Monash University’s Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend 2027 offers financial support to eligible domestic and international students undertaking research master’s or doctoral degrees at Monash University in Australia.
For 2027, Monash lists the RTP Stipend at AUD 41,100 per year. The scholarship is designed primarily to help research students meet living costs while completing an eligible graduate research degree.
What the Monash RTP Stipend covers
The scholarship provides a living allowance and may also include a relocation allowance for eligible recipients. International students may also be considered for tuition scholarships that can be packaged with the stipend.
This distinction is important: the stipend supports living costs, while tuition support may come through a separate but related scholarship assessment. International applicants should therefore read both the RTP stipend and tuition-fee scholarship information when estimating total funding.
Who can apply?
International students are eligible to compete for the award if they meet Monash’s graduate research admission requirements, scholarship selection standards and English-language requirements.
The scholarship is highly competitive. Monash states that selection is based on factors including:
- Academic excellence.
- Research experience.
- Research outputs.
- Overall competitiveness of the graduate research application.
2027 international application deadline
For the 2027 cycle, Monash has brought forward the International Round 1 closing date. The published deadline is:
28 February 2027
Monash runs several research scholarship rounds during the year. International applicants should choose the round that matches their intended commencement period and confirm faculty-specific requirements before submitting.
How the application works
Applicants generally submit the scholarship application together with the graduate research course application through Monash’s myApp portal. New applicants do not normally need to select each individual scholarship separately because eligible candidates can be considered across available graduate research scholarships.
Before applying, however, candidates should identify their proposed faculty, research area and potential supervisor. Research fit can be just as important as academic grades, particularly for applicants whose proposed project depends on specialist supervision or facilities.
Research proposal and supervisor preparation
A strong research proposal should clearly explain the problem being investigated, why the problem matters, what is already known and how the proposed study will add new knowledge. Applicants should avoid writing a proposal that is too broad to complete within the degree period.
Before contacting a supervisor, read their recent research profile and publications. A good first email should be concise and show that the applicant understands the supervisor’s field. Include a short introduction, academic background, proposed research area and why the supervisor may be a good fit.
How international applicants can strengthen their scholarship chances
Because the RTP is competitive, applicants should present evidence of research ability rather than relying only on grades. Useful evidence may include:
- A strong undergraduate or master’s dissertation.
- Peer-reviewed publications or conference papers.
- Research assistant experience.
- Technical or laboratory skills.
- Evidence of independent research.
- A well-developed research proposal.
- Strong academic references.
If an applicant has limited publications, the application can still be strengthened through a high-quality thesis, evidence of research methods training and a clear proposal that fits Monash expertise.
Tuition support for international students
Monash also offers tuition scholarships for international graduate researchers, including fee-offset arrangements for eligible candidates. Applicants should check whether they are being considered for tuition support in addition to the stipend because living-cost funding alone does not automatically remove international tuition charges.
Application checklist
- Confirm eligibility for the chosen research degree.
- Identify a suitable faculty and research supervisor.
- Prepare academic transcripts and certificates.
- Update your academic CV.
- Prepare a research proposal where required.
- Arrange academic references early.
- Check English-language requirements.
- Submit before the relevant international scholarship round closes.
Official source
Applicants should verify the current value, conditions and deadlines on the official Monash University RTP Stipend page.
JobScholarship.com guidance: Treat supervisor fit and research readiness as central parts of the scholarship application. A well-aligned research proposal can be more persuasive than a generic application sent across several universities.