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RMIT University Research Scholarship
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RMIT University offers two international tuition fee scholarships: the RTP International Fee Offset Scholarship (RIFOS) and the RMIT Research International Tuition Fee Scholarship (RRITFS). These scholarships provide tuition fees for a period of 3 years, with the possibility of a 6-month extension. RIFOS scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, while RRITFS scholarships are funded by RMIT University.
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Scholarship Overview
- Scholarship Stipend Value: Tuition fees for 3 years (with possibility of 6-month extension)
- Health Insurance: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for duration of visa
- Degree Program: Research degree (PhD or Master by Research)
- Available in: RMIT University, Australia
- Host: RMIT University
- Citizen type: International students
- Award Duration: 3 years (with possibility of 6-month extension)
Eligibility Criteria
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of a competitive selection process that ranks applicants according to their academic achievement, research outputs, and relevant professional experience. Priority is given to applicants who:
- Have achieved a high distinction in the final two years of the qualifying program(s).
- May be considered by RMIT as having an equivalent level of academic attainment, taking into account previous study, relevant work experience, research publications, and other research experience.
- Are able to take receipt of a scholarship for a minimum 12 months duration on a full-time basis (or part-time equivalent) because of prior enrolment in a graduate research program.
- Have not already completed a graduate research program at the same or higher course level.
- Are or will be enrolled and primarily based at an RMIT Australian campus.
- International applicants must meet English language requirements by the application closing date to be considered for a scholarship.
- Additionally, successful recipients of the VCPS must not have undertaken prior higher degree by research candidature in the last three years.
- Part-time applications from local applicants may be approved if applicants are able to demonstrate exceptional circumstances as specified in the Research Scholarship Terms and Conditions.
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How to Apply
Apply for a research scholarship through one of the University's rounds.
- Automatically considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
- Refer to Research Scholarship Rounds for application instructions and key dates.
- Contact SGR Scholarships team via RMIT Connect for further information.
Additional Information
- Scholarships provided to candidates enrolled on a part-time basis are not tax exempt.
- Scholarship applicants already enrolled in a research degree must have:
- More than 12 months remaining of Master by research candidature as at 1 January 2019.
- You will be considered ineligible for a tuition fee scholarship if:
- You are applying for or undertaking a Masters by Research and you already hold a Research Doctorate, Research Masters, or an equivalent research qualification.
- You are applying for or undertaking a Research Doctorate and you already hold a Research Doctorate or an equivalent research qualification.
- You have previously held a Commonwealth-funded postgraduate research scholarship unless it was terminated within six months of the scholarship commencement date.
Contact Information
- SGR Scholarships team via RMIT Connect.
- Prospective applicants and Educational Agents should submit a guest enquiry through RMIT Connect.
- Phone: +61 3 9925 2000
- Postal address: RMIT University, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia
- Street address: 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, Australian Eastern Standard Time.
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