If you plan to study in Australia with financial support, the Monash Research Training Program is one of the best opportunities for international students. This scholarship provides fully funded programs across a wide range of fields. In this article, we have explained everything you need to know about the Monash Research Training Program, including its benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, and a detailed step-by-step application process to help you apply successfully.
The Monash Research Training Program 2026-2027 is a fully funded master’s and PhD scholarship for international students. This scholarship provides full fee coverage, an annual living allowance up to $37,145, and a relocation allowance of $1,500.
Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships are provided by the Australian government to support both domestic and international students undertaking research doctorate and research master’s degrees. Monash scholarships are very competitive and are awarded based on your academic record, any research outputs, and prior research experience.
Monash University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Australia. Named for prominent World War I general Sir John Monash, it was founded in 1958 and is the second-oldest university in the State of Victoria. The university has many campuses, four of which are in Victoria (Clayton, Caulfield, Peninsula, and Parkville) and one in Malaysia.
Monash also has a research and teaching center in Prato, Italy, a graduate research school in Mumbai, India, and a graduate school in Suzhou, China. Monash University courses are also delivered at other locations, including South Africa.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Master’s / PhD
- Institution(s): Monash University
- Study Destination: Australia
- Courses Offered: Arts, Biomedical Science, Design Education, Educational and Developmental Psychology and Philosophy, Engineering Science, Fine Art, Philosophy, Reproductive Sciences, Surgery
- Program Period: Different according to your course.
The Monash Research Training Program Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Monash Research Training Program depends on the round, as mentioned below:
- 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 recipient with the following benefits:
- Full fee coverage.
- Annual living allowance: $37,145.
- Relocation allowance: $1,500.
Eligibility Criteria for Monash Research Training Program
To be eligible for the Monash Research Training Program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Required Language: English. You must meet Monash’s English language proficiency requirements.
- Eligible Countries: All countries in the world
- An international student.
- A New Zealand citizen.
- An Australian citizen.
- Australian permanent resident.
- Australian humanitarian visa holder.
- A bachelor’s degree requires at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field and normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honors 1 or 2A in a relevant field.
- A course leading to a level rated by the relevant department, faculty, and committee as equivalent to an honors 1 or 2A in a relevant field.
- A master’s degree typically involves a significant research component, comprising at least 25% of a full-time equivalent year of work, including a thesis. It is normally expected that a grade of honors (2A) has been obtained for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiners’ reports will be taken into account to assess the quality of the research and the applicant’s overall performance in the program.
- Have qualifications that, in the opinion of GRC, are deemed equivalent.
- Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant’s academic record, research output, and prior research experience.
- Have not previously held an Australian government or Monash-funded postgraduate research award for more than six months.
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How to Apply for the Monash Research Training Program?
Please follow the application instructions below to apply for the 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 the 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 are automatically considered for all eligible graduate research scholarships.
Required Documents:
- Academic curriculum vitae.
- Official academic transcripts and degree certificates from the 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.
Website
To apply and learn more about the Monash Research Training Program, please visit the official website: