☰
Applications are ongoing for the Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend provided by the Australian Government to help students at Monash University, Australia. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships are provided by the Australian Government to support both domestic and international students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees.
As part of this program, a RTP Stipend (living allowance) is available to help support domestic and international students with living costs whilst studying at Monash.
The RTP Stipend is also part of a support package for Indigenous Australian students.
The RTP Stipend provides:
There are a number of tuition scholarships available for our international students that can be packaged with this stipend.
Domestic students will automatically be provided with a RTP Fees Offset.
Entry requirements
All graduate research degrees have minimum academic entry requirements which must be met by all applicants. Some courses have additional requirements which are outlined in the relevant course entry in the Monash University handbook.
The minimum academic entry requirements are outlined in their Graduate Research Admission Procedure and differ depending on the graduate research degree.
Further information on admission criteria for graduate research degrees is available here.
English language proficiency
All graduate research degrees require sound English language skills. It is important you understand what English language proficiency requirements are applicable, noting that certain faculties have higher requirements. Should you be required to undertake an English language proficiency test, ensure you check which tests are accepted by Monash.
Monash’s English language proficiency requirements for graduate research degrees are outlined here.
For detailed information, see:
Selection criteria
Monash scholarships are very competitive and are awarded based on your academic record, any research outputs and prior research experience.
If successful in receiving a RTP Stipend, please ensure you familiarise yourself with the conditions and benefits as specified in the policy and procedures.
Application for graduate research scholarships is done at the time of applying for your course, unless you are already enrolled. Whether you are a new or current student, the same application process is used for both admission and/or scholarship via our Applicant Portal. You do not need to specify which scholarship you are applying as you are automatically considered for all graduate research scholarships (where eligible).
INTERNATIONAL (Round 1)
closes 31 March
DOMESTIC (Round 2)
closes 31 May
INTERNATIONAL (Round 3)
closes 31 August
DOMESTIC (Round 4)
closes 31 October
Many scholarships can have different application processes. Make sure to read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline.
If you are a new applicant, you must have obtained an invitation to apply from the relevant faculty before starting your application.
For more information visit the website or contact the Graduate Research Admissions team on
E: [email protected] or T: +61 3 99051538
Apply for Monash Research Training Program Stipend