Deakin University RTP and DUPR Scholarships
More details :
The Deakin University Research Training Program Scholarship, RTP, and Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship, DUPR, support domestic and international students who want to study a graduate research degree at Deakin University in Australia. RTP scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, while DUPR scholarships are funded by Deakin University.
These scholarships provide financial support for research students, including a tax-free stipend, tuition fee offset, relocation allowance, and Overseas Student Health Cover, OSHC, for eligible international students. Only top-ranked applicants are usually offered an RTP scholarship.
At Darrab Education, we advise students to apply for this scholarship while also applying to other suitable opportunities worldwide. Scholarship competition is high, so applying to multiple scholarships can increase your chances of success.
Eligibility :
Be a domestic or international student enrolled in, or applying for, a graduate research course at Deakin University.
Meet Deakin University’s minimum entry requirements for the chosen research degree.
For scholarship ranking, applicants should normally have completed at least four years of tertiary education.
Applicants should have achieved around 80% or equivalent in the research component of their previous study, or demonstrate equivalent academic achievement through study, work experience, publications, or other research experience.
Applicants for the RTP fee offset must not already be receiving an equivalent Commonwealth award designed to offset graduate research fees.
For PhD admission, Deakin states that applicants generally need a relevant AQF level 8 or 9 qualification, with a minimum overall grade equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70%, including a research component equivalent to 25% of the final year of full-time study.
Required documents :
Updated CV or resume.
Academic transcripts.
Proof of previous qualifications.
English language evidence, if required.
Research proposal.
Proof of identification and citizenship.
Passport pages for international applicants.
Evidence of previous research degree enrolment, if applicable.
Evidence of research publications, if available.
Official English translation for documents not in English.
How to apply :
Choose a Deakin research degree or PhD.
Check the entry requirements for your program.
Find a research supervisor in your field.
Check scholarship deadlines before applying.
Prepare your supporting documents and research proposal.
Create a ResearchPoint profile and apply online.
Current graduate researchers must complete the currently enrolled graduate researcher scholarship application form.
The Scholarship Benefits:
ax-free stipend of AUD $37,450 per year.
Relocation allowance from AUD $500 to AUD $1,500 for eligible students moving from interstate or overseas.
Single Overseas Student Health Cover, OSHC, for eligible international students.
Doctoral degree support:3 years stipend
4 years tuition fee offset
Research Masters support:2 years stipend
2 years tuition fee offset