The Victoria University International Research Scholarships offer fully funded Master’s and Doctoral programs funded with tuition fees, health insurance, and a living stipend of $35,707 per year.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Victoria University RTP Scholarship, you must:
Applicants for a RTP Stipend Scholarship – International must also:
- have a weighted average mark (WAM) or Honours year grade of H1 (VU Standard 85% or above) or equivalent in the most recent eligible qualification
- be commencing a research doctoral degree (Doctor of Philosophy)
- nominate a research-focus outline as part of your application
- enrol as a full-time student.
Priority will be given to applicants who:
- have not already obtained a PhD degree or equivalent if they are proposing to undertake another one
- have not previously held an IPRS, VUIPRS or OPRS (unless it was for a Masters of Research degree, and you are applying to undertake PhD studies).
Benefits
RTP Stipend Scholarship – International includes:
- an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship exempting the recipient from paying tuition fees
- a living allowance of $35,707 per year (2026 rate)
- overseas student health cover (single cover).
Tony Kruger Education for Social Justice Research Scholarship
Project-based scholarships
As a minimum, each scholarship includes:
- annual stipend
- Fee Offset Scholarship exempting the recipient from paying tuition fees.
Method of Application
- Click the green button below to go to the university’s scholarship webpage.
- Select your Research Focus Outline
- Contact the Principal Supervisor to discuss your interest in and suitability for the research topic
- Read the Application Guide for Graduate Research Stipend Scholarships (below)
- Refer to the Apply for Graduate Research and follow the steps to submit your application
- Use the RFO number, supervisory panel, Institute, Course code and Field of Research (FoR) code from your selected Research Focus Outline to assist you with your application
Application Deadline: September 13, 2026.