Pursue your studies in Australia! Great news! The Monash Research Training Program is now open. In this article, we will explain everything about the Monash Research Training Program stipend, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The Monash Research Training Program 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship for international students pursuing a master’s or PhD. This scholarship covers full tuition fees, provides an annual living allowance of up to $33,000, and includes a relocation allowance of $1,500.
The Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships are funded by the Australian Government to support both domestic and international students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Master’s degrees. Monash scholarships are highly competitive and are awarded based on academic performance, research outputs, and prior research experience.
Monash University is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. It was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the state of Victoria, named after the prominent World War I general, Sir John Monash. The university has several campuses, four of which are in Victoria (Clayton, Caulfield, Peninsula, and Parkville), and one in Malaysia.
Monash also has research and teaching centers in Prato, Italy, a graduate research school in Mumbai, India, and a graduate school in Suzhou, China. Additionally, Monash University offers courses at other locations, including in South Africa.
Scholarship Summary
Level of Study: Masters / PhD
Institution(s): Monash University
Study in: Australia
Courses Offered:
- Arts
- Biomedical Science
- Design Education
- Educational and Developmental Psychology and Philosophy
- Engineering Science
- Fine Art
- Philosophy
- Reproductive Sciences
- Surgery
Program Period: Varies depending on the course
Monash Research Training Program Deadlines:
- INTERNATIONAL (Round 1): Opens 1 September, closes 31 March
- DOMESTIC (Round 2): Opens 1 November, closes 31 May
- INTERNATIONAL (Round 3): Opens 1 April, closes 31 August
- DOMESTIC (Round 4): Opens 1 June, closes 31 October
Scholarship Coverage
The Monash Research Training Program provides the following benefits to the recipient:
- Full fee coverage
- Annual living allowance: $33,000
- Relocation allowance: $1,500
Eligibility Criteria for Monash Research Training Program
To be eligible for the Monash Research Training Program, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Required Language: English. Candidates must meet Monash’s English language proficiency requirements.
- Eligible Countries: Open to all countries worldwide
- Eligible Applicants:
- International students
- New Zealand citizens
- Australian citizens
- Australian permanent residents
- Australian humanitarian visa holders
- Academic Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, which includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in the relevant field
- A course leading to a level rated by the relevant department, faculty, and committee as equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field
- A master’s degree involving work, including at least 25% of one full-time equivalent year of research, including a thesis. A grade of honours 2A for the research thesis or project is typically expected. For ungraded theses, examiners’ reports will be considered
- Candidates with qualifications deemed equivalent by the Graduate Research Committee (GRC)
- Selection Criteria: Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant’s academic record, research output, and prior research experience.
- Previous Awards: Applicants must not have previously held an Australian Government or Monash-funded Postgraduate Research Award for more than six months.
How to Apply for Monash Research Training Program?
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for Monash Research Training Program:
- You need to receive an invitation to apply, before you apply. To receive one, you’ll need to complete an expression of interest and/or find a supervisor who agrees to supervise your research. This depends on the faculty/institute.
- Click here to register for Graduate Research Admission and Scholarship.
- All sections of online application are explained here.
- Indicate that you wish to be considered for a scholarship on the application form. There is no need to fill out a separate application form.
You do not need to specify which scholarship you are applying as you are automatically considered for all graduate research scholarships (where eligible).
Required Documents:
- Academic curriculum vitae.
- Official academic transcripts, degree certificate from awarding institution (including an explanation of the grading schema).
- Proof of citizenship.
- Proof of meeting the English language proficiency requirements.
- Invitation to Apply.
- Research proposal.
To apply and know more about Monash Research Training Program, please visit the official website: