The Deakin University RTP Scholarships for international students are now open for interested and qualified students willing to pursue a postgraduate research and PhD degree in Australia.
For all selected applicants, the 2025 Deakin University Scholarships offer fully-funded awards of full tuition waiver, annual stipends of $35,550, a relocation allowance of $1500, and comprehensive health insurance.
Requirements
To be considered for the Deakin University Scholarship, you must:
be a domestic or international student enrolled in an HDR course of study at Deakin University
completed at least four years of tertiary education studies
not be receiving an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset HDR fees
not be receiving income from another source to support that student’s general living costs while undertaking their course of study if that income is greater than 75 percent of that student’s RTP or DUPRS Stipend rate.
have achieved 80% or equivalent in the research component of their previous study or an equivalent level of academic attainment, taking into account previous study, relevant work experience, research publications and other research experience
meet all other minimum entry requirements according to the Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Admission, Selection and Enrolment Procedure.
Benefits of Deakin University HDR Scholarship
Stipend and Allowances Value A stipend of $35,550 per annum for 2024 tax-exemptA relocation allowance from $500 to $1,500 (for single to family) is awarded to students who are moving from interstate or overseas in order to study at DeakinFor international students only: Single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.Doctoral Degree Duration3 years for stipend and 4 years for the tuition fees offsetResearch Master Degree Duration
2 years for stipend and 2 years for the tuition fees offset
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
CV
Academic transcripts
Valid English test result/evidence of Language of instruction
Bachelor, Honours or Masters thesis/dissertation.
Publication
A statement of the research project/problem/question
Method of Application
click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage
you are to fill out and submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) form at least 4 weeks prior to the scholarship deadline.
Steps to completing the EOI form:
Step 1: Prospective applicant contacts potential supervisor
Step 2: Supervisor agrees to supervision and invites prospective applicant to submit an EoI
Step 3: Prospective applicant completes EoI form sections 1-9 and sends to supervisor
Step 4: Supervisor completes EoI form sections 10-13
Step 5: Supervisor sends EoI form and additional supporting documentation to the e-mail of the faculty chosen.
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: August 24th, 2025.