Deakin University Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship 2027
The Deakin University Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship 2027 is a prestigious, fully funded doctoral opportunity at one of Australia’s leading research universities. The international application round opens on 6 July 2026 and closes on 23 August 2026, for a February 2027 intake. Both domestic and international students are welcome to apply across all research fields.
Key Details
- Stipend: AUD $37,450 per year (tax-free annual living allowance)
- Tuition: Full tuition fee offset covered (international students included)
- Duration: Up to 3 years for PhD (with possible 6-month extension); up to 2 years for Masters by Research
- Additional benefits: Relocation funding available; Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students
- Fields: Open to all research disciplines offered at Deakin University
- Eligibility: Must be accepted into or already enrolled in a graduate research degree at Deakin University; academic merit and research potential assessed; open to international students
- Application opens: 6 July 2026 (international round)
- Application deadline: 23 August 2026 (February 2027 intake)
- Intake: February 2027
- How to apply: First apply for research degree admission, then apply for the scholarship at deakin.edu.au
The Australian Government Research Training Program provides block grants to Australian higher education providers to support both domestic and international students undertaking research training through a Research Master’s or Doctoral degree. Deakin University is ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide, offering excellent research facilities, mentorship from world-class researchers, and a welcoming multicultural campus. If you are planning a PhD in Australia, this is one of the best-funded and most reputable scholarship programmes available.
Always verify deadlines and details on the official Deakin University website before applying.