About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
Aim and Benefits of Deakin University RTP Scholarships 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 RTP Scholarships 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 RTP Scholarships 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).
How to apply