Applications are now open for the Victoria University International Research Scholarships 2027 in Australia. The scholarships are designed for outstanding international students seeking to undertake postgraduate research at Victoria University in Melbourne, with the flagship RTP Stipend Scholarship providing tuition fee support, a living allowance and overseas student health cover.Join our Coaching class for the Duolingo English Test
 

The scholarships are offered by Victoria University (VU) in partnership with Australia's Research Training Program (RTP). They support high-quality research and are awarded competitively based on academic merit and research potential. Additional research scholarships, including the Tony Kruger Education for Social Justice Research Scholarship, are also available for eligible candidates.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

Successful applicants for the RTP Stipend Scholarship – International may receive:

·       Full tuition fee coverage through an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship.

·       Living allowance of AU$35,707 per year based on the 2026 rate.

·       Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for single cover.

·       Opportunity to undertake research at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia.

·       Financial support for the duration specified under the relevant research scholarship.

The Tony Kruger Education for Social Justice Research Scholarship offers:

·       AU$40,707 annual stipend based on the 2026 rate.

·       Tuition fees covered through the RTP.

·       Overseas Student Health Cover for single cover.

·       Support for eligible doctoral research focused on social justice in education.

Important: The scholarship does not generally cover expenses such as English-language testing, bridging or English-language programs, or travel costs from overseas.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be considered for an international research scholarship at Victoria University, applicants must:

·       Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.

·       Meet Victoria University's academic entry requirements for a research degree.

·       Meet the University's English-language proficiency requirements.

·       For the RTP Stipend Scholarship – International, have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) or Honours year grade equivalent to H1 (85% or above on the VU scale) in the most recent eligible qualification.

·       Be commencing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research degree.

·       Nominate a suitable Research Focus Outline as part of the application.

·       Enrol as a full-time student.

Priority may be given to applicants who have not previously obtained a PhD and those who have not previously held certain Australian research scholarships.

Victoria University notes that the scholarship round is highly competitive and estimates that applicants may need an equivalent of 85–90 on the VU grading scale to be competitive for a PhD stipend scholarship.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

The scholarships support postgraduate research degrees, particularly doctoral study.

Research Focus Outlines at Victoria University cover a wide range of research areas, including:

·       Accounting

·       Artificial Intelligence

·       Economics

·       Engineering

·       Food Sciences

·       Health and wellbeing

·       Biomedical Engineering

·       Clinical Sciences

·       Nursing

·       Public Health

·       Psychology

·       Education

·       Information Systems

·       Sociology

·       Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain

·       Building and the Built Environment

·       Strategy, Management and Organisational Behaviour

·       Other research areas available through VU's Research Focus Outlines.

Applicants should select a research topic that matches their academic background and research interests before beginning the application.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Applicants should prepare the documentation required for both admission and scholarship consideration. Depending on the selected research degree and applicant's circumstances, this may include:

·       Academic transcripts and certificates.

·       Evidence of previous qualifications.

·       English-language proficiency evidence where required.

·       Research proposal or research-focused information required by the selected Research Focus Outline.

·       Curriculum Vitae (CV).

·       Identification/passport documentation.

·       Documents required by Victoria University for admission to the selected research degree.

·       Information relating to the selected Research Focus Outline, including the RFO number, supervisory panel, Institute, Course Code and Field of Research (FoR) code.

Applicants should carefully follow the University's application guide and ensure that all required documents are submitted with the application.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants can follow these steps to apply:

Step 1: Select a Research Focus Outline
Review the available research topics and select an outline that matches your academic and research interests.

Step 2: Contact the Principal Supervisor
Contact the Principal Supervisor associated with your selected research topic to discuss your interest and suitability for the research area.

Step 3: Review the application guide
Read Victoria University's Application Guide for Graduate Research Stipend Scholarships – 2027 carefully before submitting your application.

Step 4: Apply for graduate research admission
Follow Victoria University's graduate research application process and submit your application for the relevant research degree.

Step 5: Include the research information
Use the RFO number, supervisory panel, Institute, Course Code and Field of Research code from your selected Research Focus Outline when completing your application.

For Research Period 1, 2027, Victoria University states that international applicants apply through the graduate research admission process, with scholarship consideration associated with the relevant application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Victoria University International Research Scholarships 2027 are highly competitive, and meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee a scholarship. The number of stipend scholarships available depends on the University's available funding and the quality of applications received.

International applicants who do not qualify for one of the specific fully funded research scholarships may also be considered for the VU Global Research Scholarship, which provides a 20% tuition fee reduction for the duration of an eligible research degree.

Applicants should also note that the AU$35,707 stipend is the 2026 rate published by Victoria University and may be updated for 2027.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

13 September 2026 at 11:59 PM (AEST)



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