The 2026 RMIT Research Funded Scholarship round will open and EOIs for centrally awarded scholarships will be accepted from 1st June 2025.
A centrally awarded scholarship at RMIT University is a scholarship that is administered and funded directly by the university, rather than by individual schools, colleges, or external organisations.
Candidates are welcome to apply outside the designated window for research projects funded through alternative sources, including school or college-based scholarships, industry-sponsored scholarships, or other financial guarantees.
At RMIT, applicants are classified as either Domestic or International students for scholarship and admissions purposes.
Domestic students are Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, holders of a permanent humanitarian visa, or New Zealand citizens.
International students are applicants who do not hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency. They typically hold a temporary visa, such as a student visa, and are required to pay international tuition fees.
Please ensure you read ALL instructions and eligibility criteria carefully before submitting your application. Successful applicants are expected to commence in March 2026. However, Schools/Colleges may approve an alternative start date based on individual
circumstances.
Scholarships are awarded through a highly competitive process. Therefore, it is crucial to read and understand the advice provided to prospective applicants about making their application competitive. Information on this is provided below under ‘Costs and Scholarships – Eligibility.’
All scholarship applicants must provide evidence from an academic member of staff agreeing to supervise their research when submitting an expression of interest.
