Victoria University International Research Scholarships 2025–2026

 

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Victoria University International Research Scholarships 2025–2026

Victoria University (VU) in Melbourne, Australia, invites applications for its highly competitive research scholarships designed to support exceptional international students pursuing higher degrees by research.

These scholarships aim to encourage high-quality research and academic excellence across all fields of study, with generous financial support for international applicants. Opportunities are available for doctoral candidates commencing a research program at Victoria University. Some additional benefits are also available through the VU Global Research Scholarship.

 Scholarship Overview

Scholarship type:

• RTP Fee Offset Scholarship (full tuition fee waiver)

• RTP Stipend Scholarship  International

Stipend value:

• Living allowance of $35,006 per year (2025 rate)

• Indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity, and parental leave

Other supports:

• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) – single cover for international students

Study Level:

• PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Study Course:

• Open to all research fields

Citizen Type:

• International students (non-Australian, non-New Zealand citizens or PR)

Number of positions:

• Varies (based on funding availability)

Duration:

• Up to 4 years (full-time) for PhD students

Deadline:

• 14 September 2025 

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for the RTP Stipend Scholarship – International, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand
• Meet VU’s academic entrance requirements for a research degree
• Meet English language proficiency requirements
• Have achieved an H1 average (above 80% on VU scale) in the final or honours year
• Be commencing a full-time PhD program
• Submit a well-developed Research Focus Outline (RFO)

Selection Criteria

Selection is highly competitive and based on:

• Academic merit (grades, honors performance, final year results)

• Research potential as evidenced by your proposed Research Focus Outline

• Relevance of academic background to chosen field

• Originality and feasibility of research proposal

• Publications, conference presentations, or relevant research outputs

• Priority will be given to:

• Applicants who have not previously held a PhD

• Applicants who have not held IPRS, VUIPRS, or OPRS scholarships (unless for a Master’s of Research degree)

(Also apply for Federation University CSIRO Industry PhD Program Scholarship 2025)

How to Apply

1. Applications open: 28 July 2025

2. Select your Research Focus Outline (RFO) from the university website

3. Contact the principal supervisor of your selected RFO

4. Review the forthcoming Application Guide for Graduate Research Stipend Scholarships

5. Visit the Apply for Graduate Research page on VU's website

6. Submit your application, including:

   • Course application

   • Scholarship application

   • Supporting documentation

   • Use relevant course code, institute, FoR code, and RFO number

Who to Contact

•  Call: +61 3 9919 6100
•  Chat or send questions via GoToVU

Visit the University Website to learn more about this scholarship and submit an application. 

(Also apply for University of Canberra Scholarships 2025-2026

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Pro-tips for research scholarship applications

The following are some helpful links to browse through. They include tips and guides on how to successfully apply for research Masters and PhD scholarships and admissions to study in Australia. 

These are just some essential elements that any international student thinking to study abroad must be aware of especially when applying for research degree programs abroad. 

This includes information about :

•  General Masters/PhD scholarship requirements to study in Australia, 
•  How to apply for research Masters/PhD scholarships and admissions,  
•  How to apply successfully to scholarships abroad. 
• Another essential guide that you must look at is  How to contact potential supervisors when asking for a Masters or PhD Studentship position. 
• And how to write a captivating research proposal for scholarship applications, 
• And finally Research Proposal Guide for Successful Admission/Scholarship applications

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