Fully Funded 2026 RMIT Research Scholarships in Australia for Domestic and International Students | Apply Now

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2026 RMIT Research Scholarships in Australia: Overview

. Application Deadlines

• Domestic EOI Deadline: 30 September 2025

• Domestic Full Application Deadline: 30 October 2025

• International EOI Deadline: 30 August 2025

• International Full Application Deadline: 30 September 2025

• Domestic Offers Begin: 15 December 2025

• International Offers Begin: 24 November 2025

• Final Outcomes for Both: 1 April 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 RMIT Research Funded Scholarship round. These centrally awarded scholarships provide financial support for outstanding research students to undertake graduate research degrees at RMIT University in Australia. The scholarships cover both domestic and international applicants, and recipients are selected through a highly competitive process. Applicants are required to secure supervision support from an RMIT academic before submitting an application. Successful candidates are expected to commence their research in March 2026, although flexibility may be granted.

Scholarship Categories

• Domestic Research Funded Scholarships

• International Research Funded Scholarships

• Alternative scholarships from individual schools or external sponsors may also be available

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a domestic or international student

• Domestic applicants: Australian citizen, permanent resident, permanent humanitarian visa holder, or New Zealand citizen

• International applicants: holders of temporary visas and liable for international tuition fees

• Must meet the admission requirements for RMIT research programs

• Must provide written confirmation of supervision by an RMIT academic

• Must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) before applying fully

Documents Required

• Valid Passport (for international applicants)

• Academic Transcripts (translated to English if needed)

• Research Proposal

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Proof of English proficiency (if required)

• Written confirmation of supervision support

• Other relevant supporting documents

Selection Process

• Submit Expression of Interest (EOI)

• EOI assessment and invitation to submit full application

• Full application review by scholarship committees

• Scholarship offers issued to successful candidates

• Reserve list created for eligible but initially unsuccessful candidates

• Final outcome notifications sent

Important Notes

• Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, research experience, and alignment with RMIT’s research priorities

• Application is free of charge

• Applicants are advised to apply early to secure consideration

• For complete details and to start your application, visit RMIT’s official research scholarships page

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the 2026 RMIT Research Scholarships in Australia: Overview