Deakin University Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

Applications are now open for Deakin University RTP Scholarships 2027 Round.

RTP scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, while DUPR scholarships are funded by Deakin. Both are available to domestic and international candidates. Only top-ranked applicants will be offered an RTP.

• Table of Content
• About Deakin University
• Deakin University Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Deakin University Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Deakin University Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Deakin University Postgraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Deakin University

Deakin has celebrated a significant number of milestones in its time. Year after year, advancements in technology, new academic and industry partnerships, groundbreaking research outcomes and innovative course delivery methods put Deakin at the forefront of higher education. With five popular campuses – including the online Cloud Campus – multi-million dollar research facilities and technology-rich learning centres across Victoria, we've gone from local university to globally connected university. Deakin provides a world-class education wherever you are, whenever y... continue reading

Deakin University Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Deakin University Postgraduate Scholarship

• a stipend of $37,450 per annum tax exempt
• a relocation allowance from $500 to $1,500 (for single to family) awarded to candidates who are moving from interstate or overseas in order to study at Deakin.

For international candidates only:

• single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy for the duration of the student visa.

Duration

• Doctoral degree: three years for stipend and four years for the tuition fees offset.
• Research masters degree: two years for stipend and two years for the tuition fees offset.

Requirements for Deakin University Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

• To be eligible for an RTP Stipend, RTP Fees Offset, RTP Allowance or DUPRS an applicant must be a domestic or international student enrolled in a graduate research course of study at Deakin University.
• To be eligible for an RTP Fees Offset an applicant must not be receiving an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset graduate research fees.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Deakin University Postgraduate Scholarship

RTP and DUPRS Stipends will be awarded to candidates as the result of a competitive process outlined in the ranking guidelines below. Candidates receiving an RTP or DUPRS Stipend will be enrolled as on-campus full-time students.

Applicants for an RTP or DUPRS Stipend must have:

• completed at least four years of tertiary education studies
• 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
• met all other minimum entry requirements according to the Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Admission, Selection and Enrolment Procedure. 

Currently enrolled graduate research candidates can apply for an RTP or DUPRS Stipend and will be assessed by the Faculty/Institute. Currently enrolled graduate researchers may not apply after they have completed more than three years of their doctoral course or two years of their masters course (or part-time equivalent).

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Wageningen University Masters Scholarship to Study in Netherlands 2027/2028

Application Deadline

How to Apply

If you have any questions about this scholarship, please email the Researcher Development Academy.

Need more information? Download the terms and conditions.

• 2026 Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship terms and conditions (PDF, 257.6 KB)
• 2026 Deakin University Postgraduate Research (DUPR) Scholarship terms and conditions (PDF, 252.0 KB)

For more information, kindly visit Deakin University scholarship webpage.