About the Positions La Trobe Flexible Research Scholarship (FLEX) 2025 The La Trobe Flexible Research Scholarship (FLEX) is a unique opportunity offered by La Trobe University to enhance inclusivity and accessibility in research education. This scholarship is designed specifically for graduate researchers with disabilities who currently hold, or have been offered, a Research Training Program (RTP) stipend or a La Trobe University Graduate Research Scholarship (LTGRS) stipend. The program provides additional financial and structural support, allowing candidates extra time, flexibility, and funding to complete their research degrees successfully. It recognizes the diverse challenges faced by students with disabilities and ensures that their research journey is supported through tailored adjustments and resources. Scholarship Overview Scholarship Type: Extension to RTP or LTGRS Stipend Stipend Value: $36,000 per annum (paid fortnightly; indexed annually) Additio...
La Trobe University Dennis McDermott Research Scholarships 2025
La Trobe University Dennis McDermott Research Scholarships 2025
La Trobe University offers the Dennis McDermott Research Scholarships to support outstanding Australian and Australian Permanent Resident students pursuing a research-based Masters or PhD. These scholarships provide financial support in conjunction with a Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship to enable students to focus on high-quality research and develop their professional skills.
Applicants may undertake research on any topic, either by developing their own research proposal or through available Graduate Research projects, subject to supervision and resource availability.
Scholarship Overview
Scholarship type: RTP Scholarship with top-up
Stipend value: $34,000 per annum (RTP) + $10,000 per annum top-up (2025 rate)
Other supports:
Research support grant of up to $3,000 per year to cover laboratory consumables, fieldwork, and conference attendance
RTP Fees Offset covering tuition fees (up to 4 years for PhD, 2 years for Masters by research)
RTP Allowance for relocation and thesis production
Opportunities to collaborate with La Trobe’s researchers and access professional development programs
Study Level: Masters/PhD by Research
Study Course: Open to all research areas
Citizen type: Australian citizens or Australian Permanent Residents
Number of positions: Not specified
Duration: Up to 3.5 years for PhD, 22 months for Masters by research
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Meet entrance requirements for the proposed course
Not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75% of the stipend rate for the same purpose
Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin
Preferred candidates:
Will undertake their research at a La Trobe University campus
For PhD: Have completed a Masters by Research or equivalent significant research with outcomes such as a thesis or peer-reviewed publication, assessed at La Trobe standard of 75 or above
For Masters by Research: Have achieved a first-class honours degree at an Australian university or equivalent from a recognized overseas institution
Selection Criteria
Selection is merit-based, considering:
Academic achievements and research potential
Relevance of proposed research to prior study or professional experience
Research outputs, including publications or prior thesis work
Endorsements or recommendations from academic supervisors
Develop a research proposal or select a Graduate Research project (where available).
Identify a suitable supervisor via the La Trobe University website and contact them for endorsement.
After receiving in-principle agreement for supervision:
Complete your application, selecting the scholarship “Graduate Research - Specialist Research Scholarship”
Submit the application for consideration.
Current La Trobe graduate research students must start a new application and select “Graduate Research - Scholarship Only” to apply for the scholarship.
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