Deakin RTP and DUPR Scholarships for 2025/2026: Fully Funded Graduate Research Opportunity in Australia 

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Deakin RTP and DUPR Scholarships for 2025: Overview

Deakin University is offering two prestigious postgraduate research scholarships for both domestic and international students: the Research Training Program (RTP) funded by the Australian Government and the Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) funded by Deakin. These scholarships support outstanding candidates pursuing a Master’s by Research or Doctoral degree.

Deakin RTP and DUPR Scholarships for 2025:Deadline

• International applicants: 24 August 2025 (for February 2026 intake)

• Domestic applicants: 24 October 2025 (for February 2026 intake)

Deakin RTP and DUPR Scholarships for 2025: Benefits

• Annual stipend of $35,550 (2025 rate, tax-free)

• Tuition fee offset for up to 4 years (PhD) or 2 years (Master’s)

• Relocation allowance: $500 – $1,500 for students moving interstate or internationally

• Single OSHC policy for international students

Scholarship Categories

• RTP Stipend and Fees Offset (Australian Government)

• DUPR Stipend and Tuition Fee Offset (Deakin University)

Deakin RTP and DUPR Scholarships for 2025: Eligibility Criteria

• Must be enrolled or intend to enrol in a graduate research program at Deakin University

• Minimum of four years of tertiary education

• Achieved at least 80% or equivalent in the research component of prior studies

• Meet Deakin’s entry requirements for research degrees

• Not receiving other income exceeding 75% of the scholarship value for living expenses

• International applicants must meet English language requirements

Documents Required

• Academic transcripts

• CV and/or evidence of research experience

• Research proposal

• Evidence of English proficiency (for international students)

• Publications (if any)

• Two academic references

Important Notes

• Competitive selection based on academic merit and research potential

• International applicants also receive a single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

• Current students may apply if they haven’t exceeded 3 years (PhD) or 2 years (Master’s) of their program

Selection Process

• Evaluation based on academic qualifications, research experience, publications, and alignment with Deakin’s research priorities

• Must enrol as full-time, on-campus research students

• Assessed according to the HDR Scholarships Ranking Guidelines