; or
- evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the ADVC RT&D or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.
Application Process
Scholarships are awarded through a highly competitive process. Therefore, it is crucial to read and understand the advice provided to prospective applicants about making their application competitive.
All scholarship applicants must provide evidence from an academic member of staff agreeing to supervise their research when submitting an expression of interest. If you intend to apply for one of these scholarships, it is recommended that you start the application process without delay and submit your expression of interest as soon as possible.
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