The IIT Kanpur-La Trobe University Research Academy is a globally recognised research partnership formed between the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and La Trobe University that brings the two organizations' research capabilities together to build a critical mass of resources and researchers who work with industry and Government to address the sustainability and liveability issues facing global communities.
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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 with a value of $36,000 per annum (2026 rate)
- a Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset scholarship for up to four years for a doctoral degree
- a travel allowance to assist with travel between Melbourne and Uttar Pradesh, India, and personal expenses while residing in India
- an allowance to relocate to Melbourne to commence the degree and publication/ thesis allowance
- opportunities to work with outstanding researchers at La Trobe and IITK Kanpur universities, and access to our suit of professional development programs
Requirements
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- contact the primary supervisor listed against the project, and receive their invitation to submit a full application
- meet the entrance requirements for the PhD
- not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate for the same purpose
Selection Process
In selecting successful applicants, applications are prioritised from candidates who:
- will be enrolled full-time and undertaking their research at a La Trobe University campus
- have completed a Masters by Research or other significant body of research, such as an honours research thesis or lead authorship of a peer-reviewed publication, assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 75 or above
Application Documents
- A statement outlining your interest in the project and your research goals
- A copy of your academic transcripts
- A copy of your research thesis or any relevant publications
- Your CV
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
To apply for one of the joint PhD scholarships, follow these steps:
- Check Your Eligibility: Ensure you meet the entry requirements for the PhD.
- Select a Project: Choose a project from the available projects above.
- Review Project Requirements: Check the eligibility criteria and any additional conditions for the chosen project.
- Contact the Primary Supervisor: Email the primary supervisor for your preferred project to express your interest in applying.
- Once invited to apply by the primary supervisor, please follow the instructions on the How to Apply page for the PhD. Remember to include the relevant project code (IITK-25---) in your application.
- For Domestic Applicants: Select the 'Graduate Research - Specialist Research Scholarship' in your application.
- Only eligible applicants will be invited by the primary supervisor to submit a full application for the PhD and scholarship. Please do not submit your application through our online portal without an invitation from the primary supervisor, as your application will not be accepted without their support.
For more information, kindly view the Scholarship webpage.
