DEAKIN UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA SCHOLARSHIPS

 The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship and the Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) at Deakin University are among the top fully funded research scholarships in Australia for international students pursuing Master's by Research or PhD degrees.

Scholarship Overview

Government RTP Scholarship

The RTP scholarship is funded by the Australian Government and administered through universities such as Deakin University. (Deakin University)

DUPR Scholarship

The Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) is funded directly by Deakin University. Both RTP and DUPR are highly competitive and usually assessed together. (Deakin University)

Benefits

Successful applicants may receive:

• Full tuition fee coverage

• Annual stipend of approximately AUD $37,450 tax-free (2026 rate)

• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

• Relocation allowance (where applicable)

• Research support opportunities

(Deakin University)

Eligible Programs

These scholarships are available for:

• PhD programs

• Master's by Research degrees

• Graduate research programs across faculties

Popular areas include:

• Engineering

• Artificial Intelligence

• Health Sciences

• Business

• Law

• Education

• Sustainability

• Agriculture

• Transport and Logistics

• Social Sciences

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants generally must:

• Hold a strong academic background

• Complete at least four years of tertiary education

• Achieve around 80% or equivalent in research components

• Meet English language requirements

• Demonstrate research potential through:

  • publications

  • thesis work

  • research experience

  • conference papers

  • professional experience

(Deakin University)

2027 International Scholarship Deadline

For international students:

• Applications open: 6 July 2026

• Deadline: 23 August 2026

• Intake: February 2027

(Deakin University)

How to Apply

Step 1: Find a Research Area

Explore research programs and faculties at:

Deakin Research Degrees

Step 2: Find a Supervisor

Search for academic supervisors aligned with your research interests.

Find a Deakin Research Supervisor

Step 3: Prepare Documents

Usually required:

• Academic transcripts

• CV/Resume

• Research proposal

• Passport

• English test results (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE)

• Publications (if available)

• Recommendation letters

Step 4: Submit Online Application

Apply for Deakin Research Degree and Scholarship

Important Selection Tips

Competition is very high for international RTP scholarships. Strong applications often include:

• Publications in journals

• Clear research proposal

• Strong GPA

• Supervisor support

• Research alignment with university priorities

Community discussions from recent applicants confirm that rankings heavily depend on academic score, publications, research experience, and project alignment. (Reddit)

Useful Official Links

• Deakin RTP & DUPR Scholarship Page

• Research Degree Application Guide

• Scholarships and Funding at Deakin

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