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RMIT University Urban Futures PhD Scholarship
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RMIT University Urban Futures PhD Scholarship
About The Scholarship
The Urban Futures PhD Scholarship is offered by the Centre for Urban Research at RMIT University. The scholarship supports research in various urban studies topics under the guidance of Professor Jago Dodson, the Director of Urban Futures EIP. This is an opportunity for both domestic and international students to pursue a PhD focused on current urban challenges. The scholarship is awarded through RMIT’s competitive research scholarship rounds and is open to the most qualified applicants based on academic excellence and research potential.
Scholarship Overview
- Scholarship type: Full tuition fee coverage
- Stipend value: Living allowance of $35,886 per annum (2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Relocation support: Up to $515 per adult and $255 per child (maximum $1,540)
- Health insurance: OSHC for international students
- Paid leave: Maternity, sick, and parenting leave as per RMIT scholarship terms and conditions
- Study level: PhD by Research
- Study course: Urban Studies and related fields
- Citizen type: Open to international and domestic students
- Number of positions: Not specified
- Duration: 3.5 years full-time for PhD; 2 years full-time for Master’s
- Deadline: Not specified (typically aligned with RMIT’s general research scholarship rounds)
Potential Research Topics Include
- National-level urban policies
- Public transport network planning and governance
- Housing systems and policies
- Urban political economy and class dynamics
- Urban crisis theories
- Urban policy and infrastructure
- Global-scale urban governance
- Post-war reconstruction for Ukraine and/or Gaza
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
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- Undertake an internship with an industry, government, or civil society partner.
- Have achieved a High Distinction (80% or higher) in the final two years of their qualifying program or demonstrate equivalent academic achievement through work experience, publications, or research experience.
- Be enrolled in a full-time PhD program at an RMIT Australian campus.
- For international applicants, meet English language requirements by the application closing date.
- Applicants who have already completed a graduate research degree at the same level (e.g., PhD applicants who already hold a PhD) are not eligible.
Selection Criteria
Selection is based on the following merit-based criteria:
- Academic performance: High distinction or equivalent qualifications
- Research potential: Publications, work experience, or contributions to the field
- Relevance: Alignment between previous studies and the proposed research program
- Professional experience: Prior work or internships relevant to urban research
How to Apply
- Visit the RMIT University Application Portal and complete the online research application form.
- Submit required documents such as academic transcripts, research proposals, and English language test results.
- Indicate your interest in the Urban Futures PhD Scholarship during the application process.
Who to Contact
For questions or further assistance, contact:
Professor Jago Dodson
Director, Urban Futures EIP
Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
Email: jago.dodson@rmit.edu.au
Visit the University Website to learn more about the scholarship and apply.
Additional Resources
- Also apply for: University of Adelaide Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships 2025 and Monash University Graduate Research Scholarships.
- Browse more: Fully funded Masters and PhD scholarships in Australia.
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