Monash Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend 2025

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Monash Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend 2025

The Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend is a prestigious scholarship funded by the Australian Government to support both domestic and international students undertaking Research Doctorate (PhD) and Research Masters degrees at Monash University.

This program provides financial assistance to students by offering a living allowance (stipend) to help with living costs during their research studies. Additionally, Monash Indigenous Research Scholarships are available to support Indigenous Australian students.

Scholarship overview

Scholarship type: Full tuition fee offset for domestic students
Stipend value: $36,063 per annum (2025 rate)
Other supports: Relocation allowance (if eligible)
Study Level: Masters by Research / PhD
Study Course: Open to all research fields
Citizen type: Open to both domestic and international students
Number of positions: Varies
Duration:
- Up to 2 years for Masters by Research
- Up to 3.5 years for PhD
Deadline: Four rounds per year:
- International (Round 1): Closes 31 March
- Domestic (Round 2): Closes 31 May
- International (Round 3): Closes 31 August
- Domestic (Round 4): Closes 31 October

Eligibility Criteria for RTP Stipend

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be one of the following:
- Australian citizen
- New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
- International student
Meet Monash University’s competitive scholarship selection process
Satisfy Monash English language proficiency requirements
Be enrolling in a graduate research degree at Monash University

Selection Criteria for RTP Stipend

The RTP Stipend is highly competitive and awarded based on:

Academic excellence in previous studies
Research outputs, including publications, projects, and conference presentations
Prior research experience
Alignment of the research proposal with Monash’s strategic research priorities

(Also check JCU Indigenous Research Training Scholarships)

How to Apply

Applications for graduate research scholarships are submitted along with course applications via the Monash Applicant Portal.
New applicants must obtain an invitation to apply from the relevant faculty before starting their application.
Applicants do not need to specify a particular scholarship—all eligible candidates are automatically considered for all available graduate research scholarships.

Who to Contact

For more information, visit the Monash Graduate Research Office website or contact:

Email: mgro-apply@monash.edu
Phone: +61 3 9905 1538

Visit the University website for further details and the application

(Also check UNSW Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship 2024-25)

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