Monash University Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend 2024

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.

• Table of Content
• About Monash University
• Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend
• Aim and Benefits of Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend
• Requirements for Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Monash University

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Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend

Aim and Benefits of Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend

The RTP Stipend provides:

• A living allowance (stipend), and
• A relocation allowance, if eligible.

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.

Requirements for Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Qualification

You must be one of the following:

• An Australian citizen
• A New Zealand citizen
• Australian permanent resident
• Australian humanitarian visa holder
• An International student

You must meet the following criteria:

• meet Monash's competitive scholarship selection process requirements; and

• meet Monash English language proficiency requirements.

This scholarship is also available to students undertaking Joint Research Awards when Monash University is the home institution.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend

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 Deadline

How to Apply

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).

For more details, visit Monash University website.