RMIT PhD International Scholarships (RPIS) are funded by RMIT University and are awarded to International students undertaking a research Doctoral degree on the basis of academic excellence and research potential.
The value of the RMIT PhD International Scholarships increase annually in accordance with indexation. In 2015, the RMIT PhD International Scholarship will provide the following benefits:
- tuition fees for the standard duration of your program
- the cost of an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy for the standard duration of your program
- a stipend of $28,849 per annum pro rata (full-time mode) which is equivalent to the Government APA rate of $25,849 plus an RMIT top up of $3000
- a relocation allowance for the cost of relocating in order to take up your PhD program, up to $515 per adult and $255 per child to a maximum of $1540
- an allowance for the cost of producing a thesis/appropriate durable record, up to $840 for a Doctoral enrolment
- paid sick, maternity and parental leave (within the limits of the Scholarship Guidelines).
The duration of an RPIS will be reduced by any periods of study undertaken towards a research degree prior to the commencement of the RMIT PhD.
The standard duration of a research doctorate scholarship is three years full-time. Candidates may apply for an extension of up to six months subject to satisfactory progress and school approval.
- have achieved excellent academic results
- have been offered a place in a PhD program at an Australian RMIT campus commencing in 2015
- have been offered a place that is not conditional on meeting English language requirements OR provide evidence of English language proficiency and meet the English language requirement of the research program before the closing date of the scholarship application
- not already hold a research qualification equivalent to an Australian research doctorate
- be studying in one of RMIT’s areas of research strengths
- provide details of any external funding for tuition or living expenses that you have received or applied for
- hold an Australian student visa for the term of the scholarship and comply with the conditions of the visa.
RMIT may also consider you if:
- you commenced your research degree program in Semester 1 or 2 2015, but applied for the program after the 2015 Scholarship closing date
- you are a non-RMIT student who commenced a research program at another eligible institution but terminated your enrolment within six months of starting
- you are applying for or have received external funding for your living expenses.
How to apply
Applications will open 1 September 2014 for 2015 scholarships and close 31 October 2014.
Applicants wishing to apply for the RPIS must have received an offer letter to a PhD program at RMIT for 2015 before applying for a scholarship.
Further information
As the holder of this scholarship you:
- must commence your studies by 31 August 2015
- are not able to defer your studies to another year
- must apply again the following year if you are unable to take up your award.
If you have dependants, the RPIS will provide an Overseas Student Health Cover policy to cover them also.
As a guide, RMIT University requires that you meet English language requirements for entry into research programs. Your test result must be current (i.e. taken no more than two years before your research program commences).
Your RMIT English test result must also be current (i.e. taken no more than one year before your research program commences).
Some programs have higher English language requirements. Details are included in each program summary.
For further details and application please visit the RMIT PhD International Scholarship (RPIS) page.
