2026 Monash University Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend

Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships, funded by the Australian Government, support both domestic and international students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees at Australian universities. As part of this program, a RTP Stipend (living allowance) is available to help support students with living costs whilst studying at a Monash Australia campus. Additionally, the RTP Stipend – Indigenous is specifically available to support Indigenous Australian students.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2026
• Value$37,145 p.a (2026 rate)
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorMonash University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The RTP Stipend provides:

• a living allowance (stipend), and
• a relocation allowance, if eligible.

There are a number of tuition scholarships available for our international students that can be packaged with this stipend.

Domestic students will automatically be provided with a RTP Fees Offset.

Requirements

You must be one of the following:

• An Australian citizen
• A New Zealand citizen
• Australian permanent resident
• Australian humanitarian visa holder
• An International student

You must meet the following criteria:

• meet Monash's competitive scholarship selection process requirements; and
• meet Monash English language proficiency requirements.

This scholarship is also available to students undertaking Joint Research Awards when Monash University is the home institution.

Selection Process

• Monash scholarships are highly competitive and are awarded based on academic excellence, research outputs and prior research experience.
• If you are awarded a RTP Stipend, it's important to familiarise yourself with the associated conditions and benefits as outlined in the policy and procedures.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Graduate research scholarships applications are submitted at the same time as your course application, unless you are already enrolled.  Whether you are a new applicant or a current student, the myApp Portal is used for both course admission and scholarship applications.  You do not need to select specific scholarships, eligible applicants are automatically considered for all available graduate research scholarships.

Enquiries: Contact Graduate Research Admissions team on E: [email protected] or T: +61 3 99051538

For more information, kindly visit Monash University scholarship webpage.