The Victoria University International Research Scholarships offer fully funded Master’s and Doctoral programs funded with tuition fees, health insurance, and a living stipend of $35,707 per year.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Victoria University RTP Scholarship, you must:
be a citizen of any country other than Australia or New Zealand
meet the University’s academic entrance requirements for enrolment into a research degree
meet the University’s English-language proficiency requirements for enrolment in a research degree
Applicants for a RTP Stipend Scholarship – International must also:
have a weighted average mark (WAM) or Honours year grade of H1 (VU Standard 85% or above) or equivalent in the most recent eligible qualification
be commencing a research doctoral degree (Doctor of Philosophy)
nominate a research-focus outline as part of your application
enrol as a full-time student.
Priority will be given to applicants who:
have not already obtained a PhD degree or equivalent if they are proposing to undertake another one
have not previously held an IPRS, VUIPRS or OPRS (unless it was for a Masters of Research degree, and you are applying to undertake PhD studies).
Benefits
RTP Stipend Scholarship – International includes:
an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship exempting the recipient from paying tuition fees
a living allowance of $35,707 per year (2026 rate)
overseas student health cover (single cover).
Tony Kruger Education for Social Justice Research Scholarship
Annual stipend value: $40,707 (2026 rate)
Tuition fees: are covered by the Research Training Program (RTP)
Overseas Student Health Cover: Single cover
Project-based scholarships
As a minimum, each scholarship includes:
annual stipend
Fee Offset Scholarship exempting the recipient from paying tuition fees.
Method of Application
Click the green button below to go to the university’s scholarship webpage.
Select your Research Focus Outline
Contact the Principal Supervisor to discuss your interest in and suitability for the research topic
Read the Application Guide for Graduate Research Stipend Scholarships (below)
Refer to the Apply for Graduate Research and follow the steps to submit your application
Use the RFO number, supervisory panel, Institute, Course code and Field of Research (FoR) code from your selected Research Focus Outline to assist you with your application
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: September 13, 2026.