The Dennis McDermott Research Scholarships will be awarded to Indigenous students of exceptional research promise to undertake a higher degree by research at La Trobe University. The scholarship was established to celebrate the life of Professor Dennis McDermott, La Trobe’s inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous).
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Summary
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Benefits
- A Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend for up to three and a half (3.5) years for a doctoral degree or 22 months for a Masters by research degree, with a value of $36,000 per annum (2026 rate)
- A special top-up stipend of $10,000 per annum for three years and six months full-time study for a doctoral degree or for 22 months full-time study for a Masters by research degree
- A research support grant of up to $3,000 per annum, for three years full-time study for a doctoral degree or for 18 months full-time study for a Masters by research degree, to assist with costs such as laboratory consumables, fieldwork and attendance at conferences
- A Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset scholarship for up to four years for a doctoral degree or two years for a Masters by research.
- A Research Training Program (RTP) Allowance to support relocation and production of the thesis
- Opportunities to work with La Trobe’s outstanding researchers, and have access to our suite of professional development programs.
Requirements
- Meet the entrance requirements for the proposed course
- Not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate for the same purpose
- Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
- Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin
Selection Process
In selecting successful applicants, applications are prioritised from candidates who:
- will be undertaking their research at a La Trobe University campus
- for doctoral research scholarships, have completed a Masters by Research or other significant body of research, such lead authorship of a research thesis or peer-reviewed publication, assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 75 or above
- for Masters by research scholarships, have attained the equivalent of a first-class honours degree at an Australian university or equivalent from a recognised overseas university
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
Application Deadline
December 31, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit the Dennis McDermott Research Scholarships webpage.
